A close one (Missed Email)
Life in product management is often on the edge of control. Sometimes you miss something important. Sometimes you need to change your underwear after a scare....
Executive Tours
Leadership changes bring new executives, new strategy, and boatloads of uncertainty. When the new leader shows up, the old ingratiates themselves, and frankly embarrass themselves. Don't fall in this trap...
The miss
Calls for product management to "do something" when bookings are light are common, but corrosive. Product management has few knobs with quick response....
A new one for the Dude
Building a pipeline of talent with college grads is smart, but if you don't structure the department and leadership for success, you're gonna have a bad time....
Market Research
If you pay for market research, and it confirms your suspicions, you might be deluded. Product Management needs to keep their eyes open...
The Product Manager is NOT the Customer
A common trap that many product managers fall into is assuming that they know what the customer wants and needs in the product. Don't do this....