As a product manager, think of your job as putting together a complicated puzzle, where each piece is vital to the whole. A product life cycle consists of: developing a clear understanding of the problem in hand, finding a clear vision of the solution, coming up with an idea, shaping its design, making it real, and then presenting it to the world. But how does one line up all of these pieces appropriately? And what makes sure that when they’re all put together, they make a gripping and clear picture? Mastering product management is all about being able to put these pieces together in a way that works well.
For people who are getting into product management for the first time, these problems can be scary. The unavoidable question arises, “Where do I begin?” What should I know? How do I make progress? If you want to become a product manager, you’ve found the right place. This piece is your map, guiding you through the most important parts of the product management journey.