Advanced Topics and Trends
Before AI vs. Now: PM Communication With Engineers
PMs need to define model boundaries, reliability targets, and human approval gates, and treat AI outputs as drafts that still need review.
Advanced Topics and Trends
Advanced Topics and Trends
AI Product Managers are paid 30-40% more?
AI title alone doesn't guarantee higher pay - negotiate for decision ownership, model evaluation, and inference-cost control.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
How AI changed the product manager and product designer dynamic in 2026
AI accelerates PM-designer collaboration but not decision rights; share discovery, test drafts, and name owners.
Guest Post
Ten things I brought back from the Lenny & Friends Summit 2026
André Marquet's ten takeaways from Lenny & Friends Summit 2026: event-design lessons, and what Claire Vo and Marty Cagan said about the PM role.
Advanced Topics and Trends
Stanford Online vs eCornell Product Management
Compare flexible versus structured online product management paths - format, workload, cost, credential, and AI coverage to help you decide.
Advanced Topics and Trends
10 Networking Tips for Product Managers
Combine people-first outreach with AI: attend meetups, join PM groups, build a 5–8 peer circle, track contacts, and follow up fast.
Advanced Topics and Trends
What Monetizable Side Projects Product Managers Work on in 2026
Guide for PMs to choose narrow, revenue-first side projects: AI copilots, automations, digital products, or advisory.
Advanced Topics and Trends
Top 6 Product Meetups for Career Growth
Compare six meetup types - local chapters, AI circles, demo nights, and Slack groups - to grow PM skills, referrals, and hiring access.
Advanced Topics and Trends
How AI Is Changing PM Mentorship
AI speeds and scales PM mentorship with real-time feedback and routine support, while humans keep judgment for high-stakes decisions.
Advanced Topics and Trends
What it takes to reach specific Product Manager career stages
Promotions hinge on scope, autonomy, and measurable impact - what APMs through VPs must own to advance.
Advanced Topics and Trends
How to Avoid Burnout as a Product Manager in 2026
Spot early signs, cap active work, use AI for repeat tasks, and cut meetings to protect focus and PM judgment.
Advanced Topics and Trends
Tools High-Performing Product Managers Use in 2026
Lean toolsets and AI workflows top PMs use in 2026 to automate routine work, connect systems, and focus on key decisions.