Bart Krawczyk Learning how to build beautiful products without burning myself out (again). Writing about what I discovered along the way.

Stories by Bart Krawczyk

What Is UX Research Democratization And Why Does It Matter?

What is user research democratization and why does it matter?

Product Management

User research democratization is about expanding access, participation, facilitation, and ownership of UX research to other non-user researching teams.

Bart Krawczyk
Feb 6, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
Why Product Market Fit Is Not Enough 4 Fits Framework

Why product-market fit is not enough: 4-fits framework

Product Management

Everyone is talking about product-market fit (PMF) as if it’s a silver bullet to building successful products. It’s not.

Bart Krawczyk
Feb 3, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
How To Use A Technical Debt Register

How to use a technical debt register

Product Management

A technical debt register brings transparency and clarity as to what type and how much debt you have and can be used to monitor and review your debt ratio.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 31, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
How To Become A Product Manager: A 12-Month Plan

How to become a product manager: A 12-month plan

Product Management

A comprehensive guide to help you identify the best books, articles, introductory courses, and activities to kick-start your product management career.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 24, 2023 ⋅ 10 min read
What Are Release Notes And How To Write Good Ones

What are release notes and how to write good ones

Product Management

The way you use release notes contributes to your overall brand perception. There are more interesting ways to convey information than just sharing dry facts.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 11, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
5 Product Management Trends To Monitor In 2023

5 product management trends to monitor in 2023

Product Management

We discuss five product management trends to keep your eye on in 2023, including an increased focus on monetization, data, remote work, and specialized PM roles.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 10, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
Digital monetization trends to watch in 2023

Digital monetization trends to watch in 2023

Product Management

Monetization has never been sexy. But in 2023, it’s not enough to have a strong value proposition to win the market. You also need a scalable way to monetize the value you delivers.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 4, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
How To Run A Proper Project Kickoff Meeting (With Sample Agenda)

How to run a proper project kickoff meeting (with sample agenda)

Product Management

Initiative kickoff is a critical event in product development. Do it well, and you’ll increase your odds of succeeding. Do it poorly and, at the very best, you’ll get off to a slow start.

Bart Krawczyk
Jan 3, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
4 Project Management Trends To Monitor In 2023

4 project management trends to monitor in 2023

Product Management

Project management is one of the oldest careers in the world. At the same time, it’s one of the fastest-evolving disciplines. Here are four trends we expect to emerge in 2023.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 28, 2022 ⋅ 3 min read
10 Ways To Keep Agile Teams Engaged And Inspired

10 ways to inspire and motivate your agile team

Product Management

Inspired, self-organizing teams easily breeze through challenges and obstacles. Uninspired teams usually require top-to-bottom direction.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 26, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
5 Delivery Metrics You Should Track (Apart From Velocity)

5 delivery metrics you should track (apart from velocity)

Product Management

Ensuring smoother delivery practices leads to better product outcomes. Here are five delivery metrics you should track apart from velocity.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 19, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read
The Freemium Model: How To Know If It’s Right For Your Business

The freemium model: How to know if it’s right for your business

Product Management

The biggest challenge in building freemium-based products is balancing free against premium options. It’s an art that requires a lot of consideration and experimentation.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 15, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read