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Building a Virtual Board of Directors with AI featuring Victor Njoroge

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In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Victor Njoroge about the intersection of AI and product management. Victor shares his background and role at Clarion, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows for sales development representatives. They discuss the concept of Sidebar, a platform for brainstorming and sharing ideas among professionals. Victor explains how he built a virtual board of directors using AI to gain diverse perspectives on product management challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of trust in AI tools, the need for continuous learning, and the enduring value of human skills in the age of AI.


Takeaways
- AI can optimize product management processes.
- Building a virtual board of directors enhances decision-making.
- Diverse perspectives are crucial for effective product management.
- Trust in AI tools is essential for their successful implementation.
- Understanding user pain points is key to product management.
- AI can help in brainstorming and generating ideas.
- Using personas can provide valuable insights in product development.
- AI tools can save time and improve efficiency in product management.
- Continuous learning about AI tools is necessary for staying competitive.
- Human skills remain invaluable despite advancements in AI.

Chapters
01:28 Introduction to AI in Product Management
04:15 Victor's Background and Role at Clarion
07:05 The Concept of Sidebar and Networking
09:53 The Genesis of AI in Product Management
12:24 Building a Virtual Board of Directors
15:21 Creating Personas for Product Management
18:10 Using AI to Challenge Bias in Decision Making
21:11 Practical Applications of AI in Product Management
24:49 Exploring Prioritization Techniques
30:39 The Role of AI in Product Management
36:36 Finding and Prioritizing AI Tools
41:47 The Human Element in AI and Product Management

Links from the podcast
MITSloan Review Article "How I Built a Personal Board of Directors With GenAI"
https://tinyurl.com/m28e8h4k

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-njoroge/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo/

Posted on: January 07, 2026 02:01 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Revolutionizing Recruitment with SuperHired featuring Josh Hill

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In this conversation, Josh Hill discusses the innovative approach of SuperHired in transforming the recruitment process. He emphasizes the flaws of traditional hiring methods, the importance of understanding both candidate and company contexts, and the role of AI in recruitment. Josh advocates for a more human-centered approach to hiring, focusing on the 'job to be done' framework and the need for candidates to advocate for their own needs. He also provides insights on navigating the current job market and offers advice for both candidates and hiring managers.
 

 

Takeaways

  • Recruitment should be viewed as a matchmaking process.
  • Traditional resumes are outdated and do not represent candidates accurately.
  • Work today is dynamic and requires a different approach to hiring.
  • AI in recruitment often complicates rather than simplifies the process.
  • Understanding the context of both candidates and companies is crucial.
  • Companies need to be transparent about their culture and values.
  • Candidates should advocate for their needs during the hiring process.
  • Creativity in presenting oneself can help candidates stand out.
  • The current recruitment system often leads to a lose-lose situation for both candidates and companies.
  • Investing in the right hiring practices can lead to long-term success for companies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SuperHired and Its Mission
05:52 The Flaws of Traditional Recruitment
08:38 The Role of AI in Recruitment
11:09 Understanding Candidate Context
13:51 The ATS Dilemma
16:16 Innovative Approaches to Hiring
19:08 Self-Discovery in Job Seeking
21:45 The Exchange of Value in Hiring
24:13 The Future of Recruitment
27:32 The Cost of Recruitment Mistakes
29:29 Transformational Hiring for Small Businesses
31:38 The Human Element in Business Success
33:54 Due Diligence in Recruitment
37:07 Advice for Job Seekers in a Tough Market
41:28 The Dark Side of Recruiting
44:36 Engaging with Hiring Managers

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Dave's Links

Posted on: December 11, 2025 05:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson

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In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navigating the AI landscape, the value of collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and the importance of assessing the value of AI projects. Hugo concludes by offering a course on building AI applications, emphasizing the iterative nature of AI development.

drunkenpmradio · Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson

Takeaways

  • Hugo emphasizes the importance of data in AI applications.
  • AI agents can automate tasks but require human oversight.
  • Understanding the problem is crucial before implementing AI solutions.
  • Prompt engineering remains a valuable skill alongside learning about agents.
  • Consultants should educate clients on practical AI applications.
  • AI systems should be built incrementally and iteratively.
  • Value assessment in AI projects should focus on efficiency and cost savings.
  • Continuous improvement is essential for AI systems to remain effective.
  • Experimentation with AI tools can lead to innovative solutions.
  • Collaboration between technical and non-technical teams is vital for successful AI implementation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Data and AI Literacy
06:14 Understanding AI Agents vs. LLMs
09:18 The Role of Agents in Business Solutions
12:21 Navigating the Future of AI and Agents
15:24 Consulting and Client Education in AI
18:37 Building Incremental AI Solutions
21:29 The Future of AI Coding and Debugging
24:32 Prototyping with AI: Challenges and Solutions
25:32 Leveraging AI for User Insights and Competitive Analysis
27:29 Understanding Value in AI Development
32:05 The Role of Product Managers in AI Integration
33:00 AI as an Instrument: The Human Element
35:33 Getting Started with AI: Practical Steps for Teams
38:51 Building AI Applications: Course Overview and Insights

