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Welcome to the UMD Product Management Resource Hub

Whether you're a student, practitioner, or lifelong learner, staying ahead in product management means tapping into the right insights, frameworks, and thought leadership. This PM Resources page curates the best content from top industry experts, essential books, foundational bodies of knowledge, and premier conferences—helping you navigate and excel in the evolving world of product management.

What You’ll Find Here:

This hub is continuously updated, with new insights from Product@Maryland, our very own blog featuring expert contributions from UMD faculty, alumni, and industry leaders.

Start exploring and level up your product management journey today!

Webinars

Learn from Product Management Experts

The Product@Maryland Webinar Series offers recorded sessions featuring UMD faculty, industry experts, and product leaders discussing key topics in product management. Whether you're breaking into the field, refining your strategy, or exploring AI’s impact on product management, these webinars provide practical insights and real-world examples to help you grow.

Sample Webinars:
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Certificates

Advance Your Product Management Skills

The University of Maryland’s online certificate programs offer high-quality, flexible learning solutions for aspiring and advancing product managers. Whether you're looking to gain foundational knowledge or enhance your expertise, these programs provide practical, self-paced learning with the option to earn a professional certificate from UMD.

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Podcasts & Newsletters

Stay updated with top product thinkers like Lenny Rachitsky, Melissa Perri, Marty Cagan, and Teresa Torres. These podcasts and newsletters offer valuable insights from product leaders, case studies, and cutting-edge trends in the industry. Explore curated lists of must-read articles and top episodes from each resource.

Featured Podcasts & Newsletters:

Product@Maryland Newsletter

UMD’s very own product management blog, featuring expert contributions from faculty, alumni, and industry leaders.

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Lenny’s Podcast

Hosted by Lenny Rachitsky, featuring interviews with top product leaders.

Notable Episodes:

  • Seth Godin's Best Tactics for Building Remarkable Products, Strategies, Brands, and More – Why We Recommend It: Seth Godin shares profound insights on creating products that stand out, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and emotional connection in product development.
  • How a Great Founder Becomes a Great CEO | Jonathan Lowenhar – Why We Recommend It: This episode delves into the transformation from founder to CEO, offering valuable lessons on leadership and scaling organizations.
  • Crystal Widjaja on Data-Driven Product Management – Why We Recommend It: Crystal discusses leveraging data to inform product decisions, a crucial skill for modern product managers.
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Website: Lenny's Podcast →
Melissa Perri’s "Product Thinking" Podcast

Insights from one of the foremost product strategy experts, with a focus on scaling product organization.

Notable Episodes:

  • Understanding Continuous Discovery with Teresa Torres – Why We Recommend It: Teresa Torres provides practical advice on implementing continuous discovery habits to stay aligned with customer needs.
  • The Role of Product Operations in Scaling Organizations – Why We Recommend It: Why We Recommend It: This episode explores how product operations can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in growing companies.
  • Navigating Stakeholder Management – Why We Recommend It: Melissa discusses strategies for managing stakeholders, a critical aspect of successful product management.
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Website: Product Thinking Podcast →
SVPG Newsletter

Marty Cagan’s Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) insights on product leadership and execution.

Notable Articles:

  • The Nature of Product – Why We Recommend It: Marty Cagan discusses the essence of product management and the qualities that define successful products.
  • Empowered Product Teams – Why We Recommend It: This article delves into building teams that are empowered to solve problems and deliver exceptional products.
  • Product vs. Feature Teams – Why We Recommend It: Cagan clarifies the distinction between product teams and feature teams, emphasizing the importance of outcome-focused teams.
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Website: SVPG Newsletter →
Teresa Torres’ "Product Talk" Newsletter

Practical, research-backed approaches to continuous product discovery.

Notable Articles:

  • Product Discovery Basics: Everything You Need to Know – Why We Recommend It: A comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing product discovery practices.
  • The Opportunity Solution Tree – Why We Recommend It: Teresa introduces a visual framework to map out opportunities and solutions, aiding in strategic decision-making.
  • Assumption Testing: A Practical Guide – Why We Recommend It: This article provides a step-by-step approach to validating assumptions in the product development process.
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Website: Product Talk →
IT Revolution Newsletter

Thought leadership on DevOps, Lean, and the intersection of product management with engineering best practices.

