3 Gems from around the (PM) world - Vol 9
Product prioritization, Problem solving, Effective product Management
Hey PMs
Happy Friday. Here are some things I found of immense value about product management. Hope you find them useful too.
In this post:
Gem #1: Prioritization is a political problem by Rich Mironov
Gem #2: A Guide to Problem-Solving for Product Managers - Rohit Verma
Gem #3: Decoding the DNA of effective product management - Melissa Perri
Gem #1: Prioritization is a political problem by Rich Mironov
Rich is a highly respect product advisor and writes about product management. In this article he discussed why prioritization is a political problem and how to handle it.
”Prioritization is more than an analytical/intellectual exercise. It's an organizational challenge with natural disagreements among stakeholders. Product leaders need to think about motivating the right kinds of participation and addressing the emotional issues that arise. Spreadsheets and models are necessary, but not sufficient.”
Gem #2: A Guide to Problem-Solving for Product Managers - Rohit Verma
As PM, you will run into many different types of problems. And to solve them you need a method. Identifying the right problem and the root causes is half the battle. In this article Rohit Verma proposes the McKinsey approach.
Gem #3: Decoding the DNA of effective product management - Melissa Perri
In this podcast of Product Thinking, Quincy Hunte, Global Transformation Product Leader at Amazon Web Services, joins Melissa Perri to dive into the world of product management, operations, and transformation. They explore key components such as decision-making, product leadership, innovation, and outcome-based funding.
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