Product Management
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Striking the right balance between short-term priorities and long-term vision
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Predict priorities across a time horizon with shifting market needs
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Allocation of scarce resources
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Communication and alignment
Unexpected client conversations are inevitable.
My advice: Prepare well, brainstorm possible questions, and rehearse your delivery.
But also be ready to think on your feet and adapt to abrupt pivots in the discussion.
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When you’re refreshed, you lead with clarity and inspiration.
Being a great product manager isn’t about working 24/7.
It’s about finding balance, and that means taking time to recharge and come back stronger than ever.
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Remember this: downtime isn’t a waste of time.
It’s an investment in your creativity, problem-solving skills, and overall well-being. Your energy is one of your most valuable assets; don’t forget to recharge!
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“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are for.” -William G.T. Shedd
Estimating complex work is a bit like sailing through a stormy sea.
You chart your course, but you’ll need to adapt to unexpected waves and winds to stay on target.
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Remember: collaboration isn’t just about working together.
It’s about actively listening, learning, and adapting.
It’s about challenging assumptions and fostering a safe environment where ideas can flow freely.
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In the world of scary hard problems, the whole truly is often greater than the sum of its parts.
When collaborating with your peer proruct managers, you combine strengths, compensate for weaknesses, and create the gestalt that leads to breakthroughs.
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When communicating with senior execs, be concise and get to the point as quickly as possible. The first sentence is always the key message.
If you present challenges, propose solutions. Be solutions oriented.
Remember: Demonstrate confidence and professionalism in all of your interactions.
Your product documentation is an asset.
Well-crafted docs turn casual users into power users. It’s the bridge that transforms beginners into experts - and advocates.
Think of it as an investment that pays dividends in user satisfaction, loyalty, and reduced support costs.
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When was the last time you thanked your amazing clients for all their questions and feedback?
You’re there to listen, learn, and provide the answers they need.
Keep the conversation going!
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Quarterly roadmap planning is essential but comes with its fair share of challenges:
Your actions set the tone for the team.
Demonstrate the qualities and behaviors you expect from your product managers.
Be a role model in terms of leadership, virtues, and work ethic.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” -unknown
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Learn from your mistakes.
Adapt quickly.
Champion your team’s creativity.
Innovation thrives on resilience.
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Addressing hard problems is like building a puzzle.
Each piece represents a new insight, a new step towards a possible solution.
Embrace the puzzle. The picture will become clearer.
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Hard conversations with customers foster a culture of continuous improvement within your team.
They challenge assumptions and force #ProductManagement to confront the limitations of their thinking and their solutions.
This often leads to creative problem-solving and innovative product enhancements.
Hard conversations are also essential for uncovering pain points that might not be evident through other feedback channels.
Customers may be experiencing issues or frustrations that they haven’t been able to convey clearly.
Candid discussions reveal these hidden challenges.
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Engaging in hard conversations with customers is a crucial aspect of product management.
These conversations, although uncomfortable, are often necessary to demonstrate commitment and build trust.
Customers appreciate when you listen and act on their feedback, even when it involves difficult topics.
”I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” -Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
A successful product manager is a master of adaptability and a champion of flexibility.
Keep your eyes on the product goal and adjust the course as needed.
Pivot. Pivot. Pivot.
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As a product manager, my mantra is simple:
Hard problems are the heart of progress.
They push us to think differently and collaborate deeply.
As Marcus Aurelius said best, the obstacle becomes the way.
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Time evaporates when you’re managing products.
What’s one critical time management tool?
A well-structured calendar.
Remember to block time for focused work and creative brainstorming along with the crush of other meetings during your week.
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Building for yourself just won’t cut it.
Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability tests regularly.
Understand your users’ pain points and desires. What do they crave? What do they fear? Why?
Remember: empathy is the key.