The Product Handbook

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how storytelling helps product managers move beyond data and decks to truly inspire teams and stakeholders.

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• Why stories create stronger…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how product managers lead product releases — from planning and coordination to launch and post-launch success.

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• How release management w…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we demystify product strategy so you can explain it, build it, and defend it in a tough interview without breaking a sweat.

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• What strategy is in pl…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we review Cracking the PM Interview — the go-to book for aspiring and experienced product managers preparing for interviews.

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• The main frameworks a…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to run sprint retrospectives that actually drive improvement — not just another round of “what went well, what didn’t.”

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• The real pu…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dive into the pre-mortem — a proactive exercise where teams imagine a project has already failed and then work backward to uncover why.

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• What a …

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how product managers can run post-mortems that actually drive learning and improvement — without the blame game.

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• What makes a post-mort…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how APIs have evolved from technical connectors to full-fledged products — and what it takes to manage them successfully.

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• The fundament…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we look at how product teams can brainstorm effectively — moving beyond sticky notes and chaos to structured, creative problem-solving.

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• Proven bra…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how product managers can navigate tough conversations with engineers and designers — the kind that can make or break collaboration.

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• How…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down the concept of technical debt — what it is, why it matters, and how product managers can handle it without drowning in metaphors.

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• Wh…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack what really happens to products — and the product managers who build them — during mergers and acquisitions.

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• The role of product managem…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dive into the psychology of pricing — and how small tweaks can change the way customers perceive value.

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• How anchoring shapes purchasing decisio…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down the core unit economics every product manager should understand — Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), and payback pe…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dig into the strategies and metrics that keep customers coming back — and why retention often matters more than acquisition for long-term growth.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to lead and inspire without relying on a formal title — a must-have skill for every product manager.

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• How to build credibility and t…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack how to approach the product manager interview with clarity and confidence — starting with the STAR method for storytelling.

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• How to use S…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down user story mapping — a visual, collaborative technique for aligning teams and building products from the user’s perspective.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how AI is changing the way product managers approach continuous discovery — and why human empathy is still the ultimate competitive advantage.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we look at how AI is reshaping product management — and why side projects are becoming a career superpower for PMs.

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• How AI tools can help you prot…