This is the twenty-fourth session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today's guest is Radhika Dutt, an entrepreneur, product strategist, and the author of Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter. Radhika's book has resonated globally, translated into multiple languages, and is built on her extensive experience in product development. She has been involved in five successful acquisitions, including two companies she founded, and now advises organizations ranging from high-tech startups to government agencies on how to build products that drive fundamental change.
In this interview, Radhika discusses the concept of Radical Product Thinking, a framework born from her own experiences and mistakes in product building. She talks about the common "product diseases" that derail teams and shares her insights into the importance of a clear, actionable vision in product development. Radhika also explains how companies can balance long-term vision with short-term business needs and offers valuable advice for product managers on how to evolve their strategies. Join us as we explore Radhika Dutt's journey, her innovative framework, and her vision for the future of product development.
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Highlights
Radical Product Thinking Framework: Radhika Dutt explains her Radical Product Thinking framework, which focuses on avoiding common "product diseases" like Hero Syndrome and Pivotitis. She emphasizes the importance of a systematic approach to product development that includes defining a clear vision, strategy, priorities, execution, and measurement.
Vision as a Hypothesis: She discusses the role of vision in product management, explaining that it should be detailed, actionable, and revisited frequently (at least annually). Dutt describes vision as a hypothesis that evolves over time as teams learn and adapt to changes in the market and customer needs.
Balancing Vision and Survival: Dutt introduces the concept of balancing long-term vision with short-term survival. She explains the importance of acknowledging "vision debt" when taking actions that prioritize immediate business needs over long-term goals and encourages clear communication within teams to ensure alignment and minimize confusion during product development.
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About Radical Product Thinking
Radical Product Thinking (RPT) is a methodology that helps you build world-changing products systematically. Instead of being iteration-led, it helps you become vision-driven and translate a concept into reality step-by-step through the five elements of RPT: Vision, Strategy, Prioritization, Execution & Measurement, and Culture.
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👉 How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24
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👉 How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24
How to Build Successful Products with Radical Product Thinking | Radhika Dutt | Glasp Talk #24