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The Dreaded Zombie Product

Like the walking dead, zombie products are well past their sell by date, yet the barriers to finally discontinuing them are high. Product Management needs to break the cycle

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Starting a New Product Management Job

Many stops on The Dude's career, and there are some common themes when starting a new product management position

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Product Management Truths

As a long time product manager, here are some hard truths that I have observed in over 17 years in the trenches

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A Tale of Two Products - the no product manager product

Product management or a similar function is a necessity in the longer term as you transition from engineering or sales lead organizations to marketing lead.

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Product Management Dog Whistles

Dog whistles, sub-audible cues that get the product management hackles up. When you hear these, you know that trouble is brewing

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What Does a MVP Really Mean?

Minimum viable product means different things to different groups. It behooves product management to be mindful of this, and ensure it's crisply defined

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How to handle your Exit Interview

The exit interview. Tempting as it might be to unload, it would be unwise. Some tips on a well planned departure that you would be advised to follow

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You Don't Manage a Sexy Product. So what?

Sometimes, being a product manager isn't a sexy role. Even dull products need champions, and passion. If you find yourself there dive in. Own it like a boss

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Buy vs. Build: The NIH dilemma

Build vs. buy, the classic dilemma, pitting tech prowess versus priorities. Never a clear decision, it is worth weighing carefully by product management

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Attributes of a Successful Product Manager

What is the recipe for a good product manager? Many of the best product managers I have met and worked with have common attributes. Come explore the routes to success