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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 20, 20242 min read
What does a PM do? Holiday edition.
Explaining what I actually do to relatives has always been a challenge, and with the holidays around the corner, I worry, this question...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 10, 20242 min read
What Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Teaches Product Managers About Ignoring Edge Cases
It's been some time now that Silicon Valley Bank failed, but it still feels relevant in late 2024 with all the unexpected things...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 8, 20242 min read
Leveraging System Thinking in Product Management
System thinking—focusing on the relationships and feedback loops within these systems—can help product managers navigate complexity,...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Data-Driven Engagement Done Right
Spotify Wrapped 2024 just dropped, and my playlist is a wild mix: EuroDisco from Ukraine, 1990s Rammstein, Polish black metal, 1970s...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Mission, Vision, Values, Strategy, Execution: A Practical Guide (and Why It’s Complicated)
Today we are addressing a big topic for all companies, big and small: mission, vision, values, strategy, and execution. These five terms...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Dec 1, 20242 min read
Analytics Tools for Product Managers: Which One to Use When?
As a product manager, you’re often asked to leverage analytical tools in your job: SQL, Tableau, Amplitude, or Google Analytics are most...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Product Management in 2025 and Beyond: Preparing for the Next Shift
The next decade will reshape product management as technological advancements, particularly in AI, redefine work and organizational...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 30, 20244 min read
Evaluating Product Frameworks Through a Bottom-Up Lens
The idea of thinking from the bottom up rather than the top down is a good way by which to evaluate product management frameworks....
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 24, 20241 min read
How to Navigate a New Tech Stack as a Non-Technical Product Manager
As a product manager, you’ll often encounter new tech stacks, tools, and frameworks—whether it’s Elixir for backend services, Swift for...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Three Models for Structuring Product Management—and When They Work Best
Over the years, I’ve seen product management teams structured in all kinds of ways. There’s no “correct” model for where product...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 23, 20241 min read
Learn from Software Engineers: Building Requires Breaking
In product management, failure isn’t a disaster—it’s a tool. The best innovations often emerge from mistakes, and the most successful...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 23, 20242 min read
Embracing Uncertainty: Why the Best Product Managers Love Not Knowing Everything
Uncertainty gets a bad rap. It’s the villain in countless meetings, the reason for endless “what if” debates, and the silent cause of...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 23, 20244 min read
Generative AI and Product Management: Tools With Biases That Shape the Practice
Douglas Rushkoff suggests that all technologies carry inherent biases. The wheel favors flat surfaces. The clock fragments time into...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 23, 20243 min read
Applying the Copernican Principle to Product Management
In the 16th century, Nicolaus Copernicus rocked the universe—quite literally—by suggesting that Earth wasn’t the center of everything....
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 23, 20242 min read
The 4 Dimensions of a Well-Rounded Product Manager's Profile
Imagine being the captain of a ship, navigating through stormy seas, calm waters, and uncharted territories. A product manager is much...
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Pro Bono Product Manager
Nov 17, 20243 min read
Hello World!
I’m Ralf , and I’m excited to embark on this new adventure of sharing insights on product management, particularly through the lens of...
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