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So true. I think the sign of a great PM is the ability to see all the imperfections but the self-control to focus on the things that matter and to de-prioritize

by aberman 15y ago

So true. I think the sign of a great PM is the ability to see all the imperfections but the self-control to focus on the things that matter and to de-prioritize the things that don't. It's easy to make a list of everything wrong with your product and spend eternity trying to fix it all. It's harder to reconcile imperfection with the reality of limited resources and business objectives.

andrew_null 15y ago
+1. (I'm the author of the article)
- Mjux 15y ago
  Thanks for the article, Andrew. Content has a way of their own. Appreciation never really reaches upto the perceived recognition. Being in content game and UX occasionally gives in the same.
- methoddk 15y ago
  Awesome read. Makes me want to go see Pixar! Thanks for the eye-opener.
einhverfr 15y ago
I also think the fact that you see all the imperfections in your product is what will eventually make the product not just good but great. The key though is to release early and release often. This allows things to get fixed faster, and get to where you want to be. LedgerSMB has had one horrendously slow release (1.3). It was driven around the wrong priorities and tried to fix too much. The mistake nearly sunk my business. We learned our lesson and will continue to plan for significant but manageable releases in the future.