David Pereira David Pereira is a product leader with 15+ years of experience. He's sharpened his skills by leading diverse teams, from startups to giant corporations. Since 2020, he has openly shared his mistakes, failures, and insights on agile product management, reaching over 10 million readers worldwide. His thought-provoking courses had 15K+ satisfied students across 100+ countries. Let his unique expertise inspire your journey.

Stories by David Pereira

Using Case Studies As A Catalyst For Product Adoption

Using case studies as a catalyst for product adoption

Product Management

A simple and concise case study shows what your product or service did for your audience, or how your product improved someone’s life.

David Pereira
Oct 11, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
Balancing Velocity And Long-Term Planning

Balancing velocity and long-term planning

Product Management

What matters most, delivering output or creating value? This guide will help you differentiate what’s sustainable and what’s not in terms of velocity and long-term planning.

David Pereira
Oct 6, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
An Overview Of Micromanagement

An overview of micromanagement

Product Management

Micromanagers excessively monitor their team’s progress, which demotivates them and builds resentment towards you.

David Pereira
Sep 21, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
The Role Of The Product Manager In A Scaling Company

The role of the product manager in a scaling company

Product Management

Over the last decade, I’ve had the chance to be a product manager in different organizations, from start-ups to well-established companies.

David Pereira
Sep 5, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
When To Use OKRs And When Not To

When to use OKRs and when not to

Product Management

No matter the initiative you’re working on, clarity on what success looks like is essential. There are multiple ways to achieve that clarity, including objectives and key results (OKRs) and product goals. But when should you use which method?

David Pereira
Aug 28, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
The Importance Of Team Topology

The importance of team topology

Product Management

Team topology is the way of organizing teams, responsibilities, flows, and communication by defining the accountabilities each team has.

David Pereira
Aug 15, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
Mastering Facilitation: Definition And Examples

Mastering facilitation: Definition and examples

Product Management

Facilitation involves making collaboration easier by allowing your team to accomplish more than the sum of its parts.

David Pereira
Aug 1, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
Guide To Stakeholder Mapping (With Templates And Examples)

Guide to stakeholder mapping (with templates and examples)

Product Management

Stakeholder mapping is a simple method for understanding your stakeholders’ landscape, including their power, interest, and attitude towards your product or initiative.

David Pereira
Jul 27, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read

4 steps for management by objectives (MBO)

Product Management

Management by objective is a style of leadership that empowers teams and individuals by setting goals collaboratively.

David Pereira
Jul 21, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
A Guide To Digital Experience Monitoring DEM

A guide to digital experience monitoring (DEM)

Product Management

Digital experience monitoring is a tool that helps identify issues with the user experience and offers solutions.

David Pereira
Jul 5, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
How To Create A Lean Canvas (With Template)

How to create a Lean Canvas (with template)

Product Management

A Lean Canvas is a single, visual document that outlines what you need to consider when moving from a potential idea to a mature business.

David Pereira
Jun 7, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
How To Give Receive Constructive Criticism Examples

How to give and receive constructive criticism (with examples)

Product Management

Constructive criticism is a feedback technique that aims to help a person grow by focusing on what’s wrong as an opportunity for growth.

David Pereira
Jun 1, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read