Product Managers, you spend a ton of time reporting to your stakeholders on progress toward milestones like major releases. But answering seemingly simple questions like "is it ready yet?" and "will it be done on time?" can be really hard. So what can you do to make it easier?

Product managers have to say no—a lot! When there are more must-haves, great ideas, and defect fixes than can possibly be done, something’s gotta go. Follow these 5 tips to make it a lot easier to say no, and maybe even say yes more often.

Before a product launch, you make countless, critical decisions, each of which can bring you closer to – or further from – market success. It's easy to get overwhelmed, so respond to the market signals that matter most.

In theory, idea portals are great. Your customers (and others) can enter and vote on ideas for your products, and voilà—you’re customer-centric! What could possibly go wrong?

If you’re not careful, your idea portal will miss the mark and steer your product roadmap off track.