Product Hustle Stack Newsletter

All things product for aspiring to seasoned product managers

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Season 04 - Newsletter 01 —> Athletes, sports teams and turbulent times

0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24

🎾 Sports Athletes Teams Relationships Career Advice Performance

View yourself as an athlete on a team, not a family member, in the employer-employee relationship.
Look beyond your current company to see what good product management looks like in other organizations.
Build a portfolio of highlights to showcase growth and value, regardless of the circumstances or outlook.

Season 03 - Newsletter 01 --> 5 Things I did as Product Manager to tame a monster initiative

0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23

💼 Business Management Leadership Product Management Project management Team Collaboration

Anchor conversations on a single currency like customer centricity for better decision-making
Embrace a 'pirate mentality' for fast, bold, and unified team progress in complex projects
Utilize frameworks like Radical Delegation, LNO Effectiveness, and Rituals for efficient project management

Season 03 - Newsletter 06 --> Look back at 2023 and forward to 2024

0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23

💼 Business Product Management Consumer behavior Tech industry Economic Trends AI Integration

Consumer behavior shifted in 2023 due to inflation and a balance between in-store and e-commerce shopping preferences.
2023 pivotal moments: FTX Crypto Exchange failure, tech industry layoffs, ChatGPT impact, Venture Capital Winter.
Product management trends for 2024: focus on customer-centricity, data-driven decisions, collaboration tools evolution, and AI integration.

Season 03 - Newsletter 03 --> 12 Resources to Hack your Product MBA

0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23

💼 Business Product Management Entrepreneurship Professional development Marketing Startups

The recommended resources for a 12-month Product MBA course are diverse and cover foundational product management along with design, growth, and organizational navigation
Key books in the list include 'Competing Against Luck' by Clay Christensen, 'Inspired' by Marty Cagan, and 'Good Strategy Bad Strategy' by Richard P. Rumelt
The final month focuses on a comprehensive guide to key product management skills needed for success

Season 03 - Newsletter 04 --> Navigating the Maze: 3 Insider Tips for Succeeding in a Matrix Org

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23

💼 Business Management Communication Organizational Behavior

Identify key personnel in a matrix organization: decision makers, blockers, and allies.
Understand the motivations of individuals in the organization for effective collaboration.
Prioritize clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to drive alignment and progress.

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Season 03 - Newsletter 2 --> 5 Hacks to Create a Super Team via Collaboration and Shared Ownership

0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23

💼 Business Team Collaboration Product Management Decision-making Workplace dynamics

Encourage all team members to be designers and product owners for meaningful collaboration.
Focus on understanding the problem space before jumping into solutions.
Utilize techniques like 'How Might We' and 'Crazy Eight exercises' to foster creative collaboration.

Season 03 - Newsletter 05 --> Making an impact in the Maze: Finding the Gray Areas

0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23

💼 Business Project management Communication Skills

Find opportunities in big organizations by looking for gray areas and interesting projects.
Build trust and influence by getting wins under your belt and collaborating with peers as allies.
Communicate effectively by acknowledging past efforts, addressing motivations, and customizing messages to each stakeholder.