Pros
- Product leadership runs on sleepless energy—Product decisions change so often that Products are rarely finished. - Product leadership gives full Product visibility—every small Product task is closely watched, questioned, and controlled. - Product leadership keeps Product work exciting—Product priorities and direction shift so fast that nothing stays predictable. - Product leadership defines “Product” creatively—where Product is not really a product, but a mix of services and solutions that keeps changing on every customer request.
Cons
- Product leadership is driven by ego—Product decisions follow personal views, not Product strategy, data, or users. - Product leadership does not trust Product teams—Product work is heavily micromanaged with little ownership. - Product leadership offers no clear Product vision—Product roadmaps keep changing without reason or direction. - Most of the senior Product people have run out of company in the last few years, leaving Product teams without any guidance. - Product leadership rewards personal favors — personal growth depends more on offering favors than doing Product work.