We repeatedly experience product teams that do not fully develop their potential even under good conditions. They are subject to one or more widespread pitfalls without really noticing them. Which makes it important to recognize these shortcomings in order to avoid them in the second step. …

You have your first or a new job? Then follow these steps to have a good start: 1. Get on the same page with your manager right from the start No matter who makes the first step: consult with your manager the expectations of the first 6 months. If the expectations are not similar anyway, but leave enough flexibility, also suggest the following…

Part-time product positions are rarely offered and some senior executives are skeptical that this even makes sense due to the workload. Time for a closer look. On the one hand, all PMs know that even a 40-hour week is hardly enough. More customer-, market-, competition- and trend analyses, more deep…

If you’re responsible for a product as a product manager, you know how short time can get. The team, the internal and external business environment, evaluating new opportunities and risks every week, developing strategies and tactics, and daily operational incidents all need attention. As products and teams get larger, the…

We develop sophisticated mechanisms to observe and capture reality, process that data in a variety of ways, and use it to improve decision making to help us achieve our goals. Data-driven decisions can be highly beneficial in many cases, but should not replace the effort to gain a deep understanding…

In the product management triangle — desired by the customer, feasible, and economically viable — social responsibility is not explicitly included. We certainly ensure that we solve real customer problems in a way that pleases users and serves our company well. However, social responsibility is not mentioned in these models. …

I enjoy good food, but I’m not much of a cook. So when I want to prepare a good meal, I tend to cook by recipe. The right ingredients, good equipment and a clearly defined process usually lead to success. If such an approach works in the kitchen, why not…

Since there is no single valid definition for both roles and companies have different interpretations of them, there is a chance that in some cases both roles are seen as a synonym. Definitely, both roles have an overlap of responsibilities. …

You become a problem solver Senior management have enough challenges that they need to take care of. They need leaders who are able to solve the problems in their field autonomously . If you want to recommend yourself for a management position, it’s best to show this competence already as an employee. …