Good, Fast, Cheap - ProductFTW #62
Why the Old Product Triangle Still Holds Up
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The MVP - ProductFTW #61
Hint: It's NOT the Most Valuable Player
The Importance of Working Agreements - ProductFTW #60
Working agreements are one of the most underrated tools for improving collaboration between product and technology teams. They establish clear expectations, reduce friction, and create a shared understanding of how work gets done. A strong working agreement ensures that teams speak the same language, define success in the same way,
The Nine-Box Matrix - ProductFTW #59
When I first became a manager of a large team, I found it difficult to assess where each team member stood without comparing them directly to one another. Every individual had different strengths, weaknesses, and potential for growth, but figuring out how to evaluate their progress and make objective decisions
The Unhappy Path - ProductFTW #58
When building products, it is easy to focus on the happy path. The happy path is the ideal scenario where everything works as expected and the user moves seamlessly from point A to point B. It is the experience we hope for, the one we test most thoroughly, and often
The Ten Questions I Always Ask Myself as a Product Manager - ProductFTW #57
Recently, I was mentoring a new product manager, and I realized that every time I receive a request, whether it is a new feature, an enhancement, or even a bug fix, I instinctively run it through a mental checklist of ten questions. These questions help me decide whether it is
The Importance of Release Notes - ProductFTW #56
As a product manager, you are responsible for ensuring that your product is delivered, executed, and communicated effectively. While the engineering team focuses on technical tasks within a sprint, you are the closest to understanding what is being delivered from a user perspective. That means you are also responsible for
Why I Am Not the Biggest Fan of GraphQL - ProductFTW #55
I am not the most technical person. My focus is on product development, but I make it a point to dip my toes into the technical landscape so that I can ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and ensure feasibility before committing to a feature.
Recently, I have been working
My #1 Interview Question - ProductFTW #54
My favorite question to ask when hiring a PM
Knowing When to Launch - ProductFTW #53
The Balance Between Readiness and Reality