Insights and advice from the deeper layers of product leadership
Are roadmaps still a thing? Given that it is going to change, is it worth putting all the time and effort it takes into building a solid roadmap? My answer is yes, and here’s why.
OKRs are often the connecting tissue between strategy and execution. But many times execution takes precedence over strategy already in the plan. To keep your OKRs strategic you must rise above the temptation to stick to execution. Here are 5 points that will help you do so.
Product leadership is a challenging role because you are expected to lead but don’t have the authority to decide on your own. It’s not trivial, but the right mindset can do wonders. Here are a few tricks to get you there.
Despite what many product managers think, creativity is not only for the gifted. Logical thinking plays a critical role in your ability to innovate. Here’s how.
Product strategy is one of the most important responsibilities of the product leader. It’s also one of the hardest. To succeed, you must be almost obsessed with it. Here are a few guidelines that will help you do so.
As a product leader, you are responsible for so many things that need to happen. You can’t possibly keep track of everything without strict routines that will ensure things run smoothly. Here is how to make your management processes tick like a clock.
The old saying is that a product manager is like the CEO of the product. In recent years people started complaining that this isn’t true because CEOs have authority that product people don’t have. While true, that’s not what this saying is about. Here is what being the CEO of your product really means.
Reaching product-market fit, or any product success, requires a lot of trial and error, but that alone isn’t enough. Success requires that you navigate your journey smartly. So never stop trying, but make sure you do it right.
OKRs are an extremely powerful tool, but many companies fail to see the value they bring. This is often due to poor implementation. Among the many mistakes companies make, a flat list of OKRs is a very common one. Here is why you should avoid it and what you should do instead.
Saying ‘no’ to your manager is a must-have skill for a product leader. But leaving the ‘no’ just with that would often lead to counterproductive communication and lack of trust. Whether you avoid saying ‘no’ altogether because of that, or say too many ‘no’s, here is how to turn a disagreement into an opportunity for better solutions.
Agile is an awesome approach, but only if done right. Many teams implement what they believe is Agile, but they end up doing many things without enjoying the real benefits. Organizations then think Agile is a problem and sometimes ban it. Here is what you should keep your eyes on to do it right for everyone’s benefit.
We all have different identities that we use in different situations. As product leaders, using these identities smartly is a powerful tool to make an impact. Here is how to use it with the people you work with as well as your customers.
