
Product Management is a critical, but often misunderstood function, in every organization. Equal parts designer, developer, manager, and researcher, the Product Manager dedicates their time to balancing the various needs and inputs of an organization. The work is complex and, often, thankless.
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” — Steve Jobs
Except no. Time, energy, and attention are not free. Remember how a good strategy is focused? Focus is a strategic advantage that lets you move faster on what matters most. That’s why a tiny start-up with dozens of employees can win against a company of hundreds or thousan…