pmdudeThe 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
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.
The "Bull in a China Shop" product manager is a domineering figure, believing in their exclusive problem-solving abilities and disregarding others. Unwilling to listen, they impose their vision, ignore risks, and blame others for failures. Likely...
The Dude discusses the transition of engineers to product managers, outlining specific traits and challenges they face. Emphasizing the need to adapt to a new role, it highlights the importance of seeking mentors, embracing criticisms, and learning...
A reluctant embrace of Jira and the frustrations of agile development.
Product managers often find themselves stuck with struggling or outdated products, forced to turn them around despite the challenges and resistance from executives and sales teams.
Throughout his extensive career in Product Management, the Dude shares valuable insights garnered from various experiences. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership, understanding sales motivations, the power of listening to customers, and...
Product manager interview expectations are unrealistic and should focus on high-level design goals instead of technical skills.