Read on to learn some tried and tested unconventional methods that bridge gaps and build stronger products.

1️⃣ PM-Engineer Pair Learning:

1. Create a pair learning program.
2. Each pair (one PM and one engineer) learns about a new technology or methodology together and then presents it to the rest of the team.

2️⃣ Joint Problem-Solving Hackathons:

1. Host a day-long session where PMs and engineers jointly solve a non-work-related problem.
2. It fosters teamwork and creative thinking.

3️⃣ Open ‘No Agenda’ Meetings:

1. Regularly schedule meetings with no set agenda, allowing free-flowing ideas and discussions.
2. Sometimes, the best ideas come from unstructured conversations.

4️⃣ Engineers as Customer Advocates:

1. Assign engineers to join customer feedback sessions.
2. It gives them direct insight into user experiences and needs.

Have you tried any unconventional methods for enhancing collaboration with your engineering team? What were the results?

Do share your experiences!

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