Actionable Steps to Optimize and Revitalize Your Product Portfolio

We don’t talk enough about the manager part of being a product manager.

Most of the time, the spotlight stays on features, launch dates, and roadmaps. But...

Most manufacturing leaders I talk to feel something is off, but they struggle to see the real problem. 

• They see the revenue numbers, but sales are flat
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Most product roadmaps are built to plan delivery. They outline what features are coming and when. They help with schedules, internal alignment, and keeping...

In most small to mid-sized manufacturers, the product manager doesn’t exist.

Instead, the work gets split:

• Sales brings market feedback.
• Engineering h
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In my Six Levels of Product Management framework, I break down the responsibilities across roles, from Associate PM to Chief Product Officer. But definitio...

For manufacturers, it’s easy to focus on performance specs, technical capabilities, and product reliability.

But if your customers struggle to use the pro...

I’ve seen two kinds of conversations in product strategy.

One group jumps to ideas fast.
“What if we added this feature?”
“We need something new.”

They mov...

Most product roadmaps are built to satisfy internal priorities.

They’re packed with features, organized by release dates, and shaped by competing voices i...

Manufacturers thrive on efficiency, but when it comes to bringing the right products to market, many rely on gut instinct, engineering-driven decisions, or...