Product Notes
Insights for Creative Product Managers
“A Simple Kind of Life”: Why Good Product Managers Must Focus
Doing more as a product manager is often a recipe for frustration and misaligned teams. Focus, or simplicity, is a powerful principle in product management that can lead to greater clarity, efficiency, and user satisfaction. By prioritizing focus in your product strategy, one can achieve better outcomes and drive success for your product and your business.
“How Do You Measure, Measure A Year?” - Product Metrics For Success
I am a self-admitted product nerd. I love to build - it is one of the most satisfying aspects of being a product manager. But building without context or check-ins can be dangerous and throw a team off track, and even risk its demise.
However, building is not enough. A good product is measured by the impact the product has for the business and its users. Establishing metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs), is crucial for tracking progress and ensuring that the product is meeting its goals. Otherwise, product leaders risk wasting resources (money, time, personnel) in pursuing an idea that is ultimately unviable.