How to Talk to Software Engineers with Josh Herzig-Marx
🎯 Engineering Communication Excellence: Breaking Down Barriers with Josh Herzig-Marx
A deep dive into transforming how product teams communicate with engineers, featuring expert insights from coach Josh Herzig-Marx. Learn practical frameworks for better collaboration, effective requirement documentation, and creating a culture of open dialogue in tech teams.
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🔑 Key Discussion Points:
Why perfect documentation isn't the answer and what to focus on instead
The power of visual storytelling in product development
How to engage engineers earlier in the product process
Transforming engineers from order-takers to strategic partners
Creating psychological safety for better team conversations
⏱️ Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:11 - Early Stage Company Challenges
04:04 - The Problem with Perfect Documentation
07:18 - Managing Trade-offs in Development
13:07 - User Story Mapping and Visual Tools
16:44 - The Power of Storytelling in Requirements
20:23 - Google's Approach to Product Vision
24:01 - Top Challenges in Early-Stage Companies
26:39 - Bringing Engineers into the Process Earlier
28:36 - Rethinking Documentation Approaches
30:17 - The Importance of Fundamentals
💡 Featured Insights:
"The goal of documents isn't to better communicate, it's to have better conversations." - Josh Herzig-Marx
📚 Resources Mentioned:
RANDS Leadership Slack Community
Josh's Website: jhm.lol
User Story Mapping Techniques
Lenny's Slack Community
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