Product management is a multifaceted and demanding role that involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product, from its conception and launch to ongoing support.

Product management involves four main stages: discovery, design, development, and deployment.

While the Product Owner and Product Manager roles may seem similar, they have distinct differences that can impact the success of a product.

As a new product leader, one of the most critical tasks is building allies within the organization to help you achieve your goals. Two pieces of advice for building allies in an organization are: 1) Identify the Needs of Key Stakeholders and How a New Product Leader Could Help, and 2) Seek and Obtain Their Help (in a Small Way).

I decided to distill the lessons I have learned over the years about leadership into a one-page article. I'd love to hear your war stories about the best (most dynamic) and worst (most dysfunctional) companies you have worked at. Does this article cover all the important differences?