One of the things we teach in our 2-day Product Management Intensive workshop is how to get out of the trenches and get a 30,000 foot view once in awhile. Working with clients and coaching our students just reinforces for me how important this is, and how hard.  After all, one of the things that many ...

Good news from the October “PM Paycheck Predictions” Survey! 39% are expecting an increase, although in a few cases it would just return them to their pre-crash pay levels. 43% are holding steady, including the entrepreneur who is reinvesting in their business. 18% predict a downward trend. Comments indicate the recent reductions in pay seem to have happened more ...

September's 30-second survey asked about how product managers participate in the budgeting process.

Annual planning and budgeting is in full swing.  If you want to ensure that your 2010 business case is approved, keep in mind these three immutable facts…  1. Your business case can be “torpedoed” without your ever knowing why.  We’ve seen this happen a bunch of times.  Here’s one key to reducing your chance of getting the “Mystery ‘No’”: ...

How long has it been since you shook your head in dismay at an executive decision that seemed to ignore the facts? Research shows there are two key ways that the brain interferes with good decision-making. Find out what they are, and how product managers can combat their effects.

August's survey asked what source of career-related self improvement information you use most frequently.