The CPO role has grown more demanding, more high-impact, and more central to a company’s long-term trajectory. Getting it right isn’t just about finding someone with the right experience. It’s about knowing what kind of leader your company actually needs to grow into its next chapter.
As the company grows, the demands on a founder's time and expertise expand exponentially. One of the most critical and challenging next decisions is whether to hire a Chief Product Officer and when.
The field of product management is currently undergoing a transformation, leading some to argue that it is in a state of crisis. After a rapid growth phase for product organizations, not every company has seen the return on investment
Discover the critical missteps that executive recruiters often make when hiring product leaders. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and find the perfect fit for your company’s success.
Get practical guidance on the pivotal choice between consolidating product and technology leadership into a Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) or maintaining separate Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles.
Kjersti Thorneus shares her journey into Product, outlines her outlook on the evolving responsibilities of the role, and emphasizes crucial skills that not only Product leaders must bring, but the team as a whole.
Discover how Product leaders are increasingly ascending to CEO positions, with 83% aspiring to become CEOs, according to a recent study by Egon Zehnder and Peak Product. Explore the key competencies, career opportunities, and development areas that make Product leaders well-positioned for the CEO role in this insightful article.
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