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Welcome 2025! It’s the perfect time to reflect on how product management is evolving and how we can stay ahead of the curve. The trends that gained traction in 2024 are now shaping the way we ...

If you’re a project manager — or work with one — you’ve probably noticed how tools, processes, and even expectations are evolving faster than never.

2025 is almost ...

Imagine waking up one day to find that your job no longer exists — not because of downsizing or outsourcing, but because AI has replaced the need for human involvement entirely.

It& ...

Too many product managers are demoted to backlog managers without even noticing it. I’ve ranted a lot about it because it drives me nuts.

Most of the time that happens because compa ...

It’s probably not a good idea to write an article after having only slept for 6 hours in the past 48 hours. I just flew across the globe to spend Christmas with my family back home. Officiall ...

I’m sitting at my aunty’s kitchen table, steam rising from her signature chocolate chip cookies, trying to explain why cryptocurrency isn’t just “pretend money on the intern ...

Have you ever considered taking a career break? The first time I thought about taking a break, it felt out of reach because, as a society, we place a premium on uninterrupted career paths. I went o ...

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen AI shake up the tech world as it drives expansive shifts in the job market.

But before you pack up and hit the road, let’s t ...

A look at the definition, and building a team of AI agents that refine your CV and Cover Letter for job applications

Agentic AI is one of the hottest subjects of the AI community in 202 ...

What are our biggest concerns from this evolving business landscape in a Generative AI (GenAI) market worth over USD 180 billion as of 2024?

Nothing ha ...

The Changing Landscape of AI Engineering: Charting the Path to 2025

Imagine stepping into a time machine and traveling back just ten years — you’d find your ...

Why traditional views on change need to change, because AI is about the organization, rather than process and technology

When we look to the future, the place where AI will have the gre ...

Business Information applications help businesses use their data as a resource to make critical decisions and we are going to build one with AI.

AI will inevitably play an ever-increasing ...

Google PM Leader

“ I’ll be honest: I’ve seen a lot of product management interviews where things went south, not because the candidate lacked skills, but because of su ...

A key difference between PM-ing traditional software products vs. AI powered offerings.

Target Audience for this article: Product Managers who wish to build AI p ...

Discover how AI creates value at the heart of Mirakl’s products

AI is everywhere. It’s a transformative force across industries, and at Mirakl, we’re fu ...

In today’s tech world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are becoming integral parts of products across industries — from personalized Netflix recommendations to ch ...

One skill that differentiates a Good PM from a Great PM is the ability to tell a great Story.

Today, what are the odds of getting selected for the job you were interviewed for?

...

Ah, Agile — the buzzword that just won’t quit. It’s been the darling of software development for years, promising flexibility, speed, and a better way to build products. But here& ...

After working at a startup and two major corporations, here are my insights on the best choice.

Choosing between a startup and a big tech company can be pivotal in shaping your career pat ...

Imagine a future where Generative AI doesn’t just respond to queries but proactively solves complex problems across every facet of business. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the r ...

Transition from Business Analyst to Product Manager

I have spent almost 6 years working as a typical business analyst, and when I transitioned to a product manager role 2 ...

Within 5 days, turn 234 user requirements into user stories with acceptance criteria while not talking to users or anyone else. That’s what I did during my last few days as an interim product ...

User interviews are sometimes referred to as “empathy studies” because they provide an opportunity for product teams to develop a deep understanding of their users&rsqu ...

As Product Recruiters, we speak with PMs every day; we see how competitive the current job market ...

Product Design Questions

In every Product Management interview process, you will come across a product design question. A typical example of a product design question is something like ...

The market for job seekers is really tough at the moment.

I talked to a hiring manager who said they got 100 applicants for a Principal PM role in the first day.

Many of the can ...

This is what the top end of the PM market pays in June 2024.

And Meta is hiring. Even at senior levels. For instance, Esther Crawford, famous for sleeping in the Twitter offices when Elon ...

I saved 10 hours last week thanks to AI. Want to know how? Check out these 8 time-saving techniques, that will help you get more time to create awesome Products:

1) Market Research

In the dynamic world of project management, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer, promising to redefine the landscape of Agile methodologies.

As we stand on the cu ...

Asproduct managers, you often need to deal with stakeholders who are a few levels above you. At that seniority level, they don’t always see things through but still have a lot of impact on yo ...

The year was 2012. I moved to Asia to escape my previous management role and teach English. I wanted a break. And yet within a year I’d been promoted, parachuted into an office that was disor ...

Daily stand-up meetings are a routine and a cornerstone of agile project management. They are designed to align teams, identify and resolve blockers quickly, and ensure continuous progress toward p ...

Agile projects come with a unique set of challenges that can hinder progress and impact outcomes. Understanding these challenges and implementing effective strategies is crucial for Agile teams aim ...

Inthe world of digital project management, the need to align the diverse needs and priorities of stakeholders is a challenge that can make or break a project.

As a result, Agile project m ...

I have been working on AI/ML-powered products for more than half of my career at top tech companies and unicorn startups so I am sharing my answer to this question that I have been asked repeatedly ...

I’ve written in the past about hiring the team as a product leader< ...

As a tech enthusiast, I’m always eager to try new tools, but I also recognize the limits of my time when it comes to exploring something new. The same is true for most solopreneurs I know: ad ...

How to be an absolutely badass manager of product managers. Whether you’re the CTO, CPO, founder, or GPM, focus on these 3 pivotal areas to ensure your PMs thrive.

