Product Masterclass Podcast

The best product teams in 2026 won't win on more features. They'll win on clearer thinking.That's exactly what Martin Eriksson has been working on.🔴 Martin Eriksson, co-founded Mind the Product, the largest product community in the world. His new book The Decision Stack gives product teams a working tool to connect vision all the way down to the choices people make every week.Thomas sits down with him for 20 minutes of core ideas from the book, then we have a discussion about the core ideas.What we get into:✅ How great product teams turn strategy into the decisions their org actually makes✅ The Decision Stack as a working tool, not a deck✅ Why distribution and product sense are becoming the new edge as engineering speeds up✅ How to challenge a leadership strategy constructively and move it forwardIf you're a PM, CPO, or founder shaping product calls in 2026, listen to this episode.

Welcome to the Product Masterclass Podcast! In this episode,Thomas Hartmann sits down with Melissa Appel, co-author ofAligned with Bruce McCarthy, to discuss one of the most critical challenges in product management: stakeholder alignment.Melissa shares practical strategies for building trust, managing relationships, and fostering alignment to deliver valuable product outcomes. She dives into the essential skills product managers need—such asinfluence, persuasion, negotiation, and collaboration—to navigate complex stakeholder environments, especially when none of the teams report directly to them.Whether you're a seasoned product leader or just starting out, this episode offers actionable insights to help you manage stakeholders and drive successful products.What You’ll Learn in This Episode📖 What inspired Melissa to co-authorAligned🔑 Key challenges product managers face when managing stakeholders🤝 Building trust and fostering alignment across teams🛠️ Techniques for influencing and persuading stakeholders🔄 Balancing collaboration when no one reports directly to you🌍 The importance of clear communication in product leadership🚀 Strategies to ensure product outcomes align with business goalsLinks & ResourcesAligned by Melissa Appel and Bruce McCarthyProduct Masterclass – Take Your Product Skills to the Next LevelConnect with UsThomas Hartmann on LinkedInMelissa Appel on LinkedInFollow Product Masterclass on LinkedIn🎧Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got feedback or suggestions for future topics? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

In this episode, Thomas Hartmann sits down with Marty Cagan to discuss his latest book, TRANSFORMED, and what it takes for companies to successfully shift to a Product Operating Model. Marty shares his insights on leading organizational change, the critical role of leadership, and how product teams can drive meaningful transformation from within.We cover everything from CPO strategies to the impact of AI on product teams, plus the key differences between European and American companies navigating this journey.What You’ll Learn in This Episode🎯 What Marty aims to achieve with TRANSFORMED📚 An overview of the book's key concepts🤝 Bridging the gap between Tech and the rest of the company🔑 Solutions and advice for CPOs🏗️ How to initiate and sustain company-wide change🛠️ Marty’s approach to driving transformation🔄 Navigating Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up change👥 The critical role of the CEO in product transformation🚀 How PMs and POs can drive change from within❤️ Winning hearts and minds to build trust and momentum🤖 The role of AI in modern product transformations🌍 Differences between European and American companies in product evolution🔄 Final thoughts and key takeaways from Marty🎧 Liked this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review and check out our other free resources:Product MasterclassGot questions or suggestions for future topics? Reach out to us—we’d love to hear from you!