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The new lone-wolf, full-stack product manager
How "do more with less" pushes product managers to the extreme. The boundaries of product management are blurrier than ever, and I don't believe this…
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Steedan Crowe
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Managing the sprint
We all run into at least a few common challenges when managing sprints. The good news is that making a few changes can have a really positive impact and…
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Is your product backlog ruining your life? 5 steps to getting your backlog back on track
How to manage your product backlog efficiently and save time. From removing unnecessary tasks to planning and estimating. How to keep your backlog from…
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2024 recap and a sneak peak of 2025
Highlights from 2024 including the top 5 posts and a sneak preview of what 2025 has to offer for Roadmap Weekly subscribers.
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December 2024

Merry Christmas from Roadmap Weekly
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Steedan Crowe
How to know what to build next as a Product Manager
How do you know what to build next? If even the best plans can fail, how do you improve your chances of success? In short, you just need to try more…
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5 books that changed how I think as a Product Manager
Some of these books would make great gifts; be sure to add a couple to your wish list and maybe even pick one up for a friend.
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Recognizing failure and knowing when to move on
Sometimes, we just want to push harder, but that’s not always the answer. It's important to recognize failure and know when to move on.
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November 2024

Interviewing after a failed product or company
It's important to turn failures into success stories without trivializing the impact of those experiences.
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Is product manager a good role in 2025?
Current economic issues aside, the answer to the question, “Should you become a product manager in 2025?” lies in the answer to “Why did you want the…
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Opinion: Why boring products are good
A case for avoiding innovation and instead focusing on the basics, arguing that relentless “innovation” often leads to waste, added expense, confusion…
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Predictability and strategic goals in product
It would be great if we could accurately predict the future, but since we can't, we need to be flexible about how we get there and where we're going…
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