The Importance of Data Over Opinions
“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”– W. Edwards Deming In the fast-paced world of product development, everyone, from engineers to executives, has an opinion. But as any experienced product manager (PM) knows, opinions can be loud, persuasive, and dangerously wrong. That’s why great PMs embrace one fundamental truth: data beats opinions. The Battle Between Gut and Evidence Product management is a role full of ambiguity. You’re constantly making decisions under uncertainty: Which features to prioritize? Which market…