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#HowIPM - Bi-Weekly Product Management Tips and Tricks
by Jeremy Horn
"How I PM" is a bi-weekly series where product managers of all levels and experiences share actionable tips, strategies, and insights on their unique approaches to product management. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned leader, this series delivers valuable takeaways to enhance your craft. Subscribe to The Product Way channel to stay notified about new episodes every other week. #HowIPM #ProductManagementTips #CareerGrowth #Leadership #ProductManager #TechCareers #ProductivityTips #ProductStrategy #ProductDevelopment
Episodes
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Why You Should Reach Out Before You Need Something
Most product managers default to transactional relationships with their cross-functional partners. The first message is always attached to a need. The relationship never develops a foundation independent of the work. What changes when you reach out before there is anything to ask for? Ben...
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How Small Experiments Improve Team Processes
Every team runs on processes that started as someone's best guess and hardened into routine. The defaults rarely get tested because changing them feels like a bigger commitment than keeping them. What if the commitment were two weeks instead of permanent? Merziyah Poonawala, Principal Product...
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Why Your Timelines Sound Like Promises
A single phrase in how product managers communicate release dates determines whether stakeholders hear an estimate or a commitment. The distinction is subtle enough that most PMs do not catch it until trust has already taken a hit. Adam Race, Head of Product at ITV, shares the phrasing shift that...
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Stop Judging Ideas by Job Title
The How I PM collection includes 50 strategies from practicing product leaders. Most are available exclusively to Product Way members. Renata McCurley, Founder of Mariposa Insights, has led product teams for over 20 years across consulting and enterprise environments. In this tip, she addresses a...
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Stop Putting Features on Your Roadmap
Your roadmap is not a feature list. If it is, you are solving the wrong problem. In this How I PM episode, Michael Ionita — CEO of LFG Solutions, VP of Product, and General Manager of R&D — shares a simple shift that changes how your entire team thinks about what they are building and why.…
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Tell Your Product Story with a Strategy-Based Roadmap (#HowIPM)
Great product managers apply product thinking everywhere. Including their own careers. In this How I PM episode, Patrick Hoffman, building products at Meta, shares a powerful mental model: treat yourself and your career as a product. Patrick explains how thinking this way changes how you make...
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Tell Your Product Story with a Strategy-Based Roadmap
One of the biggest challenges in product management is explaining value in a way that actually lands. Feature lists rarely work. Stories do. In this How I PM episode, Joni Hoadley, product management coach and consultant, shares how to use a strategy-based roadmap to tell a clear, compelling...
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Create Clarity with a One-Slide Product Summary
One of the hardest parts of product management is clarity. Features mean different things to different stakeholders, and misalignment creeps in fast. In this How I PM episode, Adam Race, Head of Product at ITV, shares a simple but powerful practice: using a single slide to align everyone on what…
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Fill the Gaps in Daily Standups
Daily standups can be the most valuable five minutes of your day if you know how to use them. In this How I PM episode, John Kreese, Senior Director of Product Management at Zip Co, shares how product managers can use standups to spot gaps, drive clarity, and keep teams aligned. John’s advice for...
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What’s in It for the User?
Feature prioritization often feels like a tug-of-war between customers, sales, and technical debt. The best product managers use a simple filter: focus on what truly benefits the user. In this How I PM episode, Suresh Madhuvarsu, Co-founder and CEO of SalesTable, explains how asking one question…
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Build Momentum Through Continuous Releases (#HowIPM)
Releasing something every sprint builds momentum, confidence, and team rhythm. Sharon Allpress, VP of Strategic Engagements at EOT.AI, shares why a continuous release mindset keeps teams sharp, connected, and ready for bigger launches. Her approach helps maintain quality, consistency, and...
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Balance Roadmaps, Enhancements, and Defects (#HowIPM)
How do you balance roadmap priorities with urgent defects and small enhancements? Jordan Bergtraum, Head of Product at myWork, shares a practical approach to keeping delivery focused while protecting long-term progress. Jordan’s framework works whether you’re running a single scrum team or…
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One KPI to Control the Story and Secure Investment (#HowIPM)
Want to control the story around your product’s performance? Use one KPI and lead the conversation. Joseph Terranella, Senior Technology Product Manager at Wolters Kluwer Health, shares how he simplifies stakeholder alignment and product investment by focusing on one meaningful metric. Here’s how...
