In this episode, I share my journey of implementing Value Stream Management (VSM) and a Product Operating Model (POM) within my organization, highlighting the challenges, insights, and results along the way. It highlights the importance of not just implementing these frameworks, but also clearly articulating their value to foster alignment across teams and enhance operational efficiency. The AI hosts delve into the striking performance gap between organizations that effectively leverage these models and those that fall short, referencing key insights from the 2024 Project to Product State of the Industry Report. The episode emphasizes the importance of prioritizing outcomes over mere outputs and highlights the value of empowering cross-functional teams to take full ownership of the product lifecycle. It concludes by presenting my 2025 plan to deepen the integration of VSM and POM principles within the company, with a focus on enhancing communication and aligning team efforts with measurable business results. Link to the article: Why Value Stream Management and the Product Operating Model Matter, originally published January 05, 2025. Connect with me on LinkedIn