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My Experience of Tech Layoffs and the Job Market in 2024
My thoughts on the current employment crisis, what it's been like looking for work as a Product Manager and what I've learned from it

Danielle Downs
Dec 11, 202426 min read


Using a Value Score Matrix for Prioritisation
This post outlines a way to prioritise potential roadmap items according to their business value vs. estimated complexity and risk.

Danielle Downs
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Using a Product Radar vs. a Product Roadmap
I find the Product Radar is a great way to visualise and communicate your product strategy and priorities at a high level

Danielle Downs
Aug 6, 20244 min read


Demonstrating Progress in Agile
One of the great myths about Agile project management is that it is difficult to track and forecast progress. This is a total fallacy....

Danielle Downs
Mar 13, 20248 min read


Benefits of Just-in-Time Analysis
There are a number of cost saving advantages to just-in-time analysis, including preventing rework or analysing requirements that may change

Danielle Downs
Nov 10, 20235 min read


How can a Real-World Product Owner Escape the Build Trap?
Product purists believe every Product Owner should be the CEO of their Product but this often isn't realistic.

Danielle Downs
Aug 22, 202215 min read


Should Product Owners be Backlog Owners?
Should Product Owners be Backlog Owners? How can Product Management responsibilities be delegated most effectively within Agile?

Danielle Downs
May 6, 202212 min read
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