In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we break down the Product Life Cycle (PLC) — the classic model for understanding how products evolve from launch to eventual decline.

You’ll learn:

• The key stages: Introduction, Growth, Shake-Out (optional), Maturity, and Decline

• How sales, profits, and cash flow behave at each phase — and what that means for your product strategy

• Which tactics to prioritize: from aggressive marketing and feature rollouts in growth to cost optimization and sunset planning in decline

• How to recognize when your product is shifting stages — and how to adapt before it’s too late

• Modern takes on the PLC, including eco-design, multiple life cycles, and strategies for extending product value through reuse and remanufacturing

Whether you’re launching something new or figuring out how to keep an aging product relevant, this episode gives you a clear and timeless framework for making smarter product decisions.

In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we dig into the concept of the Feature Factory — where shipping features is celebrated, but impact is ignored.

You’ll learn:

• What defines a Feature Factory, and how to recognize the warning signs

• Why delivering features without measuring outcomes leads to wasted effort

• How to shift toward empowered product teams that focus on solving real user problems

• What outcome-driven roadmaps look like — and how to use product discovery to prioritize smarter

• The role of leadership, team structure, and validated learning in building products that actually move the needle

If your team is stuck churning out tickets with no clear value — or you’re preparing for interviews where product thinking matters — this episode will help you speak confidently about what great product teams really do.

In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we break down the Agile Stage-Gate model — a hybrid approach that combines the structured checkpoints of traditional Stage-Gate with the flexibility and speed of Agile development.

You’ll learn:

• What Stage-Gate is and why it’s used in product development

• How Agile methods are being integrated into this process to improve adaptability

• The key benefits of the hybrid approach — faster time-to-market, better feedback loops, and improved team engagement

• Challenges teams face when combining structure with iteration, and how to make it work in real organizations

• When this model makes sense — and when to stick to pure Agile or Stage-Gate

If you’re working in a company that loves process but needs more flexibility, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for making both worlds work together.