As a Product Manager, you need to be the wise, old man (i.e., sage).
Confused?
The services team will come up with 'Need to implement this feature' now to solve implementation problems.
The CEO will have wild, crazy ideas that suddenly seem like top priorities.
The sales team will need that one-off feature that wins you the deal of the century.
At this time, remind them of the priorities. Remind them why you decided to go in the original direction. Ask them how things have changed since them. Ask them if their latest, urgent request really matters a month from now. Or 10 months from now.
The the sage - the wise old man that remains centered, calm while everyone around runs in Chaos. Take the product to its intended, long term direction.
With an open mind
Confused?
The services team will come up with 'Need to implement this feature' now to solve implementation problems.
The CEO will have wild, crazy ideas that suddenly seem like top priorities.
The sales team will need that one-off feature that wins you the deal of the century.
At this time, remind them of the priorities. Remind them why you decided to go in the original direction. Ask them how things have changed since them. Ask them if their latest, urgent request really matters a month from now. Or 10 months from now.
The the sage - the wise old man that remains centered, calm while everyone around runs in Chaos. Take the product to its intended, long term direction.
With an open mind
