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Most people believe product teams struggle because they don’t care enough. The reality is more complex. Many teams care too much, for too long, and in the wrong places. This imbalance creates emotional overload, slows decision-making, and turns progress into mere coping. Understanding when to care deeply and when to move on is essential for product teams to succeed. The seven stages of product development are more than a checklist. They form a discipline that guides teams thr

Product Operations is one of the most misunderstood roles in product teams today. Many people confuse it with process management, governance, or a layer of control. None of these fully capture what Product Operations truly is. At its core, Product Operations exists to protect people from chaotic systems and to create clarity in how work flows across an organization. When Product Operations is missing or weak, teams quickly feel the strain. Product managers juggle too many tas

High performers often leave teams not because they dislike hard work, but because they want to avoid unnecessary friction. This friction can take many forms: unclear priorities, indecisive leadership, unresolved incompetence, and a gradual decline in standards as others rely too heavily on one person. These challenges create a work environment that drains motivation and energy, pushing even the most dedicated individuals to seek better conditions elsewhere. This post explores