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Writing on leadership, product, and engineering.

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How to Become a Better Product Manager - Leveraging AI and LLMs effectively

May 5, 2026

The article explores how product managers can utilize AI and large language models to enhance their effectiveness. It covers basic usage like "LLMs as a Pair of Eyes," intermediate techniques, and advanced applications.

How to Become a Better Product Manager

May 5, 2026

This foundational series teaches core product management principles rather than frameworks. It covers managing risks, synthesizing information, analytics, and avoiding common pitfalls in decision-making.

Being Strategic

May 5, 2026

The article addresses how to develop strategic thinking beyond operational management. It explains that being strategic can be taught through new approaches, mindset shifts, and specific hard and soft skills.

How to Become a Better Product Manager - On managing risks

May 4, 2026

Risk management forms a core competency for product managers. The piece delineates five key risk types: value, fitness, cost, impact, and adoption risks that shape product decisions.

On organizational dynamics - jumping the chain of command

May 4, 2026

Bypassing your manager should be reserved for critical situations. The article explains when chain-jumping is appropriate and how it affects organizational trust and relationships.

AI/LLM Prompting for Beginners

April 21, 2026

LLM prompting involves understanding how models predict probable word sequences. The guide provides practical techniques for shaping AI outputs through context and constraints rather than complex frameworks.

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