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About this event
Product management is a growing discipline and is increasingly critical to a company’s success. However, it can be lonely as a head of product. The winning product playbook is constantly evolving while our organizations look to us for leadership. The most helpful insights can come from peers who have been there, done that, or are going through similar experiences. Let’s come together as product leaders to exchange experiences and explore ideas in a safe space. We strive to go beyond talking points and dive deeper into actionable advice to advance our businesses and careers collectively.
Chatham House Rule: What is said in this group stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect: -A topical theme for each meeting based on member interests -10 - 15 minutes of introductory remarks, 50 minutes of discussion with the whole group or in smaller break-out groups, depending on the number of attendees and topic -We may invite guest speakers who have expertise on the topic -Loosely structured dialogue and occasionally a few slides may be included in a brief presentation or to guide the discussion
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -Landing and thriving in the C-Suite as Chief Product Officer (CPO) -Influencing the board as CPO Establishing leaner, high-performing product organizations Leading through organizational change with conviction Building winning AI businesses
Date and time: 1 hour meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 10am PT / 1pm ET
Peer Group Expert: SuiLin Yap Peer Group Host: Cristina Scharffenorth
Experts
SuiLin Yap Senior Director of Product Management, Strategy, Governance, and Operations
SuiLin Yap is a product executive who loves building and growing businesses that transform customers' lives and deliver P&L impact. It’s been her privilege to serve billions of users across consumer & enterprise software & hardware at Dell, Facebook, Google, and Warner Bros Discovery. Over the past 15 years, SuiLin has created and scaled businesses from 0 to 1 to hundreds of millions of dollars. She has built multiple teams and functions from scratch and coached teams through hypergrowth, strategic shifts, and M&A. She helps companies win through strategic vision & insights, best-in-class execution, trusted partnerships, and influential storytelling. Originally from Malaysia, SuiLin is based in Seattle and is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Wellesley College.
Hosts
Cristina Scharffenorth Member Success Manager
Cristina Scharffenorth is the quintessential 'People Person' in her professional pursuits. Her innate talent lies in comprehending individuals and nurturing their personal and professional growth, all while working harmoniously towards shared objectives.
Over the past decade, Cristina has progressively shifted her focus towards leadership and talent development. Her roles have transitioned seamlessly, encompassing scouting, hiring, and placement, as well as comprehensive training, compassionate counseling, and empowering coaching. Whether in a supervisory capacity or as a skilled facilitator, Cristina consistently demonstrates her commitment to elevating individuals, fostering their growth, and nurturing their success.
Tue, Dec 19 @ 10:00am PT (1 hr)
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