Resources: Module 01 — Introduction to Product Management¶
Verified resources specifically relevant to this module's content. For the full topic resource list, see ../../RESOURCES.md.
Essential Reading for This Module¶
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SVPG — The Role of the Product Manager by Marty Cagan — A foundational short essay defining what a PM actually does. Read before or alongside Module 01.
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Good Product Manager / Bad Product Manager by Ben Horowitz (originally written 1996, published on a16z.com) — A classic essay on the PM role that remains highly relevant. Written in direct, contrasting pairs that make the points concrete.
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Shape Up, Chapter 1: Introduction — Basecamp's framing of the product management problem. Contrarian but grounded. Free online.
Books¶
| Title | Author | What to Read | Notes |
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| Inspired (2nd ed.) | Marty Cagan | Chapters 1–5 (Part 1: Lessons from Top Tech Companies) | The foundational Silicon Valley PM model. Read Part 1 for this module. |
| Continuous Discovery Habits | Teresa Torres | Chapter 1 (The Discovery Mindset) | Sets up the discovery vs. delivery distinction in depth. |
Short Articles and Posts¶
- "The Product Manager Role" — Any current SVPG article by Marty Cagan on svpg.com covers this material
- "What makes someone a great product manager?" — Search for Lenny Rachitsky's writing on lennysnewsletter.com on PM greatness — he has conducted extensive surveys of PMs at top companies
Videos¶
- How to Get Into Product Management — Search YouTube for Marty Cagan talks. He has multiple recorded keynotes covering the empowered team model.
[!NOTE] All YouTube links above are search links rather than specific video links to avoid linking to videos that may be removed. Search for the speaker name + topic for current results.
For a Complete Resource List¶
See the topic-level RESOURCES.md.