Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AI
Future-proof your product career by mastering the human skills that AI can’t replicate easily—creativity, collaboration, and communication.
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Meetings Are a Waste of Time (if not run properly)
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of making meetings productive and meaningful with Chris Thomason, the creator of the Meeting Maximizer. From the power of silence in meetings to the pitfalls of brainstorming, Chris shares his groundbreaking strategies for transforming routine meetings. If you're tired of unproductive meetings, this episode is for you. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The Problem with Traditional Business Meetings 01:15 Introducing Chris Thomason and His Radical Ideas 01:47 The Power of Silence in Meetings 03:06 The Flaws of Brainstorming 05:29 Asking the Right Questions 19:14 The Role of ChatGPT in Business Analysis 23:23 Meetings vs. Workshops 25:24 The Meeting Maximizer Concept 31:46 Conclusion ⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI. Host: Paddy Dhanda Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI. Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school Subscribe to my newsletter: 👉 Newsletter: https://www.superpowers.school/subscribe Guest: Chris Thomason Chris Thomason is the founder of Ingenious Growth and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a truly global and eclectic business background, having lived and worked across the UK, Africa, and Australia. From turning around a failing manufacturing company into a market leader, to helping major corporates like HSBC, Toyota, and Vodafone unlock millions in revenue through innovative thinking, Chris has consistently applied what he calls “business creativity” to solve complex challenges. His unconventional journey—from deep-level gold mining in South Africa to writing award-nominated business books—has shaped a unique perspective on growth, rooted in asking better questions rather than chasing quick answers. With a track record that includes civil war zones, platinum mines, and boardrooms alike, Chris now helps organisations think differently and thrive through the structured creative approaches of Ingenious Growth. Get full access to Product Powers at www.superpowers.school/subscribe
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