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Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 -0700

This post landed in my feed over the weekend, Direction Over Speed. It’s interesting to watch these types of insights slowly flow up the leadership ladder. I think it’s correct that the hard part is the discernment or judgment of the Product Manager.

The speed of Engineering may have shifted, but the costs are likely going to come back up - so there’s still a distinct need to focus on building the right thing. Like many of the comments point out, it’s the skill, not the role, that needs to evolve and lead. The best PM/POs I’ve worked with are truly shapeshifters; it’s their ability to operate in varied modes based on the needs of the business, team, or strategic objectives that is their core value. I believe that kind of adaptable vision is still crucial.

Product-Management on It Might be Working

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