"Empowering Organisations to Innovate and Deliver Effective Products: Your Path to Long-Term Customer Value"

I assist organizations and startups in developing and delivering valuable products and services that align with their business objectives. I specialize in creating long-term value for customers while also supporting the growth and success of the product team and the entire organization.

A little about me

I'm Reuben Chircop and I'm a seasoned product leader. I believe that a great product can only exist if it has great people around it, who care and have a shared passion.

With more than 18 years of experience in the Product Management field, I successfully collaborated with diverse teams and contributed to the development of various products that continue to serve a purpose worldwide. As a seasoned and adaptable leader, I prioritize fostering growth both in individuals and organizations.

While originally hailing from Malta, I currently reside in Prague, Czech Republic.

My Core Values

I genuinely care about your company, its customers, and its people. I am here to offer my assistance and support to help you and your organisation to the best of my abilities.

I hold the belief that every problem possesses a viable solution. The only constraints that may arise are time, financial resources, and occasionally technological limitations.

People constitute the largest and most significant factor in your business, and therefore, I prioritize providing them with special individual attention.

I consistently make decisions based on the available information, ensuring that I always do what is right.

I maintain a commitment to honesty, ensuring that whenever I provide feedback or make recommendations, I do so with integrity and your best interests at heart.

I take great pride in supporting individuals in achieving their success, which is why I adopt a mentorship/coaching approach.

Innovation

During innovation sessions, I guide the team, project manager, or designers in thinking strategically while also determining how to best serve the customer. This involves utilizing various frameworks, such as the Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, or Blue Ocean Strategy, depending on their relevance and applicability.

I facilitate this process through either workshops or one-on-one sessions, tailoring the approach to the preferences and needs of the team. If you're uncertain about which option to choose, I can provide guidance on the most suitable approach. Whether it involves delving into wire-framing or defining the problem at a detailed level, or maintaining a higher-level perspective to guide the team through exploration and validation, I am adept at adapting to the specific requirements of the situation.

Vision Setting

I assist businesses to effectively set up and communicate their vision. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to refine your existing strategy,

I can provide guidance and support to help you articulate your vision, develop a clear roadmap, and communicate your message to stakeholders.

Product Coaching

I offer crucial services in various areas of standardization:

  • Help teams self-organize and establish structure for product roadmap planning.
  • Create and maintain organized innovation cycles, enabling autonomous team management.
  • Manage workshops for product teams and facilitate communication within the organization.
  • Organize strategy workshops at executive and team levels.
  • Develop and sustain OKRs for long-term objectives.
  • Train teams in workshopping techniques.
  • Create product-specific documentation for effective internal communication.
  • Establish and train independent squads.
  • Coach workshops in product innovation and enhance organizational efficiency.

Mentoring

I consider mentoring a relationship between a more experienced person and a less experienced person. In these sessions I share knowledge, skills, and experiences to help the mentee grow and develop further in his/her role.

In addition to assisting businesses with innovation, strategy, and execution, I also help with people management, team building, and most importantly, personal development. I provide guidance, support, and advice based on my own experiences and insights. This is usually a long-term relationship focused on career and/or personal development. I take an active interest in the mentee’s progress and development, as it is one of my core values.

Advisor

As an advisor, I help founders and product teams make informed decisions and organize effectively for long-term growth. By providing guidance, mentorship, market insights, and testing expertise, I empower them to stay competitive, validate ideas, and optimize products for user engagement and retention. My goal is to support their success and alignment with business objectives.

Culture

Building a strong company culture is something I am passionate about. It requires intentional effort and a dedication to creating an environment that fosters employee engagement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. I can assist you in this endeavor by defining and effectively communicating your core values, leading by example, nurturing a positive work environment, and implementing other strategies that promote a thriving company culture. Together, we can build a strong foundation for your organization's success.

Little bit more about me

I have been immersed in the product arena for over 18 years, gaining expertise in various aspects such as product development, mentoring product leaders, and guiding innovation teams in creating disruptive products. My passion lies in problem-solving and creating solutions that ultimately become exceptional products.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of collaborating with remarkable teams, working on intriguing solutions, and leveraging available tools to foster innovation and find effective strategies. I prioritize simplicity, believing that the best solutions are those that can be easily understood and explained.

Currently, my main focus is on building high-performing teams that excel in product development. I strongly believe that a great product can only be achieved when exceptional individuals, who are passionate and dedicated, work together. Therefore, my mission is to further fuel that passion and create an environment that fosters growth. I embrace the growth mindset and dedicate a significant portion of my efforts to helping and inspiring those around me who strive for self-improvement and personal growth. I guide individuals to prioritise user needs, simplify ambiguity, and solve problems by adopting an exploration and validation methodology. This approach enables us to build effective solutions that align with business goals.

I highly value a company culture that revolves around sincerity, transparency, and honesty, as these are the principles I uphold in my leadership style. Through active listening, I empathize with people's needs and prefer to coach and inspire rather than dictate. By fostering open communication, providing feedback, and encouraging vulnerability, I aim to build trust within the team, leading to effective conflict resolution and personal growth.

I assist teams in visualizing the long-term vision by establishing a clear North Star—where we want to go and why—and then collectively driving our vision forward.