AI is collapsing the 'how' of execution, turning 'what' to build into our most valuable skill. Peter Yang’s 5-level blueprint is a game-changer for PMs shifting from specs to clickable prototypes and autonomous agents. www.theneuron.ai/explainer-ar... #ProductManagement #AI

John Cutler is a master at exposing the "feature factory" trap. We often obsess over frameworks, but true product leadership is about building models that actually trigger better decisions. Think like a game designer: dpereira.substack.com/p/john-cutle... #ProductManagement #Agile

Shipping fast is a badge of honour, but there’s a catch: user adoption is a finite resource. If you outpace your customers' mental bandwidth, you’re building waste. We must be selective about what we make "loud". Read more: newsletter.posthog.com/p/the-hidden... #ProductManagement #Agile

AI doesn't just automate; it shifts our focus. We’re moving from execution to high-stakes orchestration, often increasing the cognitive load. As leaders, we must manage this intensity to avoid burnout while chasing value. See how work is changing: hbr.org/2026/02/ai-d... #ProductManagement #GenAI

Want to know what great design leaders do? Sofi has the answer #Design #ProductDesign medium.com/@sofirojo1/s...

Silent meetings aren't always apathy; they're often a signal of perceived social risk or futility. This article offers profound insights on diagnosing these silences as a leadership challenge, not a team flaw. Reflect on what meetings truly teach! andiroberts.com/leadership-q... #Leadership #Teams

Most AI prototypes are... let's call it what it is: slop. Functional, sure, but nothing you'd ship. Sachin Rekhi shares how to move from generic AI outputs to production-grade prototypes that reflect your product vision. www.news.aakashg.com/p/sachin-rek... #ProductManagement #AI

Software estimation is a "polite fiction" we all play along with. But what if we've been thinking about it completely backwards? A brilliant take on why estimates don't help us build better software—they're political tools: www.seangoedecke.com/how-i-estima... #ProductManagement #SoftwareEngineering

Speed isn't about telling teams to move faster. Mike Fisher nails why real speed emerges from focus, collaboration, transformation, and psychological safety. You don't command speed. Rugby analogy works perfectly. Worth your time 👇 mikefisher.substack.com/p/speed-is-n... #ProductLeadership #Agile

Story points, time tracking, perfect rollups. We crave the illusion of control they give us. This piece argues we're managing proxies, not reality. A powerful reminder about 'faux accounting'. What matters in measuring product work? cutlefish.substack.com/p/tbm-403-th... #ProductManagement #Agile

The real AI superpower? Management skills. MBA students built startup prototypes in just 4 days. Their edge wasn't technical—it was knowing exactly what they wanted. What’s scarce now isn't AI capability. It's knowing what to ask for. www.oneusefulthing.org/p/management... #AI #ProductManagement

Why do product companies thrive with PMs, designers and engineers—while others use BAs, Scrum Masters, etc? Reduced cognitive load. When you have clarity, decoupled releases, and engineers involved in discovery, overhead disappears. www.antmurphy.me/newsletter/h... #ProductManagement #Leadership

Your product might still sell, but are you becoming a 'legacy magnet'? The uncomfortable truth: AI isn't just changing how we build — our models were broken. The gap between modern orgs and legacy just got wider. insideproductorg.substack.com/p/stop-build... #ProductLeadership

When AI codes better than us, what do we actually bring to the table? This post gets it right: talking to users, choosing what to build, scoping work, knowing when to rewrite. The real value is the judgement. AI is making us rediscover what matters. dev.to/canro91/what... #ProductThinking #AIInTech

An insightful guide on building robust product strategies for existing products. This five-step process spans from describing the current strategy to continuous review. romanpichler.com/blog/how-to-create-a-product-strategy-for-an-existing-product/ #ProductStrategy #ProductManagement

I'll Know It When I Build It" delves into AI's role in shifting software dev from "plotting" to "pantsing." It's a game-changer for PMs, enabling discovery through creation. Flexibility and iteration are key to product innovation. #ProductManagement #AIDevelopment 🚀 cwodtke.com/ill-know-it-...

Product leaders, ever faced with "the competition just launched X, what's our answer?" This article offers a brilliant 3-question filter before you react. Essential reading for all product managers! #ProductStrategy #CompetitiveAdvantage 😎 productify.substack.com/p/three-ques...

