Decision-Making in the Fog: Navigating Ambiguity as a Product Manager
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In this episode of The Product Handbook, we tackle one of the toughest challenges in product leadership — making decisions when the data is incomplete, the risks are unclear, and the stakes are high.You’ll learn:Why our brains resist ambiguity and how that bias can quietly derail product thinkingHow great PMs build a tolerance for uncertainty and keep moving forward without perfect informationMental models and principles for making better decisions in complex, high-stakes environmentsThe power of clear communication, good questions, and a resilient mindset when leading through the unknownThis episode sets the stage for a series on product decision-making, starting with how to think before you choose. If you’ve ever hesitated in the face of too many options or too little clarity — this one’s for you.