Hey there, PM whi ...

How to be an absolutely badass manager of product managers. Whether you’re the CTO, CPO, founder, or GPM, focus on these 3 pivotal areas to ensure your PMs thrive.

Hey there, PM whi ...

How to be an absolutely badass manager of product managers. Whether you’re the CTO, CPO, founder, or GPM, focus on these 3 pivotal areas to ensure your PMs thrive.

Hey there, PM whi ...

Imagine your success gets measured on your ability to predict the unpredictable.

Sounds ridiculous, huh? Yet, this is how many default to measuring Scrum Masters and their team&r ...

Whether you are a new to the role, new to a company or domain, or you’re taking over a new team, you deal with various unknowns. This makes it tricky to know if you are focussing on the right ...

The question “What’s your favorite product?” in PM interviews is a staple. It’s a straightforward yet insightful query that serves as an icebreaker, reveals your thought pr ...

Are there different expectations from AI Product Managers that an experienced Product Manager cannot meet ? How can this gap be bridged ?

Typically product managers are generalis ...

As a founder of a small startup, managing everything falls on your shoulders. As the company grows, you find yourself busy resolving architectural issues, hiring, and managing other small prioritie ...

Mental models are simple expressions of complex processes or relationships. These models are accumulated over time by an individual and used to make faster and better decisions.

Here&rsqu ...

Introduction

My name is Alex Nguyen and I previously worked as a software engineer at Amazon and Microsoft before joining Google.

Above is the resume I used t ...

I fell for it too.

I used to feel that my life was just too busy and chaotic; there was too much going on and not enough time for learning or mastering the topics I was interested in.

Give a brief self-introduction

Special reminder: It must be brief, without lengthy elaboration. Often, a self-introduction primarily gives the interviewer some buffer t ...

Introduction

Product management has come a long way in the last decade, but there have been many setbacks.

There are more jobs, interest, and awareness in product management t ...

Introduction

A recent study has found that software projects adopting Agile practices are 268 percent more likely to fail than those that do not.

This review explores the stud ...

I know I’ve been reading too much Reddit when I start encountering threads titled: ‘will Product Managers be replaced by AI?’

Long-term? Like 30 years from now? ...

Job interviews are mostly nonsense. According to  Read More

Practical strategies on how to make sure everyone’s interests are accounted for when managing a project team

&nbs ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the success of any project hinges on meticulous planning, seamless execution, and robust management.  Read More

In the profession of Agile Project Management, checkpoints are an effective tool for ensuring that projects remain on track and aligned with their goals.

The Agile project management fram ...

Solopreneurs and small businesses have a hard time with project management.

ChatGPT is there for them.

Here are 10 ChatGPT prompt templates that help you with project management ...

Check out these templates and select the one that best satisfies your project needs.

Customizable project management plan template

monday.com’s template can be customized ...

• Bonnie Dilber is the business recruiting team lead at Zapier.
• If you're finding it tough to find a job right now, she says that you're not alone.
• She shares fi ...

Key takeaways

• A well-crafted project management plan clearly outlines the project’s goals, scope, and key stakeholders; defines the project’s purpose, metrics for su ...

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, understanding AI is becoming crucial for professionals across all fields. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, pivot yo ...

• A former recruiter for Google, Nolan Church now runs Continuum, a talent marketplace for executives.
• He says the best job applicants are prepared with anecdotes that illustrate l ...

I’m back in corporate after four years of self-employment. Even as a seasoned recruiter, I was a bit anxious navigating the employment world after COVID, as things have changed significantly. ...

When I first met Jimbo, he had no title. He was simply the most experienced member of the team. This made him the default on-boarder.

And he was thorough. Pleasant, if a little condescend ...

As a manager, one of the most challenging tasks is to help low-performing team members improve their motivation and skill levels. It’s essential to understand that ...

🕰️✨ Ever found yourself in a meeting, thinking, “This is such a waste of time!”?

It might have been just yesterday or even a few hours back.

Ever wonde ...

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Summary.   

Generative AI can “generate” text, speech, images, music, video, and especially, code. When that capability is joined with a feed of someone’s ...

Top project managers use proven project management techniques to successfully manage a project. A project management technique is a framework or tool that helps plan, organize an ...

John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past and present are certain to miss the future,” and nowhere is this more apparent than in the fie ...

In just five short months, my idea went from concept to acquisition. This is my second acquisition this ...

The moment I hung up my football boots, I knew I was going to be a business owner.

I just didn’t know how.

I taught myself to program, relearned Maths, got into the AI spa ...

In this article, we will discuss prompt engineering. With Generative AI models like ChatGPT and AI Art taking over, prompt engineering is going to become one of the most sought after skills withing ...

Are you on the hunt for fresh SaaS ideas? Or thinking of starting your own software company? Then now is the time to act. Competition in the SaaS world is fierce and it’s getting more regulat ...

Yesterday at Google I/O (their yearly developer conference) they introduced an advance A.I. model along with a set of cool tools and creative software. These A.I. models go by the name of ...

Microsof ...

The bigger-is-better approach to AI is running out ...

Earlier, cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, and the ever-mysterious Shiba Inu, took the world by storm.

We jumped in and invested our hopes and money, only to fi ...

Interview Tips:

1. Show confidence and smile

2. Speak with logic, make sure your answer concise and get to points (NOT wordy) provide the information in the right context