Stock Options 101
Understanding stock options can be tough if you’re new to the concept. This is a quick introduction.
If you're just getting started in Product Management, don't join a startup.
Startups are like battlefields - do some training first to improve your chances of survival!
Linking Product Intiatives to Revenue
Do you know the revenue value of the features and product improvements you shipped last year?
Scaling Product Teams
Scaling product teams is a controversial subject. Why, who and when to hire lands many people in hot water as they learn for themselves what's going to work.
Here's my take on why, when and who to hire when scaling your product team.
5 Reasons Product Hires Fail
If you are about to hire a PM check out these 5 basic mistakes you should avoid.
Moving from an IC to a Management Role
When you move from an IC role to a management role you have to figure out how to deliver through your team, rather than just doing it yourself.
The Challenge of hiring your first Product Manager
So you've built a product and the beginnings of an amazing SaaS business from scratch. You're an expert in your problem space and you understand your customers better than anyone else on the planet. You have obsessed about the product for months (probably years) and understand every little detail and decision that's gone into it.
Unlocking Success: Finding the Perfect Product Management Recruiter
Your product is your brainchild, and you need a talented Product Management Recruiter to nurture it with the right team.
From Good to Great: Maximising Performance Through Effective Product Manager Evaluation
Performance evaluations are an essential tool for assessing the progress and development of Product Managers and ensuring they are achieving their professional goals. As a result, it is important to conduct performance evaluations for PMs regularly. In this blog post, we will discuss the best practices for conducting performance evaluations of Product Managers.
Break the Mold: How to Foster a Culture of Innovation in Your Product Team
Fostering a culture of innovation is essential for Product Managers and Designers to stay ahead of the competition and develop cutting-edge products that meet the needs of their customers. In this blog post, we will discuss how to foster a culture of innovation for PMs and Designers.
Fuelling the Future: Developing Product Managers’ Careers for Long-Term Success
Managing the career development of Product Managers is a key responsibility for employers who want to retain top talent and ensure the continued success of their organisation. In this blog post, we will discuss the best practices for managing the career development of Product Managers from the perspective of the employer.
The Price is Right: Navigating the Art of Salary Negotiation with PMs
Negotiating salaries can be a challenging process for both the employer and the employee. As a hiring manager or recruiter, you want to ensure that you're offering a fair and competitive salary that will attract and retain top talent. At the same time, you need to ensure that you're managing your organisation's budget effectively.
Hooking the Best Catch: Sourcing Strategies for Hiring Top Product Managers and Designers
Sourcing talented product managers and designers is critical for the success of any tech or design-focused company. As the demand for these roles continues to grow, it's important to have a strong sourcing strategy in place to attract top talent. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best sourcing strategies for hiring product managers and designers.
Going the Extra Mile: Should You Set a Take-Home Task to Set Your Hiring Process Apart?
The use of take-home tasks as part of a job interview process is a hotly debated topic. Some hiring managers believe that these tasks provide valuable insights into a candidate's skills and working style, while others argue that they can be time-consuming, unreliable, and unfair. In this blog post, we'll explore the pros and cons of using take-home tasks when interviewing product managers and designers in tech.
Know Thy Candidate: The Top Interview Questions for Hiring the Best Product Managers
Some of the top questions to ask when hiring for Product Managers
The Law of Attraction: How to Draw Top Talent to Your Company
In a competitive job market hiring managers need to put their best foot forward in order to find the best possible candidates. Here are some tips for attracting top talent when hiring:
Breaking Bad…Habits: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Product Managers
Hiring product managers can be a complex and challenging process, and there are many common mistakes that can be made along the way. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when hiring product managers:
Is the product manager role becoming extinct?
Is the Product Manager Role becoming extinct?