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The 6 Worst Things Product Managers Say to Engineers
September 7, 2021
The 6 Worst Things Product Managers Say to Engineers

Here are six things that no engineer wants to hear from their product manager. Learn what not to say to the development team — plus what you should say instead.

Transition to product management: Where do PMs come from?
August 24, 2021
Transition to product management: Where do PMs come from?

Product managers rarely start out of college. Find out the roles they typically transition from into product management and the skills needed for success in the field.

Customer Requests vs. Ideas
July 27, 2021
Customer Requests vs. Ideas

Customer requests vs. customer ideas. Learn how great product managers evaluate customer feedback and uncover the larger idea behind a one-off request.

Are You Stuck as an Individual Contributor?
July 19, 2021
Are You Stuck as an Individual Contributor?

Moving from an individual contributor to a manager role is not for everyone. Learn about new principal roles and how they benefit people and organizations.

Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Nate Hicks
June 15, 2021
Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Nate Hicks

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nate Hicks has 14 years of experience in the aviation industry and five years of experience in software. He currently manages the Asset Records…

6 Surprising Tips for Better Product Team Meetings
June 10, 2021
6 Surprising Tips for Better Product Team Meetings

Take an incremental and immediate approach to reflection by carving out time in each meeting for a mini retro — whether it is a specific sprint or project. You can…

The Product Manager vs. the Engineering Manager
May 13, 2021
The Product Manager vs. the Engineering Manager

Product managers and engineering managers work together to solve customer problems. But many lack clarity around who does what during each phase of product development.…

The Founder's Paradox: How to Be a Visionary and Get Paid Now
May 11, 2021
The Founder's Paradox: How to Be a Visionary and Get Paid Now

"She with a plan wins." The best boss I ever had said this. (Often.) She was a mentor to me and her mantra became one of my own. I referenced this line in some of my…