Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!
Welcome to Product for Humans, the podcast where we bring clarity and joy to the art of practicing product management, one story, problem, and human at a time!
Your hosts are award-winning authors and celebrated Product Management coaches and educators Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla as they dive deep into the world of product management.
Join us as we explore the idea that there are no product problems, only "problem-tunities." We'll collaborate with industry experts to work through challenges and provide you with invaluable insights. From navigating the messy bits of product to real-life experiences of breaking into careers, getting promotions, and keeping cross-functional teams humming, they've got you covered.
At Tacit Edge, we believe in humans first, frameworks second. So, tune in for great tips, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on product management. Let's embark on this journey together!
Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!
PFH015:The Antidote to “Discovery Theatre"
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Tired of pretending you're doing discovery when really, you're just guessing? In this episode, we step into The Product Experiment Garage with Chantal Botana and Maurice McGinley for a real talk on what discovery actually means — and why it’s so often misunderstood.
This isn’t about running a full-blown design sprint on day one. It's about finding the next right step in your product practice — and doing it in a low-stakes environment where you can observe, experiment, and learn.
💡 You’ll hear:
- Why “Discovery Theatre” is holding your team back
- How to challenge assumptions with users, not in a vacuum
- The value of practicing product outside your daily work
- A better way to onboard your team into true discovery habits
Product is a practice. It’s a team sport. And you don’t need permission to get better at your job — just a garage, some guidance, and a willingness to try.
Want to try this for yourself? Sign up for a session here:
https://product-garage.eventbrite.com
Want to connect with Chantal and Maurice:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-evangelist/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpath/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbotana/
Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill
Tacit Edge:
- Website: tacit-edge.com
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- YouTube: youtube.com/@TacitEdge
Find Christa Hill on social:
- Instagram: instagram.com/christa.hill.ai/
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christajhill/