Myths About Product Management You Should Never Believe
Don’t be fooled around about these product management myths and get to know the truth.
Have you ever heard someone say that Product Managers just "sit around all day" or that their role isn't really necessary? As a PM, I can tell you that these statements couldn't be further from the truth. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the product management role that often go unchallenged. In this post, I’ll go through some of the most common myths and why they persist.
Why there’s a lot of myths about Product Management?
One reason is that, even thought the role exists from 1931, it has been relatively a new discipline for many tech companies and startups in the last decades. Compared to other roles in tech, such as software engineering or marketing, product management has recently become popular in the digital world. This means that many people are not familiar with the nuances of the role and its value. As a result, they resort to making assumptions and half-truths.
Another reason is that the product management role ha…
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