This, the seventh and final truth of great product management, isn’t about features or roadmaps, but about the very foundation of success: building strong, lasting connections with people. Here’s why it matters: 🔸 Silos are the enemy of progress. Product managers often find themselves navigating departmental divides. We break down these silos, acting as catalysts for collaboration. 🔸 Great products require […]
Being a product manager means wearing multiple hats 🎩 and navigating a dynamic landscape. Inevitably, PMs will encounter situations that test them. This is where owning a product set comes into play and when things get bumpy. ➡ They need to absorb criticism constructively, manage pressure effectively, and leverage the empathy, experience, curiosity, knowledge, and flexibility they’ve honed throughout their […]
This week’s “7 Truths of Product Management” focuses on ➡ flexibility ⬅ , but not the physical kind. While staying healthy is great, being a great product manager goes way beyond physical flexibility. We’ve discussed being a jack-of-all-trades, empathetic, curious,and experienced. After careful research and experience, we often develop strong opinions and want to stick to them. We’ve listened, applied […]
So far in the “7 Truths of Product Management,” we have explored the importance of being a jack of all trades, having empathy, and having a deep curiosity. Today, we’re diving into Truth #4: Experience Matters. While experience looks good on a resume, the type and level of experience needed in product management depends heavily on specific business needs. It’s […]
➡ Cyber Resiliency is not just backups and DR! ⬅ Many Cloud and Managed Service providers believe that satisfying customer cyber resiliency needs only involves providing essential elements like robust backup, disaster recovery, and a few security products such as MDM or SoC services. While these technologies are foundational for a cyber resilience program, true cyber resiliency extends far beyond […]
As we continue the series on the “7 Truths of Product Management,” the next truth I wanted to dig into is that a great PM needs a DEEP SENSE OF CURIOSITY Whether you’re talking to a customer and trying to understand their needs, or working with engineers to understand technical hurdles, a deep curiosity and genuine interest are crucial. Great […]
I am continuing my series on the “7 Truths of Product Management”. Last week, I discussed the importance of being a jack of all trades. This week, I want to delve into the significance of empathy. I firmly believe that empathy is a core tenet of what a product manager does. Without the ability to put oneself in the shoes […]
I have been thinking a lot about my experiences in product management, from lessons learned the hard way to observing other product managers. I have decided to start a series on the 7 truths of product management. I will tackle each of these as separate posts, but let’s start with the first truth: Product Managers must be a Jack of […]
One of the hardest learned things when I was coming up as a product manager was that I, as an individual, could/should not try and bring a product or enhancement to market all on my own. In the dynamic world of product development, the lone wolf 🐺 mentality just doesn’t cut it. After many years as a seasoned product veteran […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a pivotal question demands our collective attention: Are the data protection and security solutions you offer genuinely safeguarding your clients from the ever-growing Ransomware threat? 💻🔒 🤔 Evaluating Effectiveness: Is Your Offering Keeping Pace?Ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly. Are the cybersecurity solutions you provide evolving at the same speed to ensure comprehensive protection for […]