The Team Topology That Drives Product Impact

Splitting responsibilities within a product team is a tricky challenge for every product leader. There is no universally correct answer, but there are universally incorrect ones. Let’s explore what makes the right team setup and how you can get there with your own team.

Why I Started Using Google

For me, Google’s value proposition wasn’t what most of you would think. Do you know why people use your product? You might be surprised by what you find if you ask the right questions.

Ownership Must Be Seen to Be Done

Ownership isn’t just about doing the work—it’s about taking the mental load off your manager while stepping into full leadership. And it requires ongoing communication. Here’s how to make your ownership visible and impactful.

Certainty Has Left the Building

Decision-making is not always about right and wrong. Many times, and especially in product management, it is about careful risk management. A practical guide to shifting your mindset.

Your Product Is Broader Than You Think

Customers don’t care about your tech—they care about results. What happens online is only part of the picture. Here is how you can make sure you are building a holistic solution.

How to Make Hard Decisions

Making tough decisions is messy—no perfect answers, just trade-offs and courage. Here’s how to keep moving forward without letting complexity hold you back.

5 Steps to Breathing Again: A Time Management System for Busy Product Managers

Product management can be overwhelming, with endless to-do lists and constant demands. To thrive, you need more than just getting by. It’s about taking control of your time. Here is a simple, proven way to prioritize, reduce stress, and focus on what really matters.

Sure, but Why?

Explaining the ‘why’ when asking for something is important both in personal and work relationships. In product leadership, clear context and purpose make all the difference, building trust and understanding across teams. Here’s a guide to making sure your ‘why’ is as clear as your request.

The Mistakes You Can and Can’t Afford to Make

We all make mistakes—some help us grow, while others can chip away at trust and success. Here’s how to recognize which mistakes you can afford to make, which ones you can’t, and find the right balance in product management.

How to Help Your Team Take More Ownership

Getting your product team to take full ownership can feel like an uphill battle. It’s not just about giving instructions but about changing mindsets. Here’s how to help your team step up, take charge, and own the outcomes—inside and outside their usual boundaries.

When the CEO Doesn’t Get It

Product leaders and CEOs often see things differently. That’s how it should be. But many product leaders take it personally, and instead of partnering with their CEOs they try to minimize the interference. Here is what you really need to do when you feel they don’t get it.

Don’t Forget the ‘Up’ in Bottom-up Planning

We all know that good planning starts top-down by understanding the strategy and drawing your actions from it. Unfortunately, for various reasons, it’s not always possible to do so. Sometimes, you need to plan bottom-up, but don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Here is how to ensure you don’t remain at the bottom, even if you can’t start at the top.