I am regularly asked for product management resources, so I put together this list of books, podcasts, and other helpful materials that I use to stay current as a product manager.
Books
Product Management
Inspired by Marty Cagan is the go-to resource for modern software product management. It represents the concepts and language of product management, and I recommend this to all current and aspiring product managers.
Empowered by Marty Cagan and Chris Jones continues on the foundational product management principles in Inspired and provides guidance for product leaders to create environments where great products and product teams can emerge.
Product Leadership provides a glimpse of what product management and product leadership look like in different types of organizations.
What’s Your Problem? addresses a fundamental product management challenge – are we solving the right problem?
Data & Analytics
I’ve seen too many slides that either include every data point or use the wrong visualization, which leaves the audience confused. Storytelling with Data is a great resource to learn how to use data to tell a story that engages and informs.
Nancy Duarte has a great series of books that will level up your presentation skills. Data Story focuses on inspiring action by telling a story using data.
Blogs
Silicon Valley Product Group – Regular updates from Marty Cagan that dives deeper into product management topics and is a good addition to the Inspired book.
Mind The Product – Great content, but some require an MTP membership.
Product School – Especially for new and aspiring product managers, Product School has articles and videos covering a range of topics.
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please know that I have experience with all of these companies, and I’m recommending them because of the product or service they offer, not because of the small commission I might make if you purchase something.