Weekly Execution Mastery
1. Turning Monthly Goals into Weekly Outcomes Weekly execution starts with linking bigger goals to actionable outcomes: Take your monthly goal and ask: What must be achieved this week to stay on track? Define 3-5 clear weekly outcomes that directly feed the monthly goal. Focus on results, not just activities. Rule: If a task doesn’t […]
Envisioning an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
1. Identifying the First Use Case The first use case is the primary problem your product will solve. Focus on real user pain points, not “nice-to-have” ideas. Ask: Who benefits most? What is the simplest way to deliver value? Avoid trying to solve every problem at once; MVP is about proof of concept. 2. Picking […]
Process Mapping & User Documentation
1. Flowcharts Flowcharts are visual representations of processes, showing steps, decisions, and flow from start to finish. Use standard symbols (e.g., rectangles for actions, diamonds for decisions). Keep it simple and readable. Show sequence and dependencies clearly. Tip: Flowcharts make complex processes easier to understand at a glance, reducing miscommunication. 2. Swimlane Diagrams Swimlane diagrams […]
Internal Processes & SOP Development
1. What is an SOP? A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a documented set of instructions that explains how a task or process should be done.Purpose: Ensure consistency across the team. Reduce errors caused by assumptions or forgetfulness. Make onboarding and training easier. Key Insight: An SOP isn’t bureaucracy-it’s a tool that keeps operations smooth, […]
Communication & Team Alignment
1. Writing Clear Updates Your updates are the primary way your team(stakeholders) know what’s happening. A clear update: States progress succinctly. Highlights what’s done, what’s next, and any blockers. Avoid unnecessary details Focuses on what matters to the audience. Example: ✅ “Completed user flow diagrams for onboarding. Next: wireframes for login screen. Blocker: waiting on […]
Planning & Goal Setting Foundations
1. Yearly → Quarterly → Monthly → Weekly → Daily Structure Effective planning starts top-down. Every great product or project begins with clarity on the big picture: Yearly Goal – The single, overarching outcome you want to achieve this year. Everything else flows from this. Quarterly Goals – Break the yearly goal into 3-month objectives. […]
SDLC & Product Development Foundations
What SDLC Really Means The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is simply a structured way for product teams to turn ideas into working solutions. It forces discipline, clarity, and prevents the chaos of jumping from “I have an idea” straight to building something without direction. SDLC answers the key questions: What are we doing? Why […]
Weekly Tracker Playbook: A Day-by-Day Guide
Weekly Tracker Playbook: A Day-by-Day Guide Monday: Set the Foundation By 9 a.m. (latest 12 p.m.), update the tracker with all tasks for the sprint. Share the sheet with the team and announce: “This week’s tasks have been added to the sheet. Please update your task status if you’ve already started or if you have […]
What Every Project Manager Should Have in Place Within the First Month of a New Project
Identifying Gaps & Suggesting Fixes as a Project Manager
