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that's exactly why product managers exist. i run precisely such a team, because there are no devs out there that know enough about our vertical - and the time l
by pinaceae 12y ago
that's exactly why product managers exist. i run precisely such a team, because there are no devs out there that know enough about our vertical - and the time learning and keeping up to date would be prohibitive.
- kylequest 12y agoPMs can help only with one part (the "problem"), but, unless they are also good architects and designers, the end result and the process end up being pretty painful. The devs still need to learn about the domain and they need to understand it enough to build a good solution. Having to learn a new domain on your own can be tough. Having external SMEs (subject matter experts) reducing the ramp up time and answering detailed questions is a big help. It's pretty common for PMs not to be SMEs though...
- pinaceae 12y agoabsolutely agreed and yes, we go deep on designs. and yes, it is uncommon, makes hiring quite challenging.