@nobsproductmgmt
Real, no-fluff advice for cracking PM interviews and thriving in the job for PM aspirants, and PMs who want to hone their skills. With 10+ years in Product, I share practical advice to help PMs survive, thrive, and lead with confidence
Layoffs. Gen AI. Uncertainty.
It’s a tough season for PMs. The anxiety is real, and it doesn’t stop when the laptop closes.
But you’re not alone in this. Your work matters. You matter.
Let’s talk about it:
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Every product strategy looks like a masterpiece on paper—until reality shows up with edge cases, missed assumptions, and 'we didn’t see that coming.' Great PMs don’t just plan for success; they brace for chaos. Strategy isn’t perfect—it’s adaptive. #ProductManagement
Engineers hate PMs? 👀 Let’s talk about why (and how we can fix it).
From vague requirements to unrealistic timelines, the tension is real—but there’s a way forward.
Here’s how PMs can earn engineers' respect and build great products together
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"PM interviews don’t have to feel like chaos. 🚀 Break it down, prioritize personas, solve the right problem, & let AI refine your ideas. 💡 Example: Design a mental health app feature. Read my framework to ace product design questions! 🤖✨ #ProductManagement #PMinterview"
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"Your resume is your product. Treat it like one. 🚀
Revamp your PM resume with AI prompts, showcase impact, and stand out in 2025. Bonus: Leverage Gen AI side projects to level up! 💼✨
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"Ever been asked, 'What's the ROI of this feature?' and felt a wave of panic? 😅
Good news: ROI modeling isn’t about perfect math—it’s about thinking critically & connecting dots.
Here's a step-by-step guide to answer confidently:
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Cancel Your Next Sprint Retrospective
If your team isn’t using insights from the last retro, you don’t need another one. Cancel it.
Instead, revisit and apply what you already discussed.
Stay pragmatic, happy Monday 😇
PMs and designers: two sides of the same coin, but often at odds. Pragmatism meets idealism.
In my latest post, I break down why this tension exists and how to collaborate better. From context to experimentation, here’s how to bridge the gap.
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"If your product strategy fits on one slide, it’s either genius or a disaster waiting to happen. There’s no in-between. #NoBSPM"
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"Being a PM is 50% stakeholder management, 30% saying 'I'll follow up on that,' and 20% wondering why the roadmap is already outdated. #NoBSPM"
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Let’s add a Gen AI feature!"—the sentence that makes PMs cringe. Flashy AI features often miss the mark, overlooking integration and real user needs. Thoughtful AI solutioning means pausing, stepping back, and focusing on solving genuine problems
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Mastering the balancing act between people and products is key to being a great PM. From building trust to communicating transparently and picking your battles, politics isn’t a distraction—it’s a skill. Embrace it, and watch your influence and impact soar.
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