Nickey Skarstad, Director of Product Management at Duolingo, has a wealth of experience from Airbnb, Etsy, and Shopify. In this conversation, she shares insights on translating vision into actionable goals and operationalizing product quality. Skarstad discusses the importance of metrics for maintaining standards and how to structure product organizations effectively. She also explores decision-making dynamics, emphasizing second-order thinking, and offers practical brainstorming techniques to enhance collaboration. Plus, tips for thriving in remote work as a PM!