A case study + three techniques. — We make assumptions all the time. Anything we can’t prove is an assumption. We assume who our customers are, what they need, and how we can help them. In the end, not only do many of our assumptions turn out to be invalid, but even these valid ones are rarely…

The highest ROI investment you can make is to invest in yourself — There’s a common saying that the best investment is to invest in yourself. But what does it mean, exactly? Let’s unpack a few ways to invest money in your professional growth as a product manager. It’ll pay off tremendously. 1. Reforge membership If I was to recommend one investment you can make, it’s…

Focus o these core skills to 10x your product management career — Product management is a broad discipline and entails multiple various skills. It takes years to hone all of them. However, not all product managers are created equal. Some will lead more into the technical side, some will enjoy working on 0–1 type of products, while others will find joy in…

A curated list of resources for product managers — Product management is a broad discipline. There are tons of books, courses, templates, and other resources out there. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. To simplify your and my life, I’ve curated a list of the most notable collections on various PM topics. Whatever you are looking for, there’s a high…

How to balance low-hanging fruits and big bets for the best outcomes. — There is a common sense knowledge in product management that we should pursue low-hanging fruits, that is, solutions that are relatively high-impact and low-effort. Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, low-hanging fruits also come with serious disadvantages we should also consider when prioritizing the next initiatives.

How to never run out of valuable product insights — Capturing insights is one of the essential processes for building products. New insights help: refine existing ideas understand the big picture better assess if you are working on the most impactful things All you need is to invest a couple of hours each month into these five areas. Market analysis There’s a…

Product discovery is one of the most important aspects of building great products. Still, it’s also one of the hardest parts to nail. Although nothing beats experience, having strong theoretical knowledge can help you improve your product discovery game. …

Even the greatest value proposition can fall short if it doesn’t fit the big picture — Focusing only on value proposition can lead you to great products that are unsustainable and not known by users. Instead, make sure it fits the big picture, can be sustained by the business, and can contribute to the business. While I wouldn’t encourage you to build a robust business model…

Job interviews tend to be hard and stressful. Especially now that the technology sector is experiencing a wave of layoffs and decreased demand for new hires. Preparation is the key, they say. …