TPMA Event Recap
Well, the TPMA thing last night at Metro Hall was kinda dry. Sales processes & workflows. Spicy.
Just as I was about to speak up that PMs really want to deal with Sales people as little as possible - and typically any info that’s coming in from reps in the field is generally riddled with holes to make the rep that provided it look good, Russell Foy from Ryma beat me to the punch.
He had some great comments that were 100% spot on. The bottom line is, consultants usually want to implement deep processes that are “measurable” and “gather data.” A consultant was presenting. While I’m sure he’s very good at his job and has a lot of experience, let’s be honest. The real world works a little bit different; at least, in start-ups it does.
I hope to make it to the next TPMA event to see if the presentation is a little bit more lively - but if the discussion from the audience promises to be similar, I’m there.
Thanks to the folks at the TPMA for putting the event on. I’m a big supporter of building the product management community, and now that I’m back in Toronto if you ever need help, I’m there.
