Dual track: continuous discovery & delivery (12 minute read)
Dual track is a concept that integrates continuous product discovery and delivery within the same team, enabling them to simultaneously explore opportunities and deliver high-quality solutions. This approach helps reduce risk by combining research-based insights with iterative development, fostering a more agile and responsive product development process.
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When to write strategy, and how much? (8 minute read)
This article discusses when and how much strategy to write in an engineering organization, emphasizing the importance of timing, pacing, and understanding the organization's context. It advises focusing on one strategy at a time and using "strategy altitude" to manage the scope and impact, ensuring strategies are adopted effectively without overwhelming the organization.
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Anticipating the unseen (6 minute read)
As AI becomes central to product initiatives, team members will see enhanced AI capabilities, shifting AI from a support tool to a core team player. This will free product managers to focus more on strategy, creativity, and human elements that AI can't replicate. In an AI-driven future, leadership, communication, and empathy will be essential superpowers for product managers.
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The anti-roadmap (4 minute read)
An anti-roadmap complements your vision by clearly defining what the company won't pursue and why, helping the team stay focused and aligned with core objectives.
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Will we lose our jobs to AI? Cutting through the hype (6 minute read)
AI hype is driven by Big Tech, which often exaggerates its potential. Despite heavy investment, progress is slowing, and monetization remains difficult. While AI enhances productivity, it still relies on human judgment to filter valuable output. The key to future-proofing your career is continuous upskilling and growth.
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Deep-dive: a product manager's guide to product launches (8 minute read)
Prepare for a successful product launch by conducting a launch audit to identify and address process gaps, building a collaborative launch team across departments, and embracing continuous learning to refine your strategies. Each launch is an opportunity to improve, strengthen your team, and grow as a leader.
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The YC approach on how to sell (4 minute read)
To succeed in sales as a founder, focus on leveraging your passion and industry expertise by actively engaging in prospecting, listening to customer needs, and closing deals with persistence and adaptability. Building a sales team should come after you've honed these skills yourself. It is important to understand customer problems and iterate on your sales approach.
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