Tag: prioritization

Shiny Object Syndrome: Definition, Examples, How to Overcome

Shiny object syndrome: Definition, examples, how to overcome

Product Management

Failure to manage and counteract shiny object syndrome can place your organization into a state of constant flux in which it struggles to commit to a single vision, goal, initiative, or direction.

Anjana Rao
Mar 21, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
What Is A Feature Owner? Responsibilities And Role For Agile Teams

What is a feature owner? Responsibilities and role for agile teams

Product Management

Establishing feature owners for product activities can both boost your team’s agency and free PMs up to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Bart Krawczyk
Mar 8, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
What Is The Critical Path Method? Complete Guide With Examples

What is the critical path method? Complete guide with examples

Product Management

Finding out which dependencies matter and which impact timelines the most can be challenging. That is where the critical path method (CPM) can help.

Emma Burt
Feb 14, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
What Is A RACI Chart And How To Use It (With Template)

What is a RACI chart and how to use it (with template)

Product Management

RACI charts help communicate and clarify the roles and responsibilities of people working together. In product management, it adds support for alignment and communication.

Raluca Piteiu-Apostol
Feb 13, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
Eisenhower Matrix: How To Prioritize Tasks (Examples, Template)

Eisenhower Matrix: How to prioritize tasks (examples, template)

Product Management

In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the Eisenhower Decision Matrix and show you how to use it to prioritize your team’s time and tasks.

Cristian Rita
Feb 3, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
What Is A Product Backlog In Scrum? Overview For Agile Teams

What is a product backlog in scrum? Overview for agile teams

Product Management

Effective backlog management can make or break your product. By the same token, misunderstanding your backlog can lead to traps.

David Pereira
Feb 1, 2023 ⋅ 6 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
Top 6 Frameworks For Decision Making

Top 6 frameworks for decision-making

Product Management

There are important separations between types of decision-making processes: should this be made by a group or individual? Do you need consensus?

Antonio da Fonseca Neto
Jan 30, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
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Effectively using the six thinking hats in product management

Product Management

The best way to bring six thinking hats into your organization is to become a champion of it and gradually introduce it to your work.

Bill Ryan
Jan 24, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
What Is The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) In Business?

What is the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) in business?

Product Management

Using the 80/20 elements, outcome, simplicity, progress, and satisfaction, will help you understand whether the last 20 percent of outcome is worth pursuing.

David Pereira
Jan 17, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
How To Effectively Manage Product Risks As A Product Manager

How to effectively manage product risks as a product manager

Product Management

While the generic term of risk applies to an organization, product risk refers to the effect of uncertainty on developing a product.

Raluca Piteiu-Apostol
Jan 5, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
Using Story Points For Velocity Estimation: Does This Really Work?

Using story points for velocity estimation: Does this really work?

Product Management

Product teams and leaders must recognize both the benefits and challenges that come with relying on story points for team velocity estimation.

Uju Ezeanyagu
Dec 19, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read