Yes, it’s possible—and sometimes beneficial—to blend Waterfall (structured phases) with Scrum (iterative agility). This hybrid model is often called "Wagile" or "Water-Scrum-Fall." Here’s how it works, when to use it, and key pitfalls to avoid. 1. How to…
As a Product Manager, you’re the bridge between stakeholders (execs, clients, sales) and the team (engineers, designers). This often creates tension: Stakeholders want more features, faster, cheaper. The team wants realistic deadlines, fewer pivots, focus on quality.…
Using too many metrics to measure a product can backfire, leading to analysis paralysis, misalignment, and poor decision-making. Here’s why it’s dangerous—and how to streamline your approach. 🚨 5 Risks of Metric Overload…
A Product Requirements Document (PRD) is the single source of truth that defines what to build, why it matters, and how success will be measured. It aligns teams (engineering, design, marketing) and prevents costly miscommunication. Core Components of…
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a goal-setting framework used by top companies (Google, LinkedIn, Uber) to align teams and measure success. Here’s how to implement them effectively in product…
1. Daily Workflow (Typical Day) TimeActivityKey PM Mindset9:00 AMCheck metrics (DAU, conversion funnels)Data-first: "Why did retention drop yesterday?"10:00 AMStandup with engineersUnblock, don’t micromanage: "What’s blocking this API integration?"11:00 AMUser research syncEmpathy: "Pain point…
1. Core Interview Stages StageWhat They TestPrep TipsResume ScreenRelevant experience (side projects, PM-like roles)Highlight outcomes: "Increased DAU 30% by optimizing onboarding"Product SenseAbility to think like a PMPractice FAANG-style questions: "Design a…
