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

Guide To Time Blocking: How To Optimize Your Workload

Guide to time blocking: How to optimize your workload

Product Management

Time blocking is a powerful productivity tactic that can help you achieve more by limiting distractions and eliminating context switching.

Bart Krawczyk
Feb 16, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Product Management

The good, bad, and ugly of product management

Product Management

Product management looks appealing from the outside, but it’s not all roses. Discover the rewards you can reap as you progress in your career — as well as the challenges associated with the role.

Bart Krawczyk
Feb 9, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read

Deep work slots: How to stay focused and avoid distractions

Product Management

Deep work slots can help you not only restore your focus in a world full of distractions, but actually thrive in such an environment.

Bart Krawczyk
Feb 8, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
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