PM Competency Framework

Visualize and track your product management growth across 8 core dimensions.

Self-Assessment

Rate your proficiency from 0 (Novice) to 5 (Expert)

Know Your Market
3
2
Know Your Product
4
3
Know Yourself
2
3
Know Your Craft
4
3
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The PM Competency Guide

Mastering the 8 core dimensions of elite product management.

Users & Market

Understanding users isn't just about interviews; it's about deep empathy and behavioral analysis. High proficiency means you can predict user needs before they articulate them. Market analysis involves competitive intelligence and identifying blue ocean opportunities.

Business & Product

Great PMs bridge the gap between engineering and the bottom line. You must understand unit economics, CAC/LTV, and how your product features drive specific business KPIs. Product excellence is about craft, usability, and technical feasibility.

Collaboration & Leadership

Leadership in product is about influence without authority. It requires high EQ to align stakeholders with divergent interests. Collaboration means fostering a culture of psychological safety where the best ideas win regardless of seniority.

Strategy & Tactics

Strategy is the 'Why'—the long-term vision and the path to win. Tactics is the 'How'—the daily execution, backlog grooming, and sprint planning. An elite PM moves seamlessly between the 30,000-foot view and the ground-level details.

Deep Dive into the 8 Dimensions

1. Users (Market): Mastering user research, persona development, and journey mapping.
2. Industry (Market): Domain expertise, regulatory knowledge, and trend forecasting.
3. Business (Product): P&L management, monetization strategies, and stakeholder alignment.
4. Product (Product): UX principles, technical documentation, and quality standards.
5. Collaboration (Self): Cross-functional communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
6. Leadership (Self): Vision setting, mentoring, and strategic decision-making.
7. Strategy (Craft): Roadmapping, goal setting (OKRs), and competitive positioning.
8. Tactics (Craft): Agile methodologies, ticket writing, and release management.