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

8 Ways To Reduce Cycle Time And Why It’s Important

8 ways to reduce cycle time and why it’s important

Product Management

Cycle time one of the most underrated metrics for product managers to track. Learn eight ways to reduce the time between starting work on an item and completing it.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 12, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read
What Is Data Democratization And Why Does It Matter?

What is data democratization and why does it matter?

Product Management

The ever-increasing importance of data in driving product outcomes led to the birth of new data approaches — one of them being data democratization.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 9, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read
Customer Segmentation: What It Is And How To Do It

Customer segmentation: What it is and how to do it

Product Management

Segmentation brings focus. A product for everyone is a product for no one. The more you focus on a specific segment, the higher the chance of actually winning and dominating that segment.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 7, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
What Is The Hook Model? How To Build Habit-Forming Products

What is the hook model? How to build habit-forming products

Product Management

Among the best-performing products are those that build new habits for their users. If people come back habitually, the likelihood they will churn decreases dramatically.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 2, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
A 5-Step Framework For Running Great Sprint Retrospective Sessions

A 5-step framework for running great sprint retrospective sessions

Product Management

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to running a sprint retro, but a tried-and-true framework includes five steps: Set the stage, gather data, generate insights, decide what to do, and close the retro.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 30, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
How to run more engaging sprint retrospectives: 20 fresh formats

20 fresh retrospective session formats and ideas

Product Management

It might seem like reinventing the wheel, but it takes just 10–20 minutes of prep to devise an exciting retro format — an investment that pays off.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 22, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read
Quality Assurance Featured Image

What is quality assurance (QA) in software development?

Product Management

In this guide, we’ll describe what quality assurance (QA) is, explain why it is distinct from testing, and the role QA specialists play in the product development lifecycle.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 17, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read
What Is A Strategy Canvas And How To Create One (With Examples)

What is a strategy canvas and how to create one (with examples)

Product Management

You can use a strategy canvas to assess opportunities, evaluate competitors, and even plot a brand new value proposition. Learn what a strategy canvas is and what you can do with it.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 15, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read
Product Designer (PD) Vs. Product Manager (PM): What’s The Difference?

Product designer (PD) vs. product manager (PM): What’s the difference?

Product Management

Discover the differences between the PD and PM roles and how they work together to connect user problems to business objectives.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 10, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read
Product Management Anti-Patterns And How To Avoid Them

Product management anti-patterns and how to avoid them

Product Management

There are good and bad product managers. The best way to distinguish the two is to look out for common product management anti-patterns.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 9, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read
How To Nail Your First 90 Days As A Product Manager

How to nail your first 90 days as a product manager

Product Management

Whether you are an experienced product manager starting a new job or an entry-level product professional, your first 90 days are critical.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 7, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read
What Is Stakeholder Management: Tools And Techniques

What is stakeholder management: Tools and techniques

Product Management

Great stakeholder management leads to resources, support, and even friendships. Poor stakeholder management might be a nail in the coffin of one’s career.

Bart Krawczyk
Nov 3, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read