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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“Happiness is not a station to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” -Margaret Lee Runbeck
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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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As a product manager, I’ve learned that estimating complex work is like juggling atomic-powered chainsaws - it’s risky work, and even with practice, the unexpected can still happen.
Carefully document your assumptions. Watch out for shifting variables!
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Remember: effective time management is an ongoing process.
Regularly audit your time management practices and make adjustments as needed to optimize your productivity.
Experiment with different strategies to find what works best and adapt - but remember your only goal here is getting things done.
”It is no use saying, ‘We are doing our best.’ You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” -Winston Churchill
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“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” -Marcus Aurelius
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Poor time management leads to overwork and burnout.
A well-managed schedule ensures a better work-life balance, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more productive work environment.
And that’s an environment that fosters innovation.
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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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“On matters of style, swim with the current. On matters of principle, stand like a rock.” -Thomas Jefferson.
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“The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” -Descartes
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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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”In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future.” -Eric Hoffer
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Quarterly roadmap planning is essential but comes with its fair share of challenges:
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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
“When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” -Elvis Presley
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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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”You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.” -Richard Branson
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