Product Circles: 5 Tables. 5 Topics. Real Product Experience.

## Product Circles: 5 Tables. 5 Topics. Real Product Experience.

This month, we are running a new Product Circles format. No slides, no formal presentations - just real, honest, and practical product conversations.

We have set up 5 tables, each hosted by a ProductTank organiser focusing on a real world challenge. You will get to join two different discussions throughout the evening, sharing your experiences, asking questions, and learning from peers across the Edinburgh product community.

## How it works:

• The Set-Up: 5 tables, 5 themes, and a ProductTank facilitator per table.
• The Rotation: At the 30-minute mark, we’ll ask everyone to switch tables. This means you will get to dive deep into 2 different themes of your choice.
• The Share-Back: At around 7:00 PM, we’ll come back together as a single group. Everyone is encouraged to share their favourite takeaways, and our organisers will be on hand to break the ice!

## The 5 Tables & Themes:

### Table 1: What "Good" Looks Like Now, for the Business & End Users

• Facilitator: Joel
• The Chat: How do we build standout products and make confident choices today? We'll discuss how to navigate decision-making when AI is speeding up the development cycle, but messy user feedback still leaves you guessing.

### Table 2: Leading Without Authority

• Facilitator: Jamie
• The Chat: The ultimate product management challenge. How do you align stakeholders, build trust, and deliver great results across teams when ownership boundaries are blurred and you don’t officially call the shots?

### Table 3: Future-Proofing Your Product Career

• Facilitators: Valeria & Jagoda
• The Chat: Let’s talk about professional growth. We’ll share smart, practical strategies to stay highly employable, land your next promotion, and confidently navigate rapid industry shifts.

### Table 4: Proving the Value: ROI for Customers and the Business

• Facilitator: Angela
• The Chat: Clear, practical ways to demonstrate value. How do you show exactly how your product drives real results for your users while simultaneously boosting your company's revenues?

### Table 5: Building a Psychologically Safe Environment

• Facilitator: Anna Giulia
• The Chat: Great products start with safe teams. How do you create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up, allowing you to openly disagree, align with stakeholders, and confidently say "no" to a colleague or a senior executive?

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Agenda:
• 5:30pm - 6:00pm – Welcome, food & drinks
• 6:00pm - 6:30pm – Intro & Table round 1
• 6:30pm - 7:00pm – Table round 2 (switch tables!)
• 7:00pm - 7:30pm – Group share back
• 7:30pm - 8:00pm – Networking and wrap up
• 8:00pm onwards – Optional drinks at local pub
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Thank you to our sponsor:
FreeAgent – FreeAgent is award-winning accounting software designed to help UK businesses and freelancers manage their finances with ease. From invoicing and expense tracking to tax calculations and real-time insights, FreeAgent simplifies financial admin so business owners can focus on what they do best. As part of the NatWest Group, FreeAgent is helping to shape the future of small business accounting and banking by offering seamless, integrated solutions that empower entrepreneurs to stay in control of their money.
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Disclaimer:

• Admittance is not permitted once the speakers kick off. Due to security requirements at our sponsor’s office, we can’t provide entry access after 6pm.
• We will take pictures of the event for our LinkedIn page. If you prefer not to be in any photos, please let one of the organisers know.
• By registering for any ProductTank event, you agree to the terms and conditions set in the release and waiver: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/legal/producttank-waiver

We can’t wait to see you there!