Diversity and Inclusion
FEB 21, 2025

Black History Month: Our favourite lessons from from Black Product Leaders at #mtpcon

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To celebrate Black History Month, we've compiled some of our favourite insights from Black Product Leaders over the years at #mtpcon. Have a watch, and let us know if there's any talk you would like us to spotlight this month!

Featured in this video:
0:05 - Natalia Williams
1:21 - Asha Haji
2:42 - Christian Idiodi
4:17 - Denise Jacobs
5:14 - Farai Madzima
6:25 - Nikkia Reveillac

Full talks:

Key takeaways

  • The conversation is more important than the actual document.
  • You need real leadership during transitions.
  • Provide daily updates to your team.
  • Prevent unnecessary constraints during a pivot.
  • Imposter syndrome indicates competence and skill.
  • Diversity in teams leads to better product outcomes.
  • Emotional intelligence is crucial for team trust.
  • Poor communication stems from lack of trust.
  • Lower performance can result from team dysfunction.
  • Productivity losses can ensue from negative team dynamics.

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