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I know better now!!! In my journey to becoming a Product Manager, here are a few things I have a better understanding of. * Product management is not limited to tech alone, with my advanced learning, I've come to realize that Product Management cuts across all industries. A product is anything that offers value and solves a problem. * The Holy Grail of product management is product usage. * Your product will only be as valuable as the problem that it is solving. * A product manager should be problem-aware rather than solution-focused!! Lastly, with Product Thinking you get to know if your product is doing well or not!!!! What I know better is not limited to this but till I update you on the rest, I would love to hear from you in the comment, what you know better about what product management is and is not!!

Strategic yet grounded, diplomatic yet decisive, visionary yet detail-oriented. Welcome to the dynamic duality of being a product manager! I hope you enjoy this insightful read as much as I did. https://lnkd.in/gHZj-iYE #productmanagement

I was recently at a conference listening to a product development leader talking about recent challenges and delays he and his team were experiencing when it came to finalizing the details for a significant product upgrade. So I asked if he felt they hadn't received clear product requirements from the Product Management team. I was surprised at his answer: "We don't have a Product Manager or Product Management team." Well, that may be part of the problem. It's not completely unusual for Product Development and Product Management to be considered one and the same. And in companies that do consider Product Development to be the Product Management team, it could be a reason why products might be underperforming. While the product development team's technical expertise is invaluable, it can sometimes create a bias that hinders their ability to focus on the business aspects needed to put themselves in the customers' shoes and truly understand their problems. When product development is also in charge of product management they may find it challenging to have enough bandwith to also develop and maintain a holistic understanding of the market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer needs. What are your thoughts? When it comes to driving the success of it's most valuable assets - it's products - should a company have the product development team also handling product management?

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#Measurement is the key to control. #Product management is a discipline that involves planning, developing, and managing a product or service throughout its lifecycle. Product managers are responsible for guiding a product from its initial concept through #development, launch, and ongoing improvement. Here's an overview of the key measurables in product #management. Effective product management requires a #strategic mindset, strong #collaboration skills, and a focus on delivering #value to both #customers and the #business. Continuous #improvement and adaptation based on user feedback are key elements of successful product management. Agree on the said measurables to measure the success of product development. Give a thumbs up if you liked it. Share your thoughts in the comments . Share it to your friends, colleagues and associates. Somewhere someone may benefit. Thank You 🙂

What's Product Management? It's an obsession with solving customer problems, I believe the word customers implies the real product customers and the different stakeholders from engineers, business people, designers...etc. The Product Manager has to be able to tell a story about what's better to be worked on and give a reason and time to be built, this involves many tasks including user and market research, Identifying metrics, Prioritization.. etc. so it's all about having enough information to make informed decisions to align the team towards it which will enhance the product success and decrease the risk of failure as not all the products succeeded. Resource Diego Granados's video about what's Product Management.

If you’ve ever wondered what product management means, you’re not alone! Product management is one of the most dynamic and impactful roles within a company, yet it’s often misunderstood. At its core, product management is about creating products that customers love while driving value for the business. This involves a mix of strategy, customer insights, and cross-functional collaboration to guide a product’s journey from initial concept to market success. Key elements that make product management essential: 1️⃣ Customer-Centric Focus – Understanding and solving real customer problems. 2️⃣ Strategic Thinking – Aligning product goals with the broader business vision. 3️⃣ Cross-functional leadership – Working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to bring the product to life. 4️⃣ Continuous Improvement – Using customer feedback and data to refine the product and enhance its value over time. Product managers are like the glue holding it all together, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business goals. The outcome being products that are valuable, viable, and loved by customers. Are you in product management? How would you describe it to someone new to the field?

I used to think product management was all about the product. ↳ I focused on features,  ↳ I ignored user feedback and rushed decisions,  ↳ I believed my vision was the only one that mattered. A common mistake for beginners: If you know the product, you know everything. But many product managers stick to this belief for years. After five years in product management,  I learned invaluable lessons that I follow daily: 1) Customer Obsession: Success starts with understanding your users deeply. 2) Prioritization: Every decision should align with the long-term vision, not just immediate gains. 3) Cross-Functional Collaboration: The best products come from teams that communicate effectively across all departments. 4) Resilience: The path to great products is rarely smooth—embrace the challenges. 5) Continuous Learning: Stay curious and never stop refining your skills. → Ignoring user feedback is a recipe for failure. → Great product managers put the user at the center and adapt constantly. It's not as easy as it sounds. But the insights gained from these lessons are worth it. Share this post to help others avoid common pitfalls in product management.

"Saying No to Say Yes" As a Product Manager, I’ve learned that “no” is one of the most critical words in my vocabulary. Every day, you’re faced with requests: “Can we add this feature?” “What if we do this one thing?” “It’ll only take a little time!” It’s tempting to say yes to everything. After all, who doesn’t want to make stakeholders happy? But here’s the truth: saying yes to everything means saying no to focus, no to strategy, and no to delivering real impact. The hard part? Saying no doesn’t feel good in the moment. But every time I say no to something small, it creates space for something bigger—a yes that moves the needle for our users and the business. Product management isn’t about building everything. It’s about creating the right things. So, next time you’re unsure, ask yourself: “Will this yes matter in a month? A year? Will it create impact?” If not, it’s probably a no. What’s your strategy for saying no?

Product Management has only a little to do with building products. It has more to do with: * It's about understanding your customers' pain points and bridging the gap with effective solutions. * Prioritizing problems worth solving and ignoring the rest * Aligning vision with execution, translating ideas into tangible outcomes. This is the essence of Product Management - solution-focused thinking, always keeping the user at the center of everything we do. Because in the end, it's not just about the product, but the problems it solves, and the value it brings to the table. --- Thanks for reading, and if you enjoyed this: 1. Save it 2. Repost it to share with others 3. Comment with your favorite takeaway Then hit follow → Shobhit Chugh for more posts on product management.