The Dude has consistently succeeded as a Product Manager, taking on neglected or troubled products and turning them around. He faced challenges such as rebuilding products from scratch, dealing with outdated technology, and overcoming market shifts...
Master the art of prioritization and Just in Time product management in the face of chaos.
A comparison between product managers and project managers, exploring differences in responsibilities, scope, resources, and constraints.
Life as a hired gun product manager on a contract is far from a simple 9-5 job, as emotional attachment and long-term thinking often come into play.
Sales observations: Hockey Stick bookings, outrageous specials requests, and inefficient sales cycles hinder productivity and growth.
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...
Balancing, vague requests, and exaggerated sales claims - the challenges of being a product manager.
Sales, engineering, and senior management all have a tendency to set the wrong prices for products.
Engineers dismissing valuable product features as irrelevant to sales can hinder product development and competitiveness.
Program delays and scope creep plague product development despite talented teams, leading to changing requirements and added pressure.
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