pmdudeLast August (2023) I had made the difficult decision to retire the PM Dude as a web property. I had felt that it had run its course, and frankly the cat-and-mouse game to try to remain anonymous had become almost impossible. If it was the...
The 80/20 rule, known as the Pareto Principle, applies to business and life. In product development, it suggests that the final 20% requires 80% of the effort. However, engineering often loses interest in this crucial stage, leaving product...
The Dude is feeling somewhat overwhelmed lately. And if you read the title of this post, you might divine that the Dude has been shoulder deep in EOL (End of Life) land that he is becoming maudlin. And you would be correct. The setup is that about 7...
The Dude discusses the concept of a "Dive Bomber" in product management, likening it to a strategic delay in work delivery causing frustration among team members. The author advocates for addressing this behavior through direct conversations...
How to avoid career pitfalls by asking what success looks like in a new role. You'll thank me later
How messed up firings and layoffs have shaped my experiences in corporate America.
Revolving door of executive leadership and the chaos it brings to organizations.
Product manager reminisces about a kick-ass comp plan tied to revenue, highlighting its impact on product performance.
The Dude highlights the role of the Competent Product Manager who quietly and effectively guides product development, mastering influence and managing processes with little drama. The CPM excels at balancing priorities, collaborating with various...
Long-term success lies in building businesses that are difficult to replicate.