How to Evaluate an API as a Product Manager - ProductFTW #49
You don't have to be an engineer to assess them
Topic
Requirements
Writing requirements, PRDs, user stories, flow diagrams, and edge cases.
What Makes a Good Flow Diagram? - ProductFTW #47
Hint: It's not bullet points
Bug Handling - ProductFTW #36
Triage isn’t just about fixing the loudest complaint; it’s about aligning your decisions with the bigger picture.
The Product Brief - ProductFTW #29
Taking time to create a clear product brief ensures everyone stays on the same page.
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.
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.
For Whom Are You Building - ProductFTW #17
I love upgrading my software. As someone building software professionally, I am eager to see what everyone else is working on. My eagerness to upgrade is often to my detriment, as early versions often contain bugs or some major change by the developer that isn’t to my liking.
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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.
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