pmdudeMastering the art of people watching: How observing behaviors and non-verbal cues can lead to accurate profiles and successful management.
Sales observations: Hockey Stick bookings, outrageous specials requests, and inefficient sales cycles hinder productivity and growth.
Pithy Product Management: Avoid scheduling meetings and minimize the number you attend for maximum productivity.
The author reflects on their experience in contract product management and product marketing. They observe that product management requires a longer-term focus, while product marketing can be compartmentalized into specific projects. They emphasize...
Limiting the overuse of Reply All in Microsoft Outlook by implementing a mental challenge before sending.
Navigating the different scenarios when taking on a new product manager role at an organization, ranging from best-case scenarios of support and alignment to worst-case scenarios where engineering takes control and tears the roadmap apart.
Focus on niche markets is crucial, but beware of threats to organizational discipline that can undermine your strategy.
Avoid "Me Too" strategies and focus on under-served markets or differentiation to beat the leader.
The Dude, a seasoned Product Manager, shares insights on pursuing an MBA for a career in Product Management. While an MBA offers valuable skills like financial analysis and strategic frameworks, it's not a guarantee for success. The best product...
Balancing, vague requests, and exaggerated sales claims - the challenges of being a product manager.