My favorite product management resources that helped me in my career ⛩️

2023 just started, and this is the perfect time to think about making the most of the product management resources available. I shared some time ago 100+ great articles and my top 5 books that can get you into product management. Here I want to share other necessary resources for your learning. I’ll walk you through the best podcasts, blogs, and courses I’ve come across in the past years that filled the gaps in my knowledge.

Podcasts 🎙️

Podcasts are a great way to learn something new every day. Whether you’re just starting product management or have years of experience, listening to podcasts can help you stay up to date with the latest trends in the field. Plus, it’s a great way to pass the time on your commute or while doing chores.

These are the two podcasts that are my favorite.

Product Thinking

Product Thinking with Melissa Perri focuses on product management and leadership. The podcast is designed to help product managers and leaders develop their skills and invest in themselves. It features interviews with industry experts. I always enjoy episodes in which Melissa answers listeners’ questions about product management. These take around 20 minutes and explain specific problems in depth.

The Breakout Growth Podcast

Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr have decades of experience in product, marketing, and growth. They interview CEOs and leaders from the world’s fastest-growing companies and use their expertise to help others take their growth to the next level. The podcast changed my mindset about how to think of growth.

Blogs 🔖

Blogs are a great source of information for anyone interested in growing knowledge. Medium is for sure one of the top sources. It includes a lot of blogs from various editors, which makes it easy to find valuable insights. However, other blogs deserve a lot of attention too.

Productboard Blog

Productboard’s blog is an excellent source of information for product managers. It offers insights into product management best practices, product strategy, processes, customer feedback, and more. Productboard also writes books and guides that go more into depth on specific topics. I remember when I was learning more about product management; this blog was like a gold mine to me.

The Reforge Blog

The blog is an invaluable source of knowledge and insights. It’s authored by industry experts and covers topics holistically from frameworks, product strategy, experimentation, and growth. I find it particularly helpful when I’m looking for actionable advice.

Courses 👨‍💻

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten from my mentor was to grow my skills and take courses continuously. I started to do the same in topics I had the most significant gaps in, which paid off. These courses were eye-opening, but I bet there’s way more to discover.

Crash Course on Python

This course was created by Google and provides an introduction to programming in Python, with no prior knowledge required. You learn to write functions and understand the fundamentals of programming. My goal with this course wasn’t to be proficient in programming. But to gain a holistic view of product development.

Product strategy by Reforge

I thought I knew what product strategy was before, but this course though me otherwise. I can’t stress enough how critical it is for product managers. The course teaches what product strategy is and what it consists of (feature strategy, growth, product/market fit, expansion strategy, scaling). It also gives examples from successful companies and practical spreadsheets to use.

Dedicating time to learn ⏱️

The first step to making the most of resources is to dedicate time to them. This could mean blocking out time in your calendar or making it a part of your routine. You could also set a goal for yourself, such as:

• reading one blog post about product management in the morning;
• listening to a podcast when traveling to work;
• complete one to two courses per year.

One thing to remember is to have a reasonable set of expectations. I thought I’d finish two courses every quarter but quickly met with the reality. Start by identifying the biggest gaps and topics you want to learn more about. You can focus on one thing at a time, and whatever time it takes, that’s fine.

If you find these examples valuable or want to learn more, you can check my 🔗 Product manager’s Wisdom Temple. It includes 200+ resources from apps, communities, newsletters, and people to follow. It also considers other fields like design, engineering, marketing, and many more.