As product managers, our workload intensity tends to be cyclical and sometimes these cycles can stack up. I’ve had a hectic couple of months, which explains the lack of new posts recently. I thought you might be interested in a few coping strategies I’ve used to keep my head above water.
I’m writing about one hundred things I’ve learned about being a product manager.
Closely related to presenting well is the art of public speaking. While not everyone is thrilled at the prospect at standing up and speaking in front of colleagues or strangers, it is a skill that you can acquire. As you become more proficient, you’ll be able to control your nerves better before a presentation and you may even come to enjoy it. Here are some suggested tips:
I’m writing about one hundred things I’ve learned about being a product manager.
It is inevitable that you will need to stand up and give a presentation at some point during your career as a product manager. Some people dislike presenting more than others; that’s natural. Whether you love or hate the sound of your own voice, try some of the following tips to ease some of the stress of presenting.
I’m writing about one hundred things I’ve learned about being a product manager.
We’re product managers. We’re in charge of the future direction of our products. But when we start thinking about the requirements for a new product version, I bet we all make the same mistake when deciding what goes in.
end of life /ɛ́nd ə́v lájf/ v. To discontinue, drop, put out of misery, send to sleep with the fishes, take round the back and shoot, go the way of the Norwegian Blue
Product managers are full of contradictions: if we’re not busting a gut to launch something, we’re trying to kill our older products off.