List: All things Product | Curated by Roger Norton

Oct 17, 2024
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All things Product
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How to build software: Do it. Document it. Then Automate it.I ran a startup studio which consulted by building tech for 50+ startups over 6 years. These 3 steps are the most common advice I gave to…
Jun 28
Jun 28
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3 Conversations that will immediately level-up a PMInformation, understanding and insights are the currency of a good PM. Being in the know, knowing the facts, and being able to reference…
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What changes as PM levels up?If you’re wanting to know how to level up your career in Product, it helps to know what actually changes as you progress. A career in PM…
Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
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Technical PMs don’t need to codeThere are many ways to become more technical as a Product Manager without learning how to code. Don’t get me wrong, having experience in…
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
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Demystifying Product Market FitProduct Market Fit is the holy grail of early-stage startups, but it is so poorly understood. It’s why I’ve previously posted on Why PMF is…
Jul 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
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🎄 Building your PM careerDespite being a relatively new discipline, Product Management is incredibly popular as a career choice. It is often seen as easy to get…
Jun 11, 2023
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Jun 11, 2023
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There’s no ‘right’ way to build a productI often see images of the above shared in product groups when questions arise about the “right” way to build new products. But there is no…
Aug 25, 2022
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Aug 25, 2022
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Customers can’t innovate for youGetting direct feedback from customers is critical when building relevant, successful products. But don’t add their ideas to your backlog…
Aug 30, 2022
Aug 30, 2022
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What’s in a name? Specialisations in Product ManagementProduct management is a hot topic these days, and with the rapid rise in adoption, it’s clear that a Product Manager can bring a lot of…
Jan 18, 2023
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Jan 18, 2023
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This list is made up of posts that all relate to the Product Discipline - mostly advice that I've found myself repeating to the early-stage startup teams that I coach.
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Why Product Market Fit is a bad targetAlso known as the “holy grail” in startup land, Product-Market Fit (PMF) is a popular target for how you know when you’re ready to scale…
Mar 23, 2022
Mar 23, 2022
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Ditch the long PRDWriting a “Product Requirements Document” or “PRD” all too often the sole responsibility of a Product Manager. (Particularly in Africa.) It…
Jan 5, 2022
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Jan 5, 2022
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Explaining Product Roadmaps to a 5y/oThis question was recently posed to a group of product managers. I took a stab at the answer and thought I’d share it here too:
Feb 15, 2022
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Feb 15, 2022
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Simple hack to improve Daily Stand upsStand ups can be super useful or a massive waste of time. here’s a hack that I’ve found to keep it the former. (+bonus tip for remote…
Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
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Creating a Vision & MissionA Vision and Mission is too often regarded as meaningless because there is no clear connection between them and current actions or…
Aug 27, 2021
Aug 27, 2021
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How to hire a Product ManagerThis is a step-by-step guide that I share with startup founders that need to hire a PM.
Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
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What is ‘ Product’?Companies are beginning to recognise the value of Product as a distinct capability to create a competitive edge in the market. Despite…
Feb 18, 2021
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Feb 18, 2021
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How to run effective 1:1sCreating an open opportunity for team members to raise issues and ask questions outside of the work tasks is really important…
Dec 21, 2020
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Dec 21, 2020
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