A batch of the best highlights from what Felicity's read, .
Product teams understand that what matters is results. Whenever possible, product teams expect to be accountable for outcomes rather than output. But this works only if product teams are given a problem to solve (rather than a particular potential solution to build) and are then empowered to come up with a solution that works.
Transformed
Marty Cagan
So instead of a sweeping promise, *I’m going to fix everything this year*, try a smaller, more workable commitment:
• One tiny experiment this week.
• One conversation you’ve been avoiding.
• One boundary you can actually keep.
• One shift you can repeat.
Don’t Reinvent Yourself, Redesign Your Life
Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Standardization will look different at every company, depending on your needs, but there are some core areas we all need to standardize, like idea management, roadmapping, product tool kits, and onboarding. And of course, none of this actually replaces the need for skilled product managers. These processes can only help you if the quality of the inputs is good.