It's commonly accepted nowadays that we use user stories or some variation on them to communicate our "product requirements" to development teams (job stories, jobs to be done, scenarios, etc). And while this is certainly an improvement over some of … [Continue reading]
Knowing Your Effort Budget
It's amazing to me how often I talk with someone about a project they're working on, and when asked "what's your budget on this" they just look at me with a blank look. Let's be real for a minute -- everything we do in product design, development, … [Continue reading]
Assumptions, Risks, and Constraints – The Keys to Success
One of the most important parts of being a Product Manager is making sure that your stakeholders and developers understand not only what you're trying to do, but the surrounding circumstances in which you're trying to do it. Often, this is a matter … [Continue reading]
That Which is Urgent is Not Always Important
We've all been there -- that sudden call from one of your Sales team with a customer "on the hook" but they only need this one more thing to close the deal. Or maybe it's an escalated issue from your biggest customer that lands in your mailbox with … [Continue reading]
You’re Already a Product Manager…
One of the most common questions I encounter in my work as The Clever PM is a simple one -- "How do I become a Product Manager?" And, while the specifics depend greatly on the individual person, where they're at in their careers, and what companies … [Continue reading]
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