Getting started

Product builders create the future. Learn how to make an impact from day one and establish a foundation for lasting career success.

Collection41 articles
The empathy gap is real in product development
October 25, 2021
The empathy gap is real in product development

The empathy gap is a real threat to every product development team — you cannot achieve product excellence unless you can empathize with the people who build, sell,…

The real secret behind every great product manager
October 12, 2021
The real secret behind every great product manager

What makes for a great product manager? Experience. Empathy. Technical skills. These are all worthy attributes. But the real secret behind every great product manager is…

The 6 Worst Things Product Managers Say to Engineers
September 7, 2021
The 6 Worst Things Product Managers Say to Engineers

Here are six things that no engineer wants to hear from their product manager. Learn what not to say to the development team — plus what you should say instead.

Transition to Product Management: Where Do PMs Come From?
August 24, 2021
Transition to Product Management: Where Do PMs Come From?

Product managers rarely start out of college. Find out the roles they typically transition from into product management and the skills needed for success in the field.

The Aha! Fall 2021 Fellowship Program: Apply Now
August 9, 2021
The Aha! Fall 2021 Fellowship Program: Apply Now

The Aha! fellowship is a full-time training program designed for entrepreneurship, product management, and customer success.

The 7 Report Templates Every Product Manager Needs
July 20, 2021
The 7 Report Templates Every Product Manager Needs

Do you have a favorite Aha! report template? Check out these 7 report templates we think every product manager needs.

6 Surprising Tips for Better Product Team Meetings
June 10, 2021
6 Surprising Tips for Better Product Team Meetings

Take an incremental and immediate approach to reflection by carving out time in each meeting for a mini retro — whether it is a specific sprint or project. You can…

Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Julie Edwards
May 18, 2021
Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Julie Edwards

Based in England, Julie Edwards has 20 years of experience in product management and is currently Head of Product Operations at Advanced. She helps the product teams…

Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Robert Rodriguez
May 4, 2021
Product Management All-Star: 6 Questions With Robert Rodriguez

Based in Orlando, Florida, Robert Rodriguez has three years of experience in product management and over five years of experience in business process optimization. He is…

Stop Applying to Be a Product Manager
April 27, 2021
Stop Applying to Be a Product Manager

What is an entry-level job in a technology company today? I know that it can be challenging for recent college graduates to find meaningful opportunities. Many…

See more collections

View more