People Driven Development (with Sam Higham)
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
In this episode of The Product Manager Podcast, I spoke with Sam Higham, VP of Product at Glean, a note-taking solution for learning and productivity.
Sam brought a wealth of experience from his 10+ years in product development across nearly every role except coding. Beyond his work at Glean, he also serves as a product coach and trainer for Mind the Product, helping guide individuals through their product management careers.
We explored:
- Why following prescribed product processes might not always be the best approach
- The concept of product teams as small communities
- How to create value given your specific context and constraints
- Starting small when implementing change in your organization
This conversation challenged the notion that certifications and specialized training are essential to product success, offering a refreshing perspective focused on people and their unique capabilities rather than rigid processes.
This episode was part of my work as founding host of The Product Manager Podcast (2021-2022), which has since grown to reach over 100,000 downloads.