by shriiyer | Sep 15, 2020 | Blog, Product Management, Shri Iyer
Every professional is fallible—even Product Managers! But in the world of product, the ability to polish a product from brainstorming to sales is crucial. Cognitive biases are common issues faced by PMs and their respective products. The best way to overcome these...
by shriiyer | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Product Management, Shri Iyer
Distractions abound in the world of Product Management, and it’s easy to see why. As Product Managers (PMs) jump from team-to-team, gauge user experiences, and fine-tune a hardware or software product, each moving part of the process creates room for outside...
by shriiyer | Jul 30, 2020 | Product Management, Shri Iyer
The future is uncertain, but that doesn’t stop Product Managers from trying to predict it. Too often, though, attempts to forecast new normals are made in vain. The reality is that even if one is successful in predicting what tomorrow will bring, they might encounter...
by shriiyer | Jun 25, 2020 | Product Management, Shri Iyer
What soft skills are essential for Product Managers? In some ways, traditional and widely-recognized skills of proper communication and relationship building are critical components of success as a Product Manager. However, “soft skills” can be too nebulous and narrow...
by shriiyer | May 24, 2020 | Product Management, Shri Iyer
Why did you become a Product Manager? Perhaps you’re a jack of all trades—you’re creative, a problem-solver, a people-person, a cheerleader and beacon of positivity. Or, maybe you’re a natural leader who craves responsibility and strategic opportunities. There may...
by shriiyer | Apr 22, 2020 | Product Management, Shri Iyer
At every turn in the product lifecycle, PMs lead teams in a variety of decision-making processes. Naturally, there are times when PMs and teams have differing ideas of what will lead to success. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the seemingly simple decision to...