In the last 10 or so years, Product management has become one of the most sought after roles across the globe.

In today’s article, I will talk about the following: Why do most people (PMs and others) focus on weaknesses and not strengths Why is focusing on weaknesses limiting your true potential Why should you focus on your strengths Why is focusing on your strengths important in product management How can…

What if I told you it took me 25+ failed interviews and 2+ stressful months to secure my first product management job? Would you believe that behind the façade of success lies a journey filled with ups and downs, self-doubt, and invaluable lessons? Today I share the story of the…

You do tens of tasks in the first week when you join a new team or company. But not all those tasks are directly linked to your success in the new role. …

To excel at execution, you should do three things really well: — 1. Identify the right things to do 2. Do it 3. Learn from it In this article I define what each of the above means. Unlike other guides, I do not focus on “how”, but only on the “what”. Identifying the right things to do The simplest (and the best) way to master this step is…

Help product development teams focus on the right priorities for the next twelve months. — The annual product plan is a roadmap for the company and the product for the next twelve months. It’s also a document that quantifies the projected impact (i.e. …

95% of people “think” they are self-aware, while only 10–15% genuinely are self-aware. — Today, I share a simple 5 step process to become a self-aware product manager. Following this guide will help you accomplish three things: Know the skills required to succeed in your role. Understand how well you’re doing one each of them. Identify the areas which need the most work to…

Stakeholder management is a critical part of a product manager’s job. Let’s discuss the five stakeholders they should meet with regularly in order to be successful. — Managing and meeting with stakeholders can be more complex than product development professionals expect. Here are some tips that can help you to set a cadence for how you can manage the relationships with your stakeholders. …

Skip level meetings are one-on-one meetings where you meet your manager’s manager. These kinds of meetings are important because they are helpful in learning about the following: Understanding your role and the success criteria Strengthen the relationship between you and leadership Align on company priorities Receiving and sharing feedback Sharing…