The Product Handbook

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we take a deep dive into Scrum — one of the most widely used Agile frameworks in the world, and one that’s often done wrong but talked about a lot.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down Agile methodologies — not just the buzzwords, but what they actually mean for product teams trying to ship great software.

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• The core …

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore the Dunning-Kruger Effect — that sneaky cognitive bias where a little knowledge can lead to a lot of overconfidence.

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• What causes the Du…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down the OODA Loop — a decision-making cycle built for speed, adaptability, and staying ahead in dynamic environments.

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• The four stages: O…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack the Ladder of Inference — a powerful model for understanding how we jump from observation to action (often without realizing it).

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• The me…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dive deep into second-order thinking — the essential mental model for seeing past quick wins and anticipating the ripple effects of your decisions.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore Wardley Maps — a powerful visual tool for understanding how your business evolves and how your product fits in the bigger picture.

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• The …

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore the BICEPS framework — a simple but powerful tool to help leaders and product teams think holistically about value creation and performance.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore Teresa Torres’s powerful product discovery tool — the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) — and how to mentally map it, use it, and remember it in the …

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack Shape Up, the product development methodology created by Basecamp that challenges traditional agile models and replaces backlogs with bets.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we challenge the increasingly popular mantra of “think like an owner” — and unpack why leadership isn’t the same as ownership.

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• The difference betwee…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we turn the Double Diamond design process into something you’ll never forget — literally.

We’ll walk through each of the four stages — Discover, Define, Develo…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down A/B testing into memorable, bite-sized pieces — helping you retain what matters and avoid the most common traps.

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• How to remember the…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to turn your brain into a high-performance workspace using mnemonics, memory palaces, and other proven memory techniques.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down Team Topologies — a powerful framework for structuring software teams to maximize delivery, reduce friction, and scale with clarity.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we focus on the Inverse Conway Maneuver — the idea that if your system’s architecture mirrors your organization, then changing the org structure is the fastes…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore Conway’s Law — the idea that the way your teams communicate will directly shape the systems they build.

Originally introduced in 1968 (and still hau…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dive into the LNO Framework by Shreyas Doshi — a no-nonsense lens to help Product Managers focus on the work that actually moves the needle.

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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack the Kano Model — a powerful tool that helps Product Managers go beyond “what users say they want” and focus on what actually drives satisfaction (an…

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack Product-Market Fit — and go further with Brian Balfour’s Four Fits framework for building sustainable growth.

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• Why Product-Market Fit is …