Product Leaders: What’s In Your Way? – Randy Hale

Product leadership is a rewarding but challenging role, requiring mastery of diverse skills and the ability to navigate a complex ecosystem. In this session, we’ll explore the key hurdles product leaders face, from internal barriers like mindset, skill and knowledge gaps, to managing the dynamics of their teams and relationships with bosses. Beyond direct control, we’ll discuss external challenges such as misaligned technology leadership, organizational system dysfunction, and navigating uncooperative peers and stakeholders. This talk offers actionable insights and approaches to help product leaders identify and overcome these obstacles, empowering them to thrive in their roles and drive meaningful impact within their organizations. Whether you’re a seasoned product leader or aspiring to step into the role, this session will equip you with tools to tackle what’s standing in your way and thrive in one of the most demanding roles in any company.

Randy is an empathetic change leader who helps leaders gain clarity on challenges and embrace possibilities with enthusiasm. He has deep expertise with Product Operating Model Transformation, Business and Product Strategy; Product Leadership; Organizational and Strategic Portfolio Transformation; and Executive Coaching. Having personally faced challenges as a Product Leader, he deeply empathizes and recognizes the recurring patterns in nearly every client he has consulted with. He has guided startups and Fortune 100 companies in driving strategic change to enhance employee engagement, speed up time-to-market, boost customer satisfaction, and accelerate revenue growth.

Who should attend this session? Product Leaders for certain, but also anyone looking to enhance organizational operating systems for a more efficient and effective product function.