The Product Bugle

AI might make your work easier. But humans will still be difficult.

That friction and tension you're feeling at work? It's a feature, not a defect. And those difficult situations aren't going away any time soon.

Dec 3 • 

Simon Waldman

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November 2025

It's time for you personal annual review..

Six questions to ask yourself before Christmas fever kicks in. give yourself a plan of action for 2026, not just some wishful resolutions.

Nov 14 • 

Simon Waldman

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Don't let AI get in the way of being good at your job.

We all need to hone our AI skills. But keep it focused. Use it to become a better product person. And avoid falling down the AI rabbit hole.

Nov 4 • 

Simon Waldman

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October 2025

The 'Be More Strategic' thing..

How to give the 'BMS' feedback more effectively; and what to do if you get it..

Oct 3 • 

Simon Waldman

5

September 2025

10 tactics to help make that change at work you keep promising yourself

Just because we know what to do, doesn't mean we'll do it. Here's a few handy hacks to get things going.

Sep 12 • 

Simon Waldman

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PB 03/09: Planning a 2026 Career Move? Start Now

It’s still too early to think about Christmas. But it’s the perfect time to start working on your next career move.

Sep 4 • 

Simon Waldman

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July 2025

How to write your Career OKRs

Free from the problems of 'other people' here's some OKRs that might actually be useful. And a human prompt to make them happen.

Jul 23 • 

Simon Waldman

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Career planning: are you a pro or an amateur?

I've always been an amateur, but that's not a good strategy in 2025.

Jul 16 • 

Simon Waldman

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Vital 9: How's it going?

Building the Vital 9 (And Where I Need Your Help)..

Jul 9 • 

Simon Waldman

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💰 Rewards: What You Get in Return

It's time to talk Money...and not just Salary and Compensation

Jul 2 • 

Simon Waldman

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June 2025

🛠️ Achievements: The Engine Room of Your Product Career

How I developed Achievement Deficit Disorder..and why you should try and avoid it.

Jun 25 • 

Simon Waldman

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PB 18/6:⚡ Catalysts

A first dive into one of the groups of the Vital 9 - looking at the things that give you energy and spark great work

Jun 18 • 

Simon Waldman

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