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Leading vs. managing: See our tips for effective leadership

This article examines the difference between leading people and managing work. For product organizations, both are necessary: direction, confidence, and…

Doug Ringer ·

Doug Ringer

This published work explores a practical product-business question through the lens of Product Development & Execution.

This article examines the difference between leading people and managing work. For product organizations, both are necessary: direction, confidence, and empowerment must be matched by clear priorities, operating discipline, decisions, and accountability.

Original publication: Home Furnishings News

Why it still matters

The underlying leadership question remains relevant: connect customer and market evidence, clear decision rights, and disciplined execution to the business outcome.

Publication context

Originally published by Home Furnishings News. The date associated with the source record is March 26, 2018.

Publication context

Leadership & Organization

Doug Ringer

Product management is a business role.

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