Show Notes
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how product managers can navigate tough conversations with engineers and designers — the kind that can make or break collaboration.
You’ll learn: How to prepare for difficult discussions with empathy, clarity, and data The psychology behind conflict — and how reframing, perspective-taking, and emotional regulation can change the outcome Practical tactics for design feedback sessions, sprint debates, and roadmap disagreements How to move from tension to alignment by focusing on shared goals and mutual respect
If you’ve ever walked into a meeting knowing it might get uncomfortable, this episode gives you the tools to manage conflict constructively and strengthen your partnerships instead of straining them.
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