Pedro Sampaio
Product and Engineering Leader
Posts
Posted on July 16, 2024
4 Product Management Frameworks for Engineering and Product Leaders
Engineering and product leaders often juggle multiple responsibilities, including product management. For those accustomed to diving deep into technical stacks, the array of product management frameworks can feel overwhelming. Navigating this complex landscape, which rivals the intricacy of technical architectures, is a common challenge.
Posted on June 11, 2024
From Backlog Chaos to Clarity: A Structured Approach
Backlog management lies at the core of effective engineering and product leadership. As products grow, backlogs transform into dynamic hubs of tasks, each competing for priority. This is where clarity confronts chaos. Mastering backlog management ensures that the most impactful features receive the focus needed to thrive.
Posted on May 21, 2024
Rethinking Estimation in Backlog Management
Traditional backlog management often hinges on estimation for planning, whether for timelines or resource needs. However, humans struggle with accurate estimation, particularly as tasks grow in complexity. Larger tasks amplify this margin of error, leading to inefficiencies, missed targets, and hindered progress.
Posted on April 30, 2024
5 Asynchronous Strategies for Effective Backlog Management
In today’s fast-paced, often remote work environments, the ability to communicate effectively without requiring everyone to be online simultaneously is not just convenient; it is essential. As organizations grow, streamlining processes becomes increasingly important, and asynchronous communication emerges as a key strategy in this domain.
Posted on April 9, 2024
Essential Backlog Health Checks
Backlog health checks are a critical yet often underutilized practice in engineering and product leadership. This post explores their importance and offers actionable steps to maintain a robust backlog.
Posted on March 19, 2024
The Ultimate PM Q&A: Tackling Tough Team Questions in Engineering and Product Leadership
Effective backlog management ensures decisions reflect a comprehensive view of organizational goals.
Posted on February 27, 2024
Balancing Engineering Efforts in Product Development
Navigating the complexities of product development often sparks lively discussions about how to best allocate engineering resources. How can teams achieve the ideal balance between rolling out innovative new features, maintaining system stability, addressing bugs, and providing exceptional support? This post explores strategies to tackle this intricate challenge.
Posted on January 30, 2024
5 Myths Engineers Have About Product Managers (And How to Debunk Them)
Trust between engineers and product managers is a critical component of successful product development and engineering leadership. It’s the foundation that transforms a group of individuals into a cohesive, high-performing team. For those navigating the complexities of engineering and product leadership, fostering this trust is essential to overcoming challenges and driving innovation.
Posted on January 9, 2024
Many Hats, Still a Product Manager
Product managers often seem to juggle countless tasks, leaving many to wonder: what exactly is their role? This post explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a product manager and why understanding their role is essential for engineering and product leadership teams.