Sam Friedman

Collaboration between product development, engineering, design, and other teams is crucial for successful product outcomes. When working with an engineering manager, desi...

Engineering is a key partner in any product development organization and, as such, should be in the box with you, thinking about the problem statements impacting your cus...

In my experience, there is no golden ratio or right answer to this question. Many factors determine what the "right" ratio is depending on the industry, org structure, si...

The end-to-end product development process can vary based on the nature of the product, the industry, and the specific methodologies used by a company. However, a general...

Ensuring that the engineering team understands the project scope is a joint effort between product management and engineering. To do this effectively, there are a many st...

Setting clear and realistic expectations between development teams and leadership is key to the success of any product development team. Here are some strategies I use to...

Balancing "shipping on time" with ensuring you have the right market insights to prioritize the roadmap correctly is a common challenge in product development. Striking t...

This is what I call "healthy tension" and should exist within any responsible organization. The reality is, as a product management organization, we are always operating ...