I’m writing about 100 things I’ve learned as a product manager.
One of the easiest ways to spot a product manager in the wild is to look for the slightly frazzled person with the longest to-do list and a determined look in their eye.
13: You’ve got to start the race before you can finish it
I’m writing about one hundred things I’ve learned as a product manager.
Sometimes the role of product management can be a little overwhelming. There’s often so much to do that you can feel at a loss for where to begin. But did you know that ancient Greek philosophers contended with the same problem?
12: Keep it simple, stupid
I’m writing about 100 things I’ve learned as a product manager.
Don’t make things any more complicated than they need to be. Keep it simple.
(That is all)
Drowning in documentation? Start swimming – Part 1
Do you spend more time writing documents about your product than actually managing it?
Many companies with a product management function become all caught up in the process, drowning themselves in increasing numbers of documents. These rapidly become overwhelming to manage, contain duplicated detail and ultimately obscure the real goal of product management, namely to create successful products.
11: You are allowed to say ‘no’ – it’s strategic
I’m writing about one hundred things I’ve learned as a product manager.
Product managers hate saying ‘no’. It’s not in our nature to disappoint people. We want everyone to be happy with our products. We’d much rather say a nice, cooperative ‘yes’ that makes everyone happy and leaves us feeling warm and fuzzy.
The problem is that saying yes to everything creates manifest chaos. Continue reading