#17 How do I know I’ve done enough discovery? - with Tim Herbig (Product Management Coach)

<p>Francesca Cortesi and Tim Herbig dive into one of the trickiest questions in product: how do you know when you’ve done <em>enough</em> discovery?</p><p>They talk about the real purpose behind discovery, how to avoid getting stuck in process for process’ sake, and why defining your assumptions early matters more than sticking to a framework. From using strategic clarity to guide your work, to building a strong narrative around your findings (and even turning discovery into a game to keep teams engaged) this episode is packed with practical tips and honest reflections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:46</strong> Navigating the Discovery Dilemma</p><p><strong>03:33</strong> Understanding the Purpose of Discovery</p><p><strong>06:51</strong> The Balance of Process and Value</p><p><strong>09:45</strong> Defining Success in Discovery</p><p><strong>12:43 </strong>Time Boxing Discovery Efforts</p><p><strong>15:44 </strong>Strategic Clarity in Discovery</p><p><strong>18:45</strong> Identifying and Validating Assumptions</p><p><strong>21:40 </strong>Creating a Compelling Narrative for Discovery</p><p><strong>24:37</strong> Gamifying the Discovery Process</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>OUR GUEST</strong></p><p>Tim Herbig (Product Management Coach) </p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbigt/</p><p><br></p><p>Tim Herbig is a Product Management Coach who helps companies like StepStone, Deutsche Telekom, and Specsavers treat their ways of working like products—focusing on value over theoretical correctness.</p><p>With over a decade of hands-on experience across b2c and b2b products—from Premium memberships at XING to Enterprise SaaS platforms—Tim brings unique insight into making product practices truly valuable in different contexts.</p><p>Through his consulting and training, Tim helps product teams move beyond rigid frameworks by connecting Strategy, OKRs, and Discovery in ways that work for their specific situation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>COOK WHILE LISTENING</strong></p><p>Tim is a true coffee aficionado, here below you can find two coffee brewing recipes</p><ul><li>If you are just starting: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oB1oDrDkHM"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oB1oDrDkHM</u></a></li></ul><ul><li>Tim’s favorite (right now): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUsHI7jdX1k"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUsHI7jdX1k</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p>