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TLDR PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 2025-01-24

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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

THE CAPACITY ALLOCATION ILLUSION

Capacity in software development goes beyond simple time tracking or resource allocation - it represents the cumulative result of long-term investments in people, processes, and systems, as well as the organization's ability to adapt, innovate, and sustain itself. Leaders should look beyond reductive time-allocation metrics and instead focus on how capacity is built, maintained, and optimized for strategic alignment and long-term success.

cutlefish.substack.com9 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

THE 5 HIDDEN RULES BEHIND SUCCESSFUL AI PRODUCTS

The key to building successful AI products, as exemplified by Granola, lies in focusing on narrow use cases that deliver exceptional experiences, leveraging context to create meaningful interactions, and aligning user feedback with cohesive product intuition. Granola demonstrates this by tackling the nuanced problems of AI-driven meeting notes, emphasizing simplicity, adaptability, and the potential for AI tools to amplify human focus on strategic tasks.

creatoreconomy.so9 min read

TURN AI CONVERSATIONS INTO CREATIVE CAPITAL

Transform AI interactions into lasting creative assets by preserving key outputs like insights and prompts in portable formats. Avoid ecosystem lock-in, embrace multi-platform use, and let active projects guide organization. Systematic curation turns AI conversations into reusable tools, compounding value over time.

unknownarts.co5 min read

04MISCELLANEOUS

NO, I DON'T WANT TO HOP ON A CALL

Defaulting to a call instead of drafting a clear written response often stems from avoiding the mental effort of clarifying one's thoughts, but this approach creates inefficiency for everyone involved. Instead, invest time upfront to craft a well-thought-out written reply to save collective time, foster better communication, and ensure others perceive you as organized and capable.

newsletter.weskao.com8 min read

HOW WE MAKE MONEY HERE

Starting with a clear explanation of how the company makes money aligns employees with its financial goals. Clarify who pays, what they pay, when revenue comes in, the market size, and future opportunities. This builds smarter decision-making, motivation, and agency, connecting individual roles to the company's bigger picture.

mostlymetrics.com3 min read