How To Be Strategic Even if You Can’t Set the Tone
When the CEO sets the strategy, what is your role as a product leader? How can you be strategic when the strategy is set by someone else? Surprisingly, there is no contradiction there, and in most cases, there is more room for you than you think. You just have to know where to look for it.
Who Owns the Technical Debt?
Technical debt is always a hot discussion topic between product managers and engineers. It is not always clear how to handle it right, and who is the decision-maker. My recommendation is that product managers own it like they own any other feature. But beware – with great power comes great responsibility. Are you ready for it?
The Sales Funnel Isn’t Really a Funnel
A good product strategy helps you to acquire happy customers and retain them over time. On your way there, there are many potential weak links that can prevent it from happening. Here is how product strategy helps you overcome them.
The Magical Tool You Are Not Using Enough
How well can you tell your product’s story? Is it a great one to tell? Make sure you use this very powerful tool correctly, to get the most out of it.
The Major Pitfalls of Lean Startup
Lean is a great methodology, but like any other methodology, it can be abused if not deeply understood. In my work with startups I noticed two common pitfalls – opposite sides of lean taken to the extreme without staying true to its core principles. The pitfalls are listed below, as well as how to avoid them.
What Is Your COVID-19? and Are You Ready?
COVID-19 caught us all by surprise, and had a dramatic effect on various industries and a huge number of companies. Even if your industry or company is only mildly impacted, it is a good opportunity to stop and think about what an equivalent crisis would be in your case. Preparation goes a long way, here is how you can prepare for the worst.
What One Spotify Ad Can Teach Us About Competition
Your competition includes more than the companies that provide the same product or service as you do. Understanding the full space of competitors will help you to know and lead your product at a whole new level.
Becoming a Strategic Product Leader, Part 3: Own the Big Picture
We live in a constant battle between tactical and strategic. Without ongoing care, the tactical will always win. Take it upon yourself to bring everyone back on the strategic track to make sure you are doing the right thing.
Resolving 3 Common Frustrations of Product Managers (part 2)
Everyday challenges which you might have learned how to navigate, become even more critical to manage in these crazy Coronavirus days. Find practical advice on two popular ones below.
Resolving 3 Common Frustrations of Product Managers (part 1)
Product management is a hard job that is full of frustrations. Here is how to address 3 of the most common ones. Lack of resources is only the first.
How to Write Your First Strategic Roadmap (Part 3)
The importance of a strategic roadmap goes beyond executing on it. Learn how your roadmap can serve you in various ways after it is ready.
How to Write Your First Strategic Roadmap (Part 2)
Now that you understand what a good strategic roadmap should include, here is the process that you should follow for building yours.
