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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Empowerment in product teams doesn't happen by stepping back. A company formed new squads and gave teams a lot of freedom. The teams became overwhelmed and totally lost. Progress stalled. Their biggest issue wasn't desire. It was setup and support.

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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Empowerment in product teams is both coveted and rare. Everyone wants it. Few attain it. Product teams want more ownership, but they aren't trusted by leadership. Leaders don't want to micromanage, but it feels too risky to let go. Both sides want the same thing. Neither knows how to get there.

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Crescendo Product Group @crescendoprodgroup.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I had the privilege of hosting/attending @johncutle.fish's Chicago ProductTank event Thursday. A favorite quote: "Change is about people negotiating with their self-identity." So much of product work is helping people navigate uncertainty, not just mechanics. Thanks for the wisdom and warmth, John!

John Cutler Chicago talk: "10 Hard Lessons I've Learned About Navigating (and Thriving In) The Beautiful Mess"

John Cutler pre-event leadership roundtable discussion

John Cutler Chicago ProductTank event with audience

Post-event dinner with event leaders and Chicago Product Alliance organizers.

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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I spoke with @jozeran.bsky.social from @tempusai.bsky.social for the Products That Count Product Talk podcast. The theme was building high-impact product teams through disciplined leadership and customer focus 🎙️ 1/2

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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

📊 Too Many Metrics: The Product Team's Dilemma I've seen product teams track too many metrics & wonder why they can't make good decisions. I share how to build a focused metrics framework to connect feature usage to meaningful outcomes. www.buildcrescendo.com/blog/too-man... #justproduct

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Too Many Metrics: How to Focus What You Measure for Better Product Decisions and Outcomes — Crescendo Product Group -- David Jesse transformation and leadership coaching

Most product teams want to be data-driven & outcome-oriented. But there's a common pitfall: measuring everything. The result? An ever-expanding collection of metrics that individually tell you somethi...

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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Strong lineup of Chicago events: Eric Metelka: Building an Experimentation Culture 📅 May 21 lnkd.in/gxEn2-Yt Mahesh Yadav Agentic AI PM: Demystifying the AI Buzz 📅 Jun 3 lnkd.in/g2_Q_-wK John Cutler The Beautiful Mess of PM 📅 Jun 12 lnkd.in/giqQK6FD @chiprodalliance.bsky.social #justproduct

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David Jesse @davidjproduct.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Is your product team greater than the sum of its parts? Research shows team dynamics predict performance better than individual talent. A few key attributes separate true teams from mere groups. Read what these are and how you can develop them: www.buildcrescendo.com/blog/collect... #justproduct

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Is Your Product Team More Than the Sum of Its Parts? — Crescendo Product Group -- David Jesse transformation and leadership coaching

Learn about factors impacting the effectiveness and satisfaction of product teams -- and what you can do to improve these.

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I always say that playing Dungeons & Dragons teaches you all the skills to do Product Management

D&D is a game where you sit around arguing about your plan for 25 minutes and then do not follow that plan

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