Patrick Noonan

Patrick Noonan

Hey, I'm Patrick. I've been working in product management for over a decade. Mostly in B2C e-com web and apps. Currently based in Ireland. Using agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
 
Product Management

How technical does a product manager need to be?

As a product manager, you play a critical role in the success of the product and team you manage. The responsibilities of a product manager can vary widely and can be different company to company but in general all aspects of product development, from defining the product's strategy
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10 common product manager interview questions (w/ answers)

Every job interview is a daunting experience. If you’re nervous this is a good sign, it means you actually care about getting the job. I've been interviewed and interviewed candidates many times over the years and there are similar themes that pop up again and again for
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The differences between waterfall, agile and lean methodologies?

Product development is a complex process that involves multiple stages, from ideation and design to development and launch. Different companies use different methodologies to guide their product development efforts, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this post, we'll compare these three popular product development methodologies: Waterfall,
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What are the key differences between a product manager and product owner?

Product management is still a fairly new discipline and one that is still evolving. I’ve been in product management for over a decade now and even in that time have seen plenty of changes. If you're in the tech industry, you've probably heard the terms
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11 tips for managing a remote team

Managing any team remotely comes with difficult challenges. Over the past few years many teams were hurled into a remote first way of working and had to figure things out for themselves. If you’re not looking to optimize how you manage a remote team with best practices, follow these
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Top 10 books for product managers

I personally believe product managers should be voracious readers. There are plenty of books that a product manager should read. Too much really, so I figured I’d put together some of my favorites. Below are some tried and true books every PM should read throughout their career regardless of
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Tips & tricks for doing a demo at show & tell

There is an art to demoing a new feature or product. You and your team have spent weeks or months working on this project so you justifiably want to show it off to everyone. A lot of companies have a show & tell or a demo day or system demo.
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7 tips to supercharge your productivity as a product manager

As a product manager, it's vital you’re as productive and effective as possible. But productivity is not just about working harder or longer hours; it's about working smarter and more efficiently. Here I've put together 7 tips I’ve found helpful throughout my
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10 tips for onboarding as a new product manager

Onboarding as a new product manager can be an overwhelming experience. You’re not only learning the ins and outs of a new company, but you're also responsible for managing a product and leading a team. You're usually coming in cold to a hot situation. It
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