pmdudeThe downfall of Uber and Lyft and the impact of the app-based gig economy on drivers and customers is explored in this edition.
Building a secret direct channel creates data inconsistencies, limiting the ability to measure and understand product performance.
2020 was awful, from the pandemic to remote work, but the Dude persevered and now awaits the Covid vaccine.
Sales dude wants a product, but it's a bad business move.
Product management jobs increasingly require computer science degrees, but product managers should focus on user needs, not just technology.
Work-Life Balance: Why Sacrificing Everything for Your Job Doesn't Guarantee Success.
OKRs: A management cop-out? Short-term focus, political career climbing, and neglecting legacy business.
Product managers need leaders who understand their role and provide the necessary support and protection, rather than those who lack experience or treat product management as a secondary function.
Product managers often find themselves stuck with struggling or outdated products, forced to turn them around despite the challenges and resistance from executives and sales teams.
Product Managers with Imposter Syndrome can learn that being responsive and delivering even bad news can make them valuable and trusted resources.