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How to Validate Features Before Launch (4-Step Framework) (How I PM)
Many features fail because they launch without validation. In this episode of How I PM, you’ll learn a 4-step framework to ensure new ideas succeed: 1️⃣ Define use cases 2️⃣ Create wireframes 3️⃣ Test with a proof of concept 4️⃣ Launch only after demand is proven This process helps teams avoid...
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How to Align Teams and Customers Before You Build (How I PM)
Patrick Hoffman, currently building products at Meta, shares how to align customers and teams before development to create stronger products and better outcomes. Starting from consensus builds momentum and trust. Patrick explains how to: 1. Align with customers across key needs and segments 2....
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Detecting Team Alignment (How I PM)
Josh Furnas, Co-Founder at UGLYCASH and Limited Partner at Rally Cap VC, shares one deceptively simple question to assess and improve team alignment. When alignment breaks down, it often shows up as hesitation, confusion, or low momentum. In this episode of How I PM, Josh shares the exact prompt…
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Run Inclusive Sprint Reviews (How I PM)
Sharon Allpress, VP of Strategic Engagements at EOT.AI, shares how to lead sprint reviews that are more inclusive, engaging, and effective. Sprint reviews are more than just demos. They are opportunities for teams to reflect on their work, engage with stakeholders, and ensure features are meeting...
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Be the Glue, Not the Gap Filler (How I PM)
Aniket Malvankar, Head of Product (IoT) at Vantiva and Founder of Product Bricks, shares why product managers should stop silently filling gaps and instead work to fix them. In this episode of How I PM, Aniket breaks down the difference between being supportive and being overextended. It's easy…
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Be a Product Tour Guide (How I PM)
Joni Hoadley, product management coach and consultant, explains why a list of features and dates is not a roadmap, and how to lead with strategy instead. In this episode of How I PM, Joni shares how to create a roadmap that focuses on business outcomes, inspires alignment, and positions product...
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Gauging (dis) Like through Experimentation
Michael Ionita, CEO of LFG Solutions and YouTuber focused on algorithmic trading and crypto, shares his approach to testing ideas before writing a single line of production code. Good product teams don't wait for full builds to learn. Michael recommends four ways to validate early: 1. Painted…
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#HowIPM Always Work with Support
@Pedro Moreno, Head of Products at Serasa Experian, shares his approach to uncovering product insights by creating a direct channel to your support team. Support is your front line to the customer. Pedro recommends three ways to leverage this connection: 1. Create a clear, active channel between...
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#HowIPM Avoiding the Velocity Fallacy
Renata McCurley, experienced digital product and transformation leader, shares how to rethink one of product management’s most misused metrics: velocity. Velocity without context creates the wrong incentives, burns out teams, and hides the true value being delivered. In this episode, Renata...
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#HowIPM Ideate in Less than a Day
Joni Hoadley, Product Manager Coach & Consultant - and passionate traveler 🌍- shares a fast, collaborative way to move from ideas to validation in less than a day. When you need to go from brainstorming to prioritization fast, Joni’s structured 5-step workshop process helps you align your team,...
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#HowIPM Be the Shadow You Need to Be
Pedro Moreno, Head of Products at Serasa Experian - and weekend drone pilot 🚁- shares a simple but powerful tip: watch your users actually use your product. Too often, we rely on what users say rather than what they do. Pedro’s approach? 📹 Observe. Ask. Watch. Take notes. 🧠 Start with these...
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#HowIPM Feeling Momentum
Shobhit Chugh, former Product Manager at Google—and improv enthusiast 🎭—shares his top strategy for building and sustaining momentum within product teams. Because progress isn't just about delivery—it's about perception, energy, and shared wins. 3 Ways to Build Team Momentum: 1️⃣ Showcase market...
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#HowIPM Combating Overconfidence
John Kresse, Senior Director of Product Management at SoulCycle—and a former college basketball player at Emory 🏀—shares a simple but powerful way to combat overconfidence and make better product decisions. 3 Key Questions to Challenge Assumptions & De-Risk Your Roadmap: 🗣️ 1. How confident are...
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#HowIPM Repeat What You are Working On & Repeat
Charles Roels, Head of Product at a newly founded "Stealth Startup"—and a dedicated scuba diver 🤿—shares a simple but powerful way to ensure alignment across teams: ask one key question.🗣️ "Can you describe, in your own words, what you think we’re working...
