Sheila Hara

In the field of product management, there isn't really a "typical" career path. Product management is highly flexible. Some product managers may transition into related f...

I’ve definitely been in this situation—where the engineering leader is sharp, experienced, and maybe even skeptical about what value a PM adds. And honestly? I start with...

I’ve worked in very different product environments—from early-stage startups, to scaled giants like Walmart, to a mature but growing company like Barracuda—and I’ve seen ...

You’re absolutely right—product management often feels like being pulled in all directions. At any given moment, you’re balancing customer needs, technical realities, bus...

Start by listening obsessively and aligning relentlessly.It’s tempting to jump into “fixing mode”—new VPs often feel pressure to prove their value fast. But the real supe...

Building a successful outbound product management function requires more than aligning with sales or writing flawless messaging—it demands strategy, integration, and focu...

If your company doesn't currently have a formal product strategy, developing one is a crucial step towards ensuring that your product development efforts are aligned with...

This is the classic build vs. buy dilemma, and one that Marty Cagan and others have weighed in on often. My starting point is this: Does this capability differentiate us ...

Roadmaps are as much about communication as they are about planning—so the right level of detail depends on who it’s for and how far ahead you're looking.I usually approa...

Great question—this is something every product leader faces at some point, and navigating it well can really define the maturity of your product practice.First, I believe...