"Culture debt" - the hidden cost of neglecting how people work together. This piece brilliantly illustrates how cutting corners on norms and relationships leads to massive, long-term issues, far more damaging than technical debt. mikefisher.substack.com/p/culture-debt #Culture #Leadership

Technical skills are essential, but this article powerfully argues that soft skills are the true durable advantage in product development. Empathy, collaboration, and communication improve team performance & reduce risk. #SoftSkills #ProductTeams 📈 www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/why-sof...

Ever wondered how #ChatGPT really works? This article breaks down the complex mechanics of LLMs, from tokens to transformers, in an incredibly accessible way. Understanding these foundations is crucial. A brilliant demystification! #AIExplained 🧠 www.producttalk.org/how-does-cha...

A fascinating read on how non-technical PMs can leverage AI tools like Cursor to build products. This empowers PMs to prototype and validate ideas faster, closer to the technical process. Product development is changing! #AIinProduct #ProductDevelopment 💡 www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-non-te...

This article explores effective specs for AI agents, moving beyond monolithic prompts to structured, iterative guidance. It reinforces my passion for clear, concise communication for any team, human or AI. For anyone looking to work with AI. #AI #Productivity 🤖 addyo.substack.com/p/how-to-wri...

"Earning Our Keep" dives into a critical question for Product Leaders: Is your product truly earning its cost? It highlights the importance of ROI conversations with CEOs, moving beyond just feature-level analysis. A crucial read for CPOs! #ProductLeadership #ROI 💰 www.mironov.com/earn-our-keep/

This article accurately identifies the "alignment tax" as a major culprit slowing product delivery in scaling organisations. Not individuals, systems. This requires redesigned structures to ensure value flows #ProductLeadership #OrganisationalDesign 💡 insideproductorg.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

Modern product operating models often feel impossible, right? 🤔 The "invisible operating system" of fixed budgets, functional silos, and control-driven psychology underpins everything. Unpack this critical perspective: insideproductorg.substack.com/p/why-modern... #ProductManagement #AgileLeadership

Simon perfectly articulates why "delivering code that works" is THE role of engineers, especially with AI assistance. It’s not about generating code, but proving its efficacy through rigorous testing. For every engineer! simonwillison.net/2025/Dec/18/code-proven-to-work/ #SoftwareDevelopment #AI

Claude Cowork signifies a huge shift: AI moving from chat to execution. This is transformative for non-engineers, as a digital coworker. Time to delegate! theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/claude-cowork-explained-everything-to-know-about-anthropics-answer-to-claude-code-for-normies #AI #FutureOfWork

"Prioritisation problems" are actually "decision confidence problems" – a brilliant reframe! Frameworks often hide uncertainty rather than address it. True product leadership calls for clear strategy & conviction. prodpad.com/blog/decision-confidence/ #ProductLeadership #Agile

An incredible discussion on AI's economic survival. The debate on whether our massive AI investment is a bubble or true progress. The idea that AI's capabilities today are its floor, not its ceiling, is a concept I preach often. post.substack.com/p/the-ai-revolution-is-here-will-the #AI #Economy

AI adoption hinges not just on tech, but on incentivising the right behaviour. Rewarding valuable AI use, from individual gain-sharing to leadership KPIs, is crucial. A good read. knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-can-companies-incentivize-ai-adoption/ #AIStrategy #Productivity

Gemba Walks done right are about leadership, not tools. This article underscores the critical role of leaders in fostering trust and psychological safety. Learning, not blaming. Couldn't agree more. leanblog.org/2026/01/gemba-walk-leadership-behaviors-kaizen/ #Leadership #Kaizen

Cory Doctorow makes a compelling case for why the #AI bubble will burst. The focus on 'reverse centaurs' and chasing growth over genuine innovation really resonates. We need to build for purpose, not just hype. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... #ProductManagement

Fascinating piece on vibe coding! 🚀 The idea of leaders staying hands-on, even building products, resonates strongly with me. I do this every day! Drive alignment & innovation. A must-read for modern product leaders. open.substack.com/pub/elenaver... #ProductLeadership #Innovation

This piece argues against anti-AI hype, contending that AI will fundamentally reshape programming. I agree that embracing AI to ""build more and better"" is key for Product professionals to thrive rather than resist. A must-read on navigating this shift! antirez.com/news/158 #AI #Productivity

