The Product Management Career Path - ProductFTW #84 What changes over time is the scope of the problems or products you manage and how much of the strategy you own
When Should Your Startup Hire a Head of Product? - ProductFTW #73 It's about complexity, not funding stage.
Do Startups Need Product Managers? - ProductFTW #70 “Do we actually need a Product Manager?” If this conversation is happening, the answer is usually yes. As a consultant, I am rarely brought in when everything is working perfectly. The call usually comes when something feels off, but no one can quite name it. The team has grown, and
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