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      <title>Product Mentoring Program v5: Mentors &amp; Topics by Bulent Duagi</title>
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         <title>Step 1: Apply to the track you wish to attend</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088545</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Apply by March 15th eod.</p><p><br/></p><p>Application forms are available on this page, under each mentoring track title ⚡️</p><p><br/></p><p>For applications: review the description of the relevant track, dedicate 20-30 mins for thoroughly filling the application form.</p><p><br/></p><p>If your bandwidth in the next 3 months allows: we recommend you apply to max. 2 tracks. </p><p><br/></p><p>All mentoring sessions will be held in Romanian, mostly online.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088549</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liviulica/">Liviu Lica</a> - CPO at Flip</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valibanu/">Vali Banu</a> - Sr. Product Manager at Snyk</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088550</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>What is <strong>good Product Management</strong>: the good, the bad, and the ugly</p></li><li><p>How to <strong>become</strong> a Product Manager and be good at it.</p></li><li><p>How to <strong>plan your career</strong> in Product Management</p></li><li><p>How to prepare to <strong>transition to product</strong> management inside your company or another</p></li><li><p>Bonus: if you are already a new product manager, you will understand better what product is all about and <strong>how to grow</strong></p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088551</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>People who want to move into product management from different roles, such as business analysts, product owners, customer support, engineers, UX designers, and others</li><li>Junior product managers that want to understand better how to plan their careers</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088552</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Senior Product Managers and above who understand very well what the role implies and have their careers figured out</li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Mentor</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088578</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgedita/">George Dita</a> - Entrepreneur, former Founder of WiseUp, Startup Product Advisor</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088579</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Understand the chaos that happens at the <strong>top level</strong> of organisations;</p></li><li><p>People are predictable in <strong>conflicts and negotiations</strong>, but without the manual it feels like you are reading Chinese and nothing makes sense.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Each session will have - basic frameworks to establish a common language, special guests from different industries, sharing of know how between the participants.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Startup vs Enterprise</strong> - people are the same, but the systems are different; unspoken rules to help you avoid serios mistakes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Frameworks</strong> for understanding people and stakeholders - training wheels to navigate the organisations before you develop the skills</p></li><li><p><strong>Conflict Styles and Negotiation</strong> - learn your default style and figure out how to identify it for others</p></li><li><p><strong>War Stories</strong> - taking challenges from each of us, and trying to solve them with the power of the group.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088580</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Mid to senior managers that have a team and multiple stakeholders to please at the same time</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088581</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Professionals that are individual contributors, are in execution roles, or have one stakeholder/manager they have to listen to</p></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088585</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/radu-stefan/">Radu Stefan</a> - Product Manager at Edenred Group</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-tudor-murariu/">Stefan Murariu</a> - Sr. Product Manager at Genesis Digital</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088586</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Product discovery and experimentation <strong>methodologies</strong>, <strong>pitfalls</strong> and <strong>best practices</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Tips and tricks on discovery and experimentation for the <strong>most important states of your product</strong></p></li><li><p>How to design, run and analyze <strong>effective experiments</strong></p></li><li><p>Demystifying product discovery and experimentation with <strong>real examples</strong></p></li><li><p>Bringing product discovery and experimentation in your organization as <strong>an ongoing habit</strong></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088587</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Product professionals that want to incorporate more evidence based decision making ( Product Managers | Product Owners | Technical PMs )</p></li><li><p>Cross-functional team members involved in discovery and experimentation planning<br></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888088588</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li>Seasoned professionals with extensive product discovery and experimentation experience</li></ul><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Step 2: If selected, start attending all the mentoring sessions</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888094152</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Selections will happen on March 18th and the mentors from each track will get in touch with the mentees they selected to start meeting.</p><p><br/></p><p>Mentoring sessions will happen till May 28th, then we'll have the closing event of this edition of the program.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:34:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What you will get</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888100109</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>You will understand what Product Management is, and if you decide to pursue a career in the field, you will know what you have to do.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:40:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888108055</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-grigorescu-b6470051/">Alex Grigorescu</a> - CPO at Enfineo</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentduagi/">Bülent Duagi</a> - Product Strategy Adviser at Product Evolution</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:48:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888109398</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Experiences on how to map and leverage your <strong>current career context</strong>: work situation &amp; skill areas</p></li><li><p>Stories on how to accelerate your <strong>Product skills and know-how development</strong></p></li><li><p>Lessons around identifying <strong>opportunities for growth</strong> (inside/outside your workplace)</p></li><li><p>Insights on how to <strong>navigate the people landscape</strong> (your manager, colleagues and other people)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:49:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888109729</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Mid-level and Sr. Product Managers (min 2-3 yrs of experience in a Product role)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:50:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888110108</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Junior Product Managers at the start of their career or individuals aspiring to become Product Managers.