Frameworks, Stories and Strategy: Product Manager Interview Prep

• Agile Stage-Gate: How Hybrid Product Development Works

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we break down the Agile Stage-Gate model — a hybrid approach that combines the structured checkpoints of traditional Stage-Gate with the flexibility and speed of Agile development.You’ll learn:What Stage-Gate is and why it’s used in product developmentHow Agile methods are being integrated into this process to improve adaptabilityThe key benefits of the hybrid approach — faster time-to-market, better feedback loops, and improved team engagementChallenges teams face when combining structure with iteration, and how to make it work in real organizationsWhen this model makes sense — and when to stick to pure Agile or Stage-GateIf you’re working in a company that loves process but needs more flexibility, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for making both worlds work together.

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• Hire This Podcast: Understanding Jobs to Be Done

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we dive into the Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) framework — a powerful lens for product innovation that focuses on what your customers are actually trying to achieve, not just what they say they want.You’ll learn:The core idea: customers “hire” products to do specific jobs — functional, emotional, or socialThe difference between JTBD-A (Activities) and JTBD-P (Progress) — and why it matters for designing the right solutionHow legendary examples like McDonald’s milkshakes and Netflix applied JTBD thinking to out-innovate competitorsInterview techniques and research tips to uncover unmet needs and hidden motivationsA mental model to help you remember the JTBD flow — so you can confidently bring it into discovery sessions or interviewsWhether you’re building a new feature or exploring a pivot, JTBD gives you the mindset to stop building for personas — and start building for progress.

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• Waterfall: The Structured Past (and Unexpected Future) of Project Management

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we explore the Waterfall methodology — the classic, linear approach to managing projects step by step, phase by phase.You’ll learn:The six key phases of Waterfall: Requirements → Design → Implementation → Testing → Deployment → MaintenanceHow to remember the Waterfall sequence with a simple mental modelWhen Waterfall works well — and when it absolutely doesn’tThe biggest critiques (hello, inflexibility) and how hybrid models combine Waterfall planning with Agile adaptabilityReal-world use cases where Waterfall still dominates — from government to manufacturing to high-stakes infrastructureWhether you’re prepping for an interview, leading a structured project, or just trying to sound less allergic to Gantt charts, this episode will help you navigate Waterfall’s enduring relevance in a world of sprints and standups.

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• Kanban, WIP Limits & the Value of Visibility

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we explore Kanban — the lean, flexible method that helps teams visualize their workflow, limit chaos, and continuously improve without the ceremony of traditional Agile frameworks.You’ll learn:The core principles of Kanban: Visualize work, limit WIP, manage flow, make policies explicit, implement feedback loops, and improve collaborativelyHow to use Kanban boards to manage bottlenecks and spot blockers in real timeWhy WIP limits are the secret weapon for reducing context-switching and burnoutThe difference between Kanban and Scrum, and when a hybrid approach might be bestHow Value Stream Management expands Kanban thinking across the entire org — helping you optimize for real value delivery, not just task completionWhether you’re leading a dev team, wrangling cross-functional work, or trying to make sense of 97 sticky notes on your board, this episode gives you a clear and flexible framework for making work visible — and improving it as you go.

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• Crystal Agile Frameworks for Software Development

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we explore the Crystal Agile Framework — a lesser-known but powerful alternative to traditional Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.You’ll learn:What makes Crystal different: a context-driven, people-first framework that adapts to team size, project risk, and organizational complexityThe seven core properties that define Crystal teams: from osmotic communication and reflective improvement to personal safety and frequent deliveryHow Crystal’s color-coded variations scale with project criticality (without scaling bureaucracy)The framework’s unique strengths in environments where rigid Agile processes struggle — like regulated industries or highly specialized teamsTips and mnemonics to remember Crystal’s guiding principles and apply them in real-world scenarios or interviewsWhether you’re working in a complex org, leading a small dev team, or just looking for a more adaptable way to “be agile,” this episode will help you see Agile through a Crystal-clear lens.

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