SHIP IT- Silicon Valley Product Managers Reveal All
The biggest challenge and the most important responsibility of a Product Manager are to stay focused on the user. You are the advocate for the customer. You put their interest first and ensure that the end result actually achieves what you set out to accomplish in the first place.
Even the best Product Managers cannot do this through instinct alone. You're not psychic. You need to gather data. You need to systematically understand your users. And you need to learn how to effectively communicate this understanding to your team, so they are inspired to share your vision and stay on track. Inside 'Ship It' you will find specific advice and general wisdom about Product Management.