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:50:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888113808</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreipirvulet/">Andrei Pirvulet</a> - CTO at Vitals</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanlucaciu/">Bogdan Lucaciu</a> - CTO at Adore Me</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaursulet/">Claudia Ursulet-Popa</a> - CPO at WeAreSucceed</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:53:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888114956</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><strong>Communication</strong> is key - reaching a <strong>common language</strong> between Product and Engineering, building <strong>trust</strong> and <strong>connection</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Aligning goals and expectations</strong> between Product and Engineering (specs, roadmaps, estimations)</p></li><li><p><strong>Understanding the impact</strong> of various engineering aspects on the <strong>speed of delivery</strong> (CI/CD, technical debt, QA test coverage, etc), getting into the <strong>engineering mindset</strong></p></li><li><p>Case studies and <strong>collaboration challenges</strong> from the group</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:54:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888115282</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Junior and mid POs/PMs who closely work with an engineering team or an engineering manager</p></li><li><p>Engineers who are unhappy with their PO/PM counterpart</p></li><li><p>Senior / Principal / Technical POs/PMs who don’t get along with their engineering teams&nbsp;<br></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:54:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888116209</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>POs/PMs and Engineers in a happy-collaboration relationship</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:55:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888118199</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorinnitaciurea/">Sorin Nita</a> - Sr. Product Manager at Delivery Hero</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-iacob-aa3b8827/">Stefan Iacob</a> - Product Strategy and BI at Tremend</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:57:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888119574</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>The <strong>role data plays</strong> within various organizations and tech teams (B2B vs B2C, corporate vs public sector vs startup) – The official vs the actual picture</p></li><li><p><strong>Human limitations</strong> in working with data</p><ul><li><p>What are our <strong>data biases</strong> and how we overcome them, understand how your stakeholders <strong>consume data</strong>, and <strong>storytelling with data</strong></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>AI</strong>: How useful can we really (afford to) make it ?</p><ul><li><p>Is AI the answer to data-driven decision making? Can AI yield a positive ROI in data-driven decision-making? (alternative: Are the costs associated with AI worth it?)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Information is power – but how does this <strong>really</strong> <strong>work</strong> ?</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:59:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888119945</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Product professionals at all stages in their career</p></li><li><p>Tech &amp; strategy consultants</p></li><li><p>Founders trying to prepare for / cut through the buzz of growth hacking</p></li><li><p>Anyone actually managing technology</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:59:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888120254</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>People with no access to data within their organizations / products&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>People not involved in product or organizational decisions</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 12:59:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888125423</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-e-stefanescu/">Alex Stefanescu</a> - Digital Strategy Analytics Manager at H&amp;M</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianapagila/">Diana Pagila</a> - Product Owner at Stockday</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iustin-insuratelu-0a747485/">Iustin Insuratelu</a> - Product Manager at olx</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:04:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888126102</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Experiences in handling <strong>stakeholders with different backgrounds</strong>, building <strong>alignment</strong> and <strong>trust</strong></p></li><li><p>Where is your Product going? Sharing ideas around crafting a <strong>Product vision</strong></p></li><li><p>A glimpse on <strong>empathizing with users</strong>: what about adding Research, UX and UI to your toolbox?</p></li><li><p>Seeking uplift: building <strong>product strategy</strong> from commercial analytics and user behaviors</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:05:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888126493</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Product Managers in companies with heritage going through digital transformation</p></li><li><p>Mid-level Product people that resonate with the topics</p></li><li><p>Anyone interested in how commercial performance, product roadmaps and digital ROI come together</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:05:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888127098</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Seasoned Product professionals who have seen it all</p></li><li><p>Start-up Product people, Junior Product people at the start of their career or individuals aspiring to become Product Managers</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:06:13 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentor</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888144265</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaela-roman-81011014/">Mihaela Roman</a> - Sr. Product Manager at VMWare Tanzu Labs</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:22:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888144410</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Coaching is a <strong>leadership style</strong> that empowers and motivates individuals and teams, leading to improved <strong>motivation</strong>, <strong>engagement</strong> and better <strong>performance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>The coach enables the coachee to <strong>reach their potential</strong> (solve problems, achieve a goal) only by asking <strong>unbiased questions</strong> and <strong>facilitating their thinking</strong>, but without the coach sharing opinions, judgement or telling the coachee what to do.</p></li><li><p>We will discuss more about <strong>what is coaching, how to coach, useful skills and benefits.</strong></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:23:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888146083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>This track will<strong> </strong>provide most value to Product Leaders who are looking to grow and empower their teams (and themselves!), and it can be also useful to anyone looking to support others or even to develop themselves.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:24:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888146339</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>This track is not for people who want to give their opinions and advice about what others should do. Also, we won't be covering dedicated product topics and skills.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:24:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888149829</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrafecioru/">Andra Fecioru</a> - Lead Product Manager at Token Flow</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragosmanescu/">Dragos Manescu</a> - VP of Product at Adore Me</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:28:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888150452</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>AI &amp; Data Fundamentals - <strong>algorithms</strong>, <strong>models</strong> and <strong>AI</strong> in general&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Identifying Opportunities - find problems that are <strong>fit to be solved</strong> with data and AI</p></li><li><p>Crafting AI Solutions - defining and validating <strong>AI product features</strong></p></li><li><p>Evaluation Techniques - key metrics &amp; methods for <strong>measuring results</strong></p></li><li><p>Oops! That <strong>did not go as planned</strong>&nbsp; -&nbsp; AI Edition</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:28:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888151427</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Senior Product Managers, Engineering Managers or any other senior product folks with minimum 3-4 years in the role.