Dinner Table Debates: Will AI Replace Product Managers?

19/06/2025 15 min
Dinner Table Debates: Will AI Replace Product Managers?

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In this special episode of Beyond Product Management, host Heather Miller is joined by a familiar voice—her husband and co-founder of PDRM Consulting, John Miller. Together, they dig into one of the most buzzed-about topics in both tech and product spaces: artificial intelligence.Is AI going to replace product managers? Developers? Security professionals? Heather and John explore the real possibilities, the common misconceptions, and the risks—from hallucinated court cases to surprisingly accurate phishing emails.You’ll hear:Why AI won’t replace product managers—but PMs who use AI might replace those who don’tThe limitations of language models and why training data mattersHow AI is transforming cybersecurity and development workflowsWhere empathy, executive presence, and communication still reign supremeHeather’s honest take on how AI has shifted her mindset (and saved her time on a church potluck!)Why being “cautiously curious” is the best way to future-proof your tech careerWhether you’re still skeptical about using AI in your workflow or you’ve been testing prompts daily, this is the unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed.Resources & Mentions:AI Weirdness – for a laugh and some AI perspectiveRezoomex – A tool and facilitator program Heather uses to help PMs and entrepreneurs use AI more effectivelyPDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter: https://pdrmconsulting.kit.com/a64c995683

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