Frameworks, Stories and Strategy: Product Manager Interview Prep

• Heuristic Evaluation: A Usability Toolkit for Product Managers

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we unpack heuristic evaluation — a practical way to spot usability issues early using time-tested design principles, no design degree required.You’ll learn:What heuristic evaluation actually is and how it fits into your product development toolkitA breakdown of Nielsen’s 10 usability heuristics with real-world examples you can remember and useHow PMs can run or support a heuristic review — even without being a UX expertWhen to use this method, how to communicate the findings, and where it fits in your feedback loopIf you’ve ever sat in a design critique and nodded along while wondering what “match between system and real world” really means — this episode gives you the confidence to evaluate usability like a pro.

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• Market Sizing and Competitive Analysis: TAM, SAM, SOM Explained

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we break down the business fundamentals behind market sizing and competitive analysis — the toolkit every product leader, consultant, and founder should have in their back pocket.You’ll learn:What TAM, SAM, and SOM actually mean — and why these acronyms matter when shaping your product strategyThe two main methods for market sizing: top-down vs bottom-up (and how to avoid common traps in both)How to use market sizing to guide decisions, pitch ideas, and spot gaps in crowded marketsTips for applying this thinking in product roles, case interviews, or strategy sessionsIf you’ve ever stared at a slide with “$30B market opportunity” and wondered how someone got that number — or how you’d build your own — this episode gives you the tools to size up your ideas with confidence.

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• The Art of Saying No: Strategic Prioritization and Stakeholder Boundaries

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we explore one of the hardest — and most powerful — skills in product management: saying no without losing trust.You’ll learn:Why saying no is a strategic move, not a personality flawHow to use prioritization frameworks like RICE and MoSCoW to justify trade-offs and focus your teamTactics for communicating tough decisions with clarity, empathy, and dataHow to push back on feature requests without derailing relationships or momentumIf you’ve ever struggled to protect your roadmap from the chaos of competing opinions — or hesitated to say no because it felt too risky — this episode gives you the tools to stay focused and strategic while keeping your stakeholders on side.

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• Product Prioritization: RICE, ICE, MoSCoW and Making the Right Trade-Offs

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we dive into the core product skill everyone talks about but few do well — prioritization.You’ll learn:How to apply popular frameworks like RICE, ICE, and MoSCoW without turning your roadmap into a spreadsheet contestThe strengths and blind spots of each model — and when to use whichWhy effective prioritization isn’t about finding the “right” answer but making smart, consistent trade-offsHow to balance data with intuition, and keep stakeholders aligned when priorities shiftWhether you’re juggling features, managing cross-team chaos, or prepping for an interview, this episode gives you the tools to prioritize with confidence and clarity — no dice rolls required.

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• Decision-Making in the Fog: Navigating Ambiguity as a Product Manager

  In this episode of Frameworks, Stories & Strategy, we tackle one of the toughest challenges in product leadership — making decisions when the data is incomplete, the risks are unclear, and the stakes are high.You’ll learn:Why our brains resist ambiguity and how that bias can quietly derail product thinkingHow great PMs build a tolerance for uncertainty and keep moving forward without perfect informationMental models and principles for making better decisions in complex, high-stakes environmentsThe power of clear communication, good questions, and a resilient mindset when leading through the unknownThis episode sets the stage for a series on product decision-making, starting with how to think before you choose. If you’ve ever hesitated in the face of too many options or too little clarity — this one’s for you.

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