Features Don't Make a Product Great

Hey, PMs I've got news for you.

Features don't make your product great.

It's easy to get caught up in a feature frenzy. But adding more features doesn't always equal a better product.

It's about the right features. (insert nod.gif here)

Here's how I PM with a 'less is more' philosophy...

✨ Solve Real Problems

I always start with the problem, not the solution. What pain point are we addressing?

If it's not a 'hell yes', it's a 'no'.

The best features feel like a relief, not an addition.

✨ Listen to Silence

Users won't always tell you what they need. Sometimes, their silence speaks volumes.

I observe, interpret, and anticipate.

The next big thing might be hidden in what they're not saying.

✨ Embrace the Art of Subtraction

Every now and then, I take a step back and ask, 'What can we remove?'

Simplify.

Streamline.

Sometimes, the most impactful move is to strip away the noise.

Product management is not about building more; it's about building right.

It's an exercise in restraint and clarity.