User Problems - ProductFTW #25
I see product managers attempting to mangle the problem into a problem that matters to them and that they can solve.
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PM Job Hunting: A Firsthand Account - ProductFTW #22
In today's competitive job market, finding a new role can be incredibly challenging, with many facing the added pressure of widespread layoffs and an influx of candidates vying for the same positions. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview a product manager who wished to remain anonymous. They
Tips for Terrific Tickets - ProductFTW #21
Every ticket, regardless of type (e.g., bug report, user story, compliance task), should contain a good title, description, impact, prioritization, and due date.
User Stories - ProductFTW #15
A user story is a short description of a product feature from the perspective of the person who desires the new capability, typically a user or customer of the system. It’s a formula that keeps your product's who, what, and why top of mind for everyone involved in its development.
Presentation Skills - ProductFTW #14
One of the most effective ways to share critical information about a product or feature project is through presentations.
Mastering the Art of Requirements: PRDs that Actually Work - ProductFTW #13
Ah, the PRD. The bane of every product manager's existence. We've all been there, staring at a blank screen, wondering how the hell we're supposed to dump all of our product knowledge into a few measly pages. And then, once we've poured
Determining the Problem to be Solved - ProductFTW #12
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been chatting about how to influence others and get more work done when you know the problems you’re trying to solve and the things you’re trying to build. Today, we’re diving into some foundations, before you’re even ready to
Leading Without Authority as a Product Manager - ProductFTW #11
As a product manager, your success requires that a number of teams - engineering, design, marketing, just to name a few - work together in harmony, all marching to the beat of the same product vision. It’s your job to influence how resources are allocated and keep everyone focused on the
Building Confidence in Saying "No" - ProductFTW #7
This week, I want to dig a little deeper into a topic Ellen touched on in our last post: the product management mantra that you should say “no” more than you say “yes.” It was certainly the first big lesson Matthew instilled when he hired me as a product manager
How to Effectively Communicate as a Product Manager - ProductFTW #6
So, how did I improve my communication to a commanding-a-room level? Practice. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect, and communication is something that needs to be practiced almost every day. Here are ways you can practice...