Topics Covered:
- The problem with traditional prioritization models like ICE and RICE
- Why “avoid prioritization at all costs” is more than just a catchy phrase
- Comparing and contrasting vs. spreadsheet-driven guesswork
- Tactical ways to clean up your backlog:
- Auto-closing old tickets
- Archiving items no one understands
- Using themes, initiatives, and user group tagging
- The "Inbox Zero" approach to product management
- How to use strategic filters (outcomes + customer needs) instead of prioritizing everything
- The importance of early wins when inheriting a new product or team
- Time-boxed onboarding for product folks who are new to a team
- Real-world stories & examples:
- Petra shares how automatic ticket pruning saved hundreds of items
- Teresa’s database “one-day project” that took a full week (and what it reveals about hidden work)
- How to carve out time for discovery—even in a feature factory
Resources & Links:
- Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org
- Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.com
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