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#HowIPM Everybody Product Manage
Aniket Malvankar, Head of Product - IoT at Vantiva and juggling enthusiast, shares his top strategy for empowering your organization: make everyone think like a product manager. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniketmalvankar/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and...
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#HowIPM Being Truly Retro
Renata McCurley, Senior Director of Product Management at Cognizant and opera singer in London, shares her top approach to keeping retrospectives fresh and impactful. https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-mccurley/ https://www.instagram.com/renatathepm "How I PM" is a series where product managers…
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#HowIPM Selecting the Right Product Framework
Patrick Hoffman, Product Management Leader at Meta, and avid rock climber, shares his #1 tip on choosing the right framework for your product’s stage. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pth/ https://www.instagram.com/ARCKTip Looking for more actionable tips? Unlock the full "How I PM" library with 40+...
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#HowIPM Features Should Match Your Goals
Michael Ionita, CTO at AutoTrading.vip, shares his #1 tip on setting lighthouse metrics and aligning your team with a clear mission. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelionita/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.ionita Looking for more actionable tips? Unlock the full "How I PM" library with 40+...
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#HowIPM Product Ideation
Victoria Ganusceac, Senior Product Manager at HubSpot, shares her latest trick for sparking creativity and generating innovative ideas quickly. https://twitter.com/vg_product https://instagram.com/victoriamclovinn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-gan/ "How I PM" is a series where product...
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#HowIPM User Story Mapping Your Backlog
Merziyah Poonawala, Senior Product Manager at Def Method, shares her top advice on organizing and prioritizing product backlogs using user story mapping. https://twitter.com/almondeye99 https://instagram.com/almondey99 https://www.linkedin.com/in/merziyahpoonawala/ "How I PM" is a series where...
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#HowIPM Be On Top of Your Backlog
Dimitris Sotiriou, Director of Product Management at Twilio, shares his top tip and practices for maintaining a healthy backlog. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sotirioudimitris/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and experiences, share tips and tricks on their approach to...
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#HowIPM Tools to Run Experiments
Michael Ionita, CTO at AutoTrading.vip, shares his more top tips on some great tools for running your product experiments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelionita/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.ionita "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and experiences, share tips…
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#HowIPM Manage Your OOO Stakeholders
Ben Chamberlain, Director of Product Management at Mon Ami, shares his top advice for managing those tricker stakeholders. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chamberlain-pm/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and experiences, share tips and tricks on their approach to…
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#HowIPM Radical Decision Making
Charles Roels, Chief Product Officer at SO-SURE, shares his top advice managing your efforts around reversible and irreversible decisions. https://twitter.com/rochdigital https://www.instagram.com/rochdude/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesroels/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers…
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#HowIPM Don’t Forget to Experiment
Michael Ionita, CTO at AutoTrading.vip, shares his top method to keep innovating through experimentation in parallel to executing your core roadmap. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelionita/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.ionita "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and...
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#HowIPM Talk to Your Customers Regularly
Joni Hoadley, Product Management Coach, shares her #1 tip on the importance of regularly talking to your customers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonihoadley/ https://www.instagram.com/product.manager.coach/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all levels and experiences, share tips…
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#HowIPM Validate Your Ideas
Dimitris Sotiriou, Director of Product Management at Twilio, shares his #1 tip stressing the importance of validating ideas before proceeding with development to save time and gain valuable feedback. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sotirioudimitris/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of…
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#HowIPM Personal Product Manuals
Merziyah Poonawala, Senior Product Manager at Def Method, shares her #1 trick on personal product manuals and team communication. https://twitter.com/almondeye99 https://instagram.com/almondey99 https://www.linkedin.com/in/merziyahpoonawala/ "How I PM" is a series where product managers, of all...
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"How I PM" is a bi-weekly series where product managers of all levels and experiences share actionable tips, strategies, and insights on their unique approaches to product management. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned leader, this series delivers valuable takeaways to enhance your craft. Subscribe to The Product Way channel to stay notified about new episodes every other week. #HowIPM #ProductManagementTips #CareerGrowth #Leadership #ProductManager #TechCareers #ProductivityTips #ProductStrategy #ProductDevelopment
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