Bring me problems. Don’t bring me solutions.

2024-11-08

The difference between regular managers and product managers... Regular manager: "Don't bring me problems. Bring me solutions!" Product Manager: "Don't bring me solutions. Bring me problems" It's our job to care more about the problem driving the request for a solution than the solution itself. But it can be hard navigating those conversations with large customers or senior stakeholders. On this lesson in product management, we discuss this reality and practical tips for dealing with it....

The difference between regular managers and product managers...

Regular manager: "Don't bring me problems. Bring me solutions!"

Product Manager: "Don't bring me solutions. Bring me problems"

It's our job to care more about the problem driving the request for a solution than the solution itself. But it can be hard navigating those conversations with large customers or senior stakeholders. On this lesson in product management, we discuss this reality and practical tips for dealing with it.

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