#121 Bold Move: Airbnb's Shift Away from Product Managers

In this episode, Alex and Christian bring you an insightful discussion about a hot topic in the industry. They dive into the recent announcement by the CEO of Airbnb, who boldly stated that the company is moving away from product managers. They explore the implications of this decision and its potential impact on the role of product management. They also share their thoughts on the evolving nature of the product manager role and how organizations can optimize their workforce for efficient product development. Join us as we unpack the CEO's vision for a more design-driven company and the possible implications for the future of product management. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation addressing product managers' role and relevance in today's ever-changing landscape. What we've covered: (00:01:56) Apple worked without product managers, interesting discussion. (00:05:26) Engineering manager enables on-time delivery, overlaps determine role necessity - Apple example. (00:08:16) Designers and CPMs should work together effectively. (00:11:44) One person can cover the process, but experts validate. Product Marketing Episode With Martina (click me) ✩ Follow The Product Bakery Podcast ✩ 👨‍💻 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Product Bakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@productbakery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@productbakery20 🎥 Youtube: ⁠@ProductBakeryPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌍 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.product-bakery.com