"Systems are transformed generatively, not by one big action, but by many small actions." This book summary of Adam Kahane's "Everyday Habits" highlights that lasting change comes from carving, weaving, & sailing. andiroberts.com/complexity-s... #Systemsthinking #ChangeManagement

"Nobody knows how large software products work". 😲 There's "fog" in big tech, where basic questions about complex systems can be unanswerable. Engineers are key in deciphering systems, reorgs destroy knowledge. www.seangoedecke.com/nobody-knows... #SoftwareDevelopment #ProductLeadership

Why do so many product teams struggle, even with "agile" frameworks? John Cutler and Randy Silver argue it's about the "game" we design for *how* we work. It's behaviours, rituals, and environments that truly matter. Intrigued? www.mindtheproduct.com/how-product-... #ProductLeadership #Agile

Some fantastic truths shared here on what it *really* takes to build great products! 🚀 From prioritizing speed and focus to valuing builders over bureaucrats, these 25 beliefs resonate strongly with my own product philosophy. creatoreconomy.so/p/25-things-... #ProductLeadership #BuildEthos

Planning your 2026 product journey? 🗓️ This comprehensive list of product conferences is a brilliant resource for staying sharp and connecting with the community. I'm already eyeing a few! Which ones will you be attending? www.producttalk.org/2026-product... #ProductCommunity #ProductManagement

Diving deeper into Claude Code! 🤓 Understanding its building blocks like slash commands, agents, and skills is key for unlocking its true potential in product development. This guide clarifies how to leverage them effectively. www.producttalk.org/how-to-use-c... #AICode #Productivity

The biggest shifts in 2026 won't be tech breakthroughs, but human reactions to ubiquitous AI. Barry O'Reilly highlights six counterintuitive trends for leaders, emphasizing judgement over control and learning speed over rigid plans. barryoreilly.com/explore/blog... #Leadership #FutureOfProduct

Effective technical leadership is crucial! Daniel Terhorst North shares invaluable insights on identifying system problems, building peer alliances, and using feedback effectively. This discussion is for anyone leading digital teams. nononsenseagile.podbean.com/e/0123-effec... #TechLeadership #Agile

"Eat better" is not a goal; it's a wish! 🎯 This article brilliantly highlights how clarity in "key results" forces us to define what we truly mean by our objectives. It's not just for resolutions, but for product too. Define success effectively: cwodtke.com/your-resolut... #OKRs #ProductStrategy

I love this take on "stealing" innovative workflows from our coding colleagues! 💡 The shift from AI-for-tasks to AI-as-workflow is profound. This piece highlights how tech teams' agile practices can transform product leadership. open.substack.com/pub/antonym/... #ProductManagement #Agile

""Agent-native Architectures" discusses how LLMs operating in a loop with tools can achieve complex outcomes far beyond coding. This concept is fundamental to creating highly adaptive products. Focus on atomic tools & emergent capabilities 👇 every.to/guides/agent... #ProductManagement #AI 🤖

The "acceleration trap" is real. Nokia's demise wasn't complacency, but exhaustion from relentless, unabsorbed change. I know: I was there! Constant motion without recovery leads to burnout & stifles true progress. mikefisher.substack.com/p/when-chang... #ChangeManagement #OrganisationalDesign

A data-driven look at how Product Management is evolving by 2026, highlighting critical trends like profit over growth, AI’s impact, & role blurring. It's a great read for this changing landscape. What are you doubling down on? www.antmurphy.me/newsletter/h... #ProductTrends #ProductManagement

Even Google, a pioneer in product, highlights the challenge of maintaining innovation as companies scale. This analysis shows how "big-bet projects" and flawed incentives can stifle genuine product discovery. itamargilad.com/google-produ... #ProductStrategy #OrganisationalCulture

Adopting a "product operating model" might seem like the answer, but are we mistaking the map for the territory? This article challenges assumptions, suggesting the path to true product maturity is not a rigid model. www.linkedin.com/posts/johnpc... #ProductManagement #Agile

Prototypes replacing PRDs? This Figma article makes a compelling case for "show, don't tell" in product development. Leveraging high-fidelity prototypes for exploration & validation drives faster alignment and better products. #ProductManagement #Figma www.figma.com/blog/prototy...