Links from the Podcast

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Posted on: October 28, 2025 01:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Making the Case for Middle Management with Dennis Stevens

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Dennis Stevens joins drunkenpm for a deep dive into the challenges faced by middle management in organizational change. Dennis argues that Agile and transformation efforts often fail because they treat middle managers as a roadblock, when in fact, these managers are simply victims of a badly designed system. The core idea is that companies shouldn't try to eliminate these roles but must instead design specific organizational "containers" and routines that force middle managers to leverage human nature (like self-interest and competition) to drive innovation. The goal is to shift strategy from a static plan to a dynamic process that lives in the interactions between people, ensuring all the work being done is strategically aligned, measurable, and ultimately successful.

drunkenpmradio · Making the Case for Middle Management with Dennis Stevens

Key Takeaways

  • Middle Management is the Constraint: Organizational change, adaptability, and innovation will either happen or stall at the middle management level.
  • Systemic Failure: Middle managers are often marginalized as the "stepchild" and are expected to manage tasks and activities instead of creating the conditions necessary for teams to achieve outcomes.
  • Strategy is Dynamic: Strategy doesn't happen when a leader speaks; it becomes real when people start talking to each other and applying it, which requires designing routines that create safety for delegation.
  • Embrace Human Nature: Successful organizational design must leverage human nature, where competitiveness is the fuel, rather than relying on idealistic notions of "no ego, total alignment".
  • Conditions Over Practices: The success of Agile is due to the environment and conditions created for the teams, not the specific practices (like stand-ups or language). A key function of management is to consciously create those conditions.
  • Constraints Drive Innovation: Setting clear goals and enforcing constraints and consequences within the designed container will drive innovation by forcing teams to be efficient and reinvent, as opposed to operating without pressure.


Key Moments

  • 0:02:24 The Core Thesis: Stevens introduces the central argument: "If you're trying to change how an organization runs, middle management is where it will either happen or stall."
  • 0:03:41 The Problem Defined: Stevens uses the "stepchild" analogy to describe the plight of middle managers: having "fake power," lacking strategy, and being blamed for a system that was not designed to support them.
  • 0:08:50 The Root Cause: Stevens identifies the problem: it's not a failure of management but a failure of the organization to deeply understand the conditions necessary for teams to innovate coherently in a complex system.
  • 0:15:26 The Anti-Commune Stance: Stevens argues against the idealistic view of self-organization, stating that to succeed at scale, a system must be built where competitiveness is the fuel, rather than expecting people "to not be people."
  • 0:20:08 The Glue of Strategy: Stevens defines where strategy truly exists: "Strategy becomes real when people start talking to each other." He stresses the need to build routines that create safety for delegation.
  • 0:30:46 Constraints & Innovation: Stevens explains that constraints drive innovation by forcing efficiency, while a lack of constraints leads to inefficiency and a lack of pressure to reinvent.

Dennis's Article 

Innovation By Design

From the Intro

Productivity Survival with Mark Kilby and Dave Prior

No One is Coming to Save You

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The Agile Network's Resilient: Adapt and Thrive - 10/7/25 - 10/8/25

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On October 7th and 8th, The Agile Network is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its global launch with a 2-day virtual conference called Resilient: Adapt and Thrive. The event will run for 48 hours and includes over 180 sessions, including a ton that involve PMI or the PMI Agile Alliance. The topics range from What’s happening with the Enterprise Agility Manifesto, AI and Project Management, a demo of PMI Infinity, the Reimagining Agility work being led by David Luke, Sandy Mamoli, and Margareth Carniero, and a host of other topics that will help you build some new skills while you are earning PDUs.

Many of the sessions are free, but you must sign up in advance, and seating is limited.

You can check out the full lineup here: https://theagilenetwork.com/group/e53fc1cd-0e9e-4bb2-a532-12fc678f03b2/profile

Sign up now, while seats last!

Posted on: October 04, 2025 03:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)
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