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How to do product management the right way
The ‘right way’ to do product management is the way that works at your company and gets results for the business and your users. Not a specific process…
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Steedan Crowe
Am I a bad product manager? Staying positive in a world of layoffs, reorgs, and tanking metrics.
I’ve doubted my ability as a product manager more than once lately. It can be easy to question your skills and abilities, and the more senior you…
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After the sprint
The SCRUM guide will tell you that there is a sprint review and retro after the sprint. But there is so much more you should do at the end of each…
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Managing the sprint
We all run into at least a few common challenges when managing sprints. The good news is that making a few changes can have a really positive impact and…
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Is your product backlog ruining your life? 5 steps to getting your backlog back on track
How to manage your product backlog efficiently and save time. From removing unnecessary tasks to planning and estimating. How to keep your backlog from…
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How to know what to build next as a Product Manager
How do you know what to build next? If even the best plans can fail, how do you improve your chances of success? In short, you just need to try more…
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5 books that changed how I think as a Product Manager
Some of these books would make great gifts; be sure to add a couple to your wish list and maybe even pick one up for a friend.
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Recognizing failure and knowing when to move on
Sometimes, we just want to push harder, but that’s not always the answer. It's important to recognize failure and know when to move on.
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Is product manager a good role in 2025?
Current economic issues aside, the answer to the question, “Should you become a product manager in 2025?” lies in the answer to “Why did you want the…
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10 Product Manager Superpowers
We’re all driven by different things. Maybe you joined your company because of the mission; if not, that’s fine.
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Managing large-scale projects as a Product Manager
You should know that if you take on something of this magnitude, you will be fighting an uphill battle
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From reactive to proactive
How Product Managers can get beyond putting out fires
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