Are Product Development Frameworks Boxing Us In? (with Avrum Laurie)

The Product Manager

Product management is a field that often emphasizes the importance of frameworks. These tools provide a structured approach to the many tasks PMs face daily. However, reliance on frameworks can sometimes inadvertently stifle innovation and critical thinking.

In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Avrum Laurie—CPO at Felix Health—to explore the double-edged nature of frameworks in product management.

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• Connect with Avrum on LinkedIn
• Check out Felix Health

Chapters

1. Are Product Development Frameworks Boxing Us In? (with Avrum Laurie) (00:00:00)

2. Meet Avrum Laurie (00:01:04)

3. The Evolution of Frameworks in Product Management (00:02:31)

4. The Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on Frameworks (00:05:17)

5. Balancing Frameworks and Flexibility (00:08:35)

6. Strategies for Agile and Efficient Work (00:11:30)

7. Advice for Product Managers (00:14:02)

8. Balancing Leadership and Structure (00:19:22)

9. The Potential Stifling Effect of Frameworks (00:23:54)

10. Effective Methods for Validating Product Ideas (00:27:05)

11. Advice for New Product Managers (00:28:57)