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Mastering ChatGPT - Effective Prompt Writing [Part 1 of 2]

🤖 ChatGPT is not just a chatbot; it’s your brainstorming buddy, research assistant, and idea generator all rolled into one. But like any tool, success hinges on how you use it—and that starts with mastering effective prompts. In this edition of Product Playbooks, you’ll unlock the full potential ...

Oct 16, 2024

Beyond surveys: unlocking game-changing user insights

Surveys can only take you so far. While they’re great for gathering a general sense of user sentiment, they often miss the deeper insights that can truly transform your product. To uncover game-changing insights, it’s time to go beyond traditional methods. Today’s edition will guide you in creati...

Oct 09, 2024

Learn APIs in an hour [a hands-on guide]

Mastering APIs could be your career game-changer. Give me one hour, and I'll show you how to get hands-on with APIs. 🌐 LinkedIn’s algorithm. Stripe's payment system. Spotify's song suggestions. What do they all have in common? They run on APIs—the secret sauce that makes the modern digital world...

Oct 02, 2024

How to stay relentlessly focused [on product goals]

Distractions are everywhere. Meetings, shiny new features, stakeholder requests... but if you’re not laser-focused on your product’s goal, you’ll get lost in the noise. 👋🏼 Hi, it's Raj. Welcome to Product Playbooks. Every week, I dive into reader questions about the challenges of working in prod...

Sep 25, 2024

New PMs: 90-Day Onboarding Plan [Calendar Included]

So, you’ve just landed your first product management gig. Congrats! 🎉Now, reality is sinking in, and you might be thinking: "How do I onboard myself in this new role without looking like a lost puppy?"Spoiler alert: It’s possible. With a bit of focus, curiosity, and a game plan, you’ll be slingin...

Sep 18, 2024

Thinking about adding ML to your product? Start here first

Before diving into your first ML project, consider this sobering statistic. 85% of ML projects fail. A common reason cited is that product teams focus on the wrong areas. If you sprinkle ML like fairy dust over your entire codebase you'll just become another statistic. So what can you do? Let’s ...

Sep 10, 2024

Declutter your JIRA backlog [JQL queries included]

Ah, the JIRA backlog. 🌀 It's like that dirty room in your house where you just keep piling on things, hoping one day it will magically organize itself. Spoiler alert: It won’t. That room will eventually turn into a stinky mess, and your JIRA backlog isn’t far behind. But fear not! 🦸‍♂️ You can ...

Sep 04, 2024

A framework for re-purposing your [broken] product roadmap

Most product roadmaps suck. 💩 Throughout my PM career, I hated them with a passion. They're full of broken promises and disappointment. And I'm relieved to say that I was not alone. A poll I ran (546 responses) shows that less than 8% of product teams feel like they are getting it right. But w...

Aug 28, 2024

Recession-proof your PM career [in 2 steps]

A recession 📉 is looming. It's all over the news. And that means impending layoffs. Companies prepare in advance for a recession. I bet your company is preparing right now. Are you? 👋🏼 Hi, it's Raj. Welcome to Product Playbooks. Every week, I dive into reader questions about the challenges of...

Aug 19, 2024

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