Book Club: Aligned with Melissa Appel & Bruce McCarthy

Starting a wonderful 2025 for our next Product Book Club Meetup!

We're delighted to welcome Melissa Appel and Bruce McCarthy, the authors of Aligned - Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders.

This is an amazing opportunity to delve into the world of building a high-performing product team through the lens of Melissa Appel and Bruce McCarthy's insightful book.

You'll gain valuable knowledge on fostering a culture of connection and collaboration within your extended team, ultimately driving real and actionable results.

Event Details
What: book discussion - Aligned
Guests: Melissa Appel & Bruce McCarthy
When: Thursday 27th of February
Where: online

Agenda

• Welcome & Intro (5-10 minutes): chat with fellow product enthusiasts and learn why we selected Aligned for this meetup.
• Authors Discussion (15–20 minutes): Melissa Appel and Bruce McCarthy will share their inspiration for writing Aligned, offering a glimpse into their experiences and the key takeaways you can expect from the book.
• Open Q&A (20-30 minutes): engage directly with Melissa and Bruce, pose your questions, and go deeper into concepts from Aligned.
• Wrap-Up (5 minutes): summarize, express gratitude, and get a sneak peek at what's next for the Book Club!

Whether you've thoroughly read Aligned or are eager to learn about stakeholder collaboration, this meetup promises to equip you with valuable insights for your product management journey.

Get your copy of Aligned here: https://www.alignedthebook.com/
Learn more about the authors: https://www.productculture.org/

RSVP now, secure your spot, and don't forget to bring your questions for Melissa and Bruce! We eagerly anticipate seeing you there.

P.S. Haven't joined yet? We warmly invite you to join our Product Management community, Slack group!
Find details and the join link here: https://www.strategicthinking.page/slackproductro