Minimalist Product Management
Task Management for Pragmatic Remote Teams
This framework is good fun, especially if you are searching for an alternative to user stories.
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I like the pragmatic approach this book suggests for product managers. In particular, using a single format for tasks, epics, and whole initiatives makes it a no-brainer for those searching for a lightweight framework.
Bernhard Hecker
Digital Product Leader, Speaker, 30 yrs Tech Product Management and Innovation
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As a professional with over a decade in product management, leading sizable teams, and witnessing firsthand the challenges of articulating user stories, I find this ebook an incredibly impactful resource. The proposed practical alternative to traditional user stories is not only brilliantly simple and intuitive. It’s also immediately implementable and works out of the box, effortlessly bridging the gap many product owners and managers grapple with.
Eric Dauenhauer
Executive Advisor and Tech Enthusiast
About the Book
Are you up for a non-dogmatic, simplistic system for coordinating work in remote setups without the usual “agile” drama? ✊
Minimalist Product Management brings a breath of fresh air to product management, offering a stripped-down, practical system. Forget user stories (if you struggle with them) and embrace the GPS method – a direct, uncluttered approach especially suited for pragmatic professionals and remote teams.
What You’ll Learn:
- Simplicity in Action: Explore how a simplified task management approach can enhance efficiency and communication, especially among remote teams relying on asynchronous communication.
- The GPS Approach: Delve into a minimalist, intuitive “ticket writing” method that provides the necessary detail and clarity that remote and pragmatic professionals crave. A handy single template for all types of issues (feature requests, technical tasks, QA tasks, internal procurement tasks, etc.).
- Swift Creation of Initiatives: Learn how to re-use the GPS format to structure and organize entire product initiatives like a pro and in minutes.
- Practical Guidance: Benefit from real-world insights and examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of this minimalist approach in various organizational settings.
- Increase Autonomy: The concept gives all team members more autonomy and focus time. The idea is to have fewer direct meetings and get things done.
- Confidence: By applying the minimalist yet concise framework, you’ll quickly gain confidence in your general organizational & async communication skills.
About the Author
Jörg Palluch has nearly two decades of experience in the B2B software industry. After studying mathematics in 2003, he worked as a software developer for several years before transitioning to product management. Jörg is passionate about fostering high autonomy for team members within remote work environments to improve individual lifestyle choices while increasing overall productivity. He has worked for companies that develop complex software products for various industries and customers, from consultants and small businesses to governmental organizations and Fortune 500 companies.
If you’re in pursuit of a no-nonsense approach to product management that harmonizes with remote and pragmatic work cultures, this book is for you.