Notable Articles:

  • The Unicorn Project – Why We Recommend It: An exploration of the five ideals that can transform technology organizations, based on the novel "The Unicorn Project."
  • DevOps and the Bottom Line – Why We Recommend It: Discusses the tangible business benefits of implementing DevOps practices.
  • The Three Ways: The Principles Underpinning DevOps – Why We Recommend It: An insightful look into the foundational principles that drive successful DevOps transformations.
Website: IT Revolution →


Books to Live By

Product management has evolved through various phases, each addressing fundamental questions about work:

Product management is considered both an old and young discipline. The traditional form existed within marketing, focusing on customer needs, competitive positioning, and product features. However, the modern version of product management is a cross-functional discipline that integrates technology, design, and business strategy to deliver solutions that customers love and work for the business (Marty Cagan, Inspired).

To understand the full spectrum of product management, we recommend these must-read books:

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  1. Inspired – Marty Cagan (2008) – The foundational book on modern product management.
  2. Escaping the Build Trap – Melissa Perri (2018) – Why companies get stuck building features instead of solving real problems.
  3. The Lean Startup – Eric Ries (2011) – The importance of rapid iteration and experimentation.
  4. Crossing the Chasm – Geoffrey Moore (1991) – How to scale high-tech products to mainstream success.
  5. The Four Steps to the Epiphany – Steve Blank (2003) – The foundation of customer discovery.
Product Strategy & Customer Discovery
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  1. Continuous Discovery Habits – Teresa Torres (2021) – A guide to embedding customer discovery into everyday work.
  2. Competing Against Luck – Clayton Christensen (2016) – The Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) framework for understanding customer needs.
  3. The Innovator’s Dilemma – Clayton Christensen (1997) – Why successful companies struggle with disruptive innovation.
  4. Who Do You Want Your Customers to Become? – Michael Schrage (2012) – The philosophy of designing products that shape customer behavior.
  5. User Story Mapping – Jeff Patton (2014) – A structured approach to creating product roadmaps.
Product Leadership & Scaling
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  1. Lean Product and Process Development – Allen C. Ward (2007) - the textbook on Lean thinking beyond manufacturing to product development for products at scale.
  2. The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz (2014) – A candid guide to startup leadership.
  3. The Startup Owner’s Manual – Steve Blank & Bob Dorf (2012) – A step-by-step guide to startup success.
  4. Loved – Martina Lauchengco (2022) – a how-to guide on product marketing and how it complements great product management.
  5. Empowered – Marty Cagan (2020) – How to build and lead empowered product teams. This focuses heavily on leadership of product managers.
  6. Transformed – Marty Cagan (2023) – A deep dive into how companies can truly embrace product-led transformations and shift to the “Product Operating Model.”
Enabling Books Not to Be Ignored

Beyond traditional product management books, these critical works on Agile, DevOps, Lean, and systems thinking shape the way modern product teams operate at scale:

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  1. The Phoenix Project – Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford (2013) - A must-read for understanding DevOps principles through an engaging novel format.
  2. Sooner Safer Happier – Jonathan Smart (2020) -A guide to leading large-scale Agile transformations while balancing business and technology needs.
  3. Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time – Jeff Sutherland (2014) - A foundational book explaining the origins and practical applications of Scrum.
  4. The New Economics – W. Edwards Deming (1993) - The principles of quality management and continuous improvement that still shape modern Agile and Lean approaches.
  5. The Toyota Way – Jeffrey K. Liker (2004) - The foundational book on Toyota’s Lean principles, providing insights on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Bodies of Knowledge

Product management is evolving as a discipline, and several formalized frameworks provide structure and guidance for professionals.

Key Bodies of Knowledge:

These resources serve as a reference for structured learning, industry best practices, and certifications.

Conferences & Events

Engaging with the broader product management community is crucial for professional growth. These premier conferences provide opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners, discover emerging trends, and network with industry leaders.

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Premier Product Conferences:

Stay tuned for event updates, registration links, and UMD alumni meetups at these conferences!

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