</p></li><li><p>You have a clear goal to start adding AI features in your products or have done it in the past.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:29:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888151770</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Junior product people</p></li><li><p>People who don’t currently have a clear goal of adding some sort of AI feature to their product or never worked with AI in the past.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:30:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentors</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888153690</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tudorjuravlea/">Tudor Juravlea</a> - Service Design Lead at Raiffeisen</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tudormardar/">Tudor Mardar</a> - Product Manager at Medicai</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:31:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888158547</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Discover the Design Thinking methods and the <strong>practical tools and techniques</strong> to drive user-centered innovation and create successful products.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaborate effectively with designers</strong> by: setting clear roles, communicating openly, respecting expertise, and trusting their knowledge.</p></li><li><p>Learn how to <strong>effectively organize and conduct meetings</strong> using collaborative design methods</p></li><li><p><strong>Integrate Product Discovery</strong> into your process with user-centric thinking, collaborative ideation and user research</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:37:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888159110</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Junior and Mid level Product Managers/Owners, Business Analysts</p></li><li><p>Product Designers</p></li><li><p>Technical product managers/owners</p></li><li><p>Product Leaders, Strategists, Business Leaders</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:37:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888159642</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Senior professionals with experience in product design</p></li><li><p>Professionals with no design teams involved in the process</p></li><li><p>Designers or developers not part of a product team</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:38:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mentor</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888160878</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-nemes/">Tania Nemes</a> - Director of Product at adidas Sports Apps</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:38:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What we&#39;ll discuss</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888162900</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Distinguish between delivering against <strong>outputs vs impacts vs outcomes</strong></p></li><li><p>How to think and <strong>lead your teams by outcomes</strong> in order to focus on customer behaviors that bring business results</p></li><li><p><strong>When (not) to use</strong> an outcome-based approach</p></li><li><p>Outcome-based <strong>planning and roadmaps</strong></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:40:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relevant for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888163582</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Mid-level and Sr. Product Managers (min 2-3 yrs of experience in a Product role)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:41:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not for</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2888163861</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Junior Product Managers at the start of their career or individuals aspiring to become Product Managers.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-02-19 13:41:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>FYI: See the launch recording 📹</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901609888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Watch the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://1drv.ms/v/s!AkNsW-MibpITiOF53KI33dzHbpwUPA?e=gbuq9M">launch event replay</a>, featuring:</p><ul><li><p>a 10 min overview about the whole program</p></li><li><p>presentations from the mentors of the 11 tracks, sharing an overview about each mentoring track</p></li><li><p>final Q&amp;A</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNmvcurI=/?share_link_id=853641204294">here</a> the Miro board sharing the program overview, covering the <strong>mentee FAQ</strong> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNmvcurI=/?moveToWidget=3458764580724811711&amp;cot=14">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have further questions about the whole program, please get in touch with <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentduagi/">Bülent Duagi</a> - the program lead.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have clarification questions about specific tracks in the program, please get in touch with the mentors covering the track - you can find their LinkedIn profiles by clicking on the mentor names on this page.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:40:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901610778</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/rGqsz4fHKQ9eGBJB6">Application form for track 7</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:41:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901611453</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/mrsLpfJZ3VDyaPdM6">Application form for track 4</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:42:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901612108</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/ThSPrwTZRuxo7iKr6">Application form for track 1</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:42:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901612855</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/U3f2SAJjh1P9Xnbh7">Application form for track 9</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:43:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901613399</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/xgR1HRkA7qVWgtn79">Application form for track 3</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:44:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901614468</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/q1fqvYn3viv1yGLo7">Application form for track 2</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:46:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901615187</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/AnQ4MQd67iy4eqny9">Application form for track 8</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:47:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901615777</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNeShmVPah4gv4o0jeEH5PUsgB0tI0jXcgiD1CAtypCStdpQ/viewform">Application form for track 6</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:47:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901616515</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/7m1ZZi6cey6QThjq9">Application form for track 5</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:48:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901617128</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLQ5mxohnogZucYhL2712WZINxS9xXR1jW7xbhZYGUVi5mNg/viewform?usp=sf_link">Application form for track 11</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:49:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Apply here</title>
         <author>bulent_duagi</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/bulent_duagi/product_mentoring_v5/wish/2901617555</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRgkK586UIgWE5whcoBviN9zoClPHRyHB_5KOOMyYdJ-TQOw/viewform">Application form for track 10</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-03-01 06:50:20 UTC</pubDate>
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