Episode 11- THE ONE THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST

About this episode

THE ONE THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST 

Is the "AI PM" role actually going to exist in 5 years? And more importantly, why are so many companies completely broken when it comes to hiring? 

In this episode, Jeff and Anamarija have an unfiltered conversation about the future of product management, the hiring paradox that's plaguing tech companies, and how to actually build teams that perform.

Spoiler: it's not about finding someone with 50 skills. This was supposed to be a bonus segment recorded after another podcast ended, but it turned out to be so much better that we're making it the full episode.

You're listening to the conversation that almost didn't happen. 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 

Why "AI PM" is just corporate hype and will eventually disappear into the general PM skill set.

Anamarija breaks down how companies are confusing a job title with actual strategy. 

The real dysfunction in product manager hiring: why companies post job requirements with 50+ skills, run 10+ interview stages, and still can't find the right person.

(Hint: they don't actually know what they need.) 

Jeff's 4-step framework for building high-performing organizations from his upcoming book "Culture of Speed": hire right, define roles clearly, provide resources to execute, and then get out of the way. 

Why company vision and alignment matter more than you think. Without a clear direction from the top, everything else falls apart - including your hiring process. 

The uncomfortable truth: people don't leave their jobs because of skill mismatches. They leave because of culture, bad leadership, and toxic environments. 

How many skills does a PM actually need?

Spoiler: about 3-5 core competencies, not 50. Most roles need three key skills and maybe one or two important experiences. That's it.

A fresh perspective on hiring: what if candidates got to choose companies instead of the other way around? 

ABOUT THE HOSTS 

Jeff is a product leadership expert and author of "Culture of Speed." He focuses on helping organizations build the right structures and teams to actually execute. 

Anamarija is a product manager with deep experience in hiring processes and team building. She brings a no-nonsense perspective on what's broken in tech recruitment. 

PERFECT FOR 

Product managers interviewing or job hunting

Founders and hiring managers building their teams

Tech leaders struggling with organizational alignment

Anyone confused about whether they should add AI skills to their toolkit 

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Keywords: Product Management, AI PM, Hiring, Tech Careers, Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Culture, Job Search, Product Strategy