In this episode, Phil Hornby speaks with Anabela Cesário and Patrícia Cadete from OutSystems about what makes product operations successful. They dive into how product ops acts as an enabler—not a gatekeeper—focusing on collaboration, simplification, and impact. From driving adoption through co-creation to building an internal academy and operational dashboards, they share concrete practices and philosophies to scale product organizations without bureaucracy.

In Season 2 Episode 5 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods sits down with Jenny Wanger to explore the question: “Does Product Ops have an identity crisis?” Jenny shares why product operations looks different everywhere, the risks of getting stuck as “tool admin,” and how a true product ops strategy can unlock company-wide impact. Real-world stories, practical frameworks, and advice on avoiding common anti-patterns make this a must-watch for modern product teams.

In Season 2 Episode 4 of Talking Roadmaps, Chris Butler shares how product operations can foster effective, sustainable product teams—going beyond process to shape culture, decision-making, and systems thinking. He explores AI's role in roadmapping, why product ops shouldn't become glorified project managers, and how speculative design helps teams prepare for uncertain futures.

In Season 2 Episode 3 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews May Wong to explore the evolving role of product operations. They unpack the idea of ProdOps as the “product manager of product management,” discuss how org context shapes best practices, and reflect on how trust, team culture, and process design intersect with scaling. A must-watch for those navigating change, tooling, and communication in growing product orgs.

In Season 2 Episode 2 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby sits down with Product Operations expert Antonia Landi to explore the evolving role of ProductOps. They discuss how ProductOps enables product excellence, why it’s not just about tools and processes, and where it should sit in an organization. They also explore its role in roadmapping, decision-making, and cross-functional alignment—plus the pitfalls of treating it as a junior support function.

In Season 2 Episode 1 of Talking Roadmaps, Phil Hornby interviews Chris Compston to explore the question: Should ProductOps work the same way everywhere? They break down the role of ProductOps, its impact on scaling product organizations, and when a company truly needs a dedicated ProductOps function. Chris shares insights on how ProductOps supports product development, strategic alignment, and decision-making at scale. They also discuss how different companies structure ProductOps, the evolving role of product leaders, and common mistakes organizations make when implementing it.

In this bonus episode, Talking Roadmaps cohosts Justin Woods and Phil Hornby reflect on Season 1 and share key takeaways from 70 expert interviews on roadmapping. They discuss the evolution of their thinking, the importance of visualization, and how AI might impact roadmapping. The episode introduces a new direction for the channel—seasonal deep dives, starting with Product Operations. Expect insights from leading experts and continued exploration of best practices in roadmapping and product strategy.

In Talking Roadmaps Episode 70, Phil Hornby interviews Andy Budd to explore whether roadmaps truly drive value. Andy, a designer-turned-investor, introduces the Growth Equation, a framework for startups to reach product-market fit. They discuss the role of roadmaps in balancing feature development with value extraction, the importance of growth teams, and the tensions between product and marketing. Andy challenges traditional roadmapping, advocating for problem-driven planning over feature lists. A must-watch for product leaders navigating growth strategy.

In episode 69 of Talking Roadmaps, Justin Woods interviews Kenan Akbas to explore how roadmaps reflect organizational culture. Kenan shares insights into linking vision, strategy, and objectives to roadmaps, identifies key elements of effective roadmaps, and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. He also discusses how roadmaps can foster alignment and communication across teams.