Director of Product: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many product directors start by watching real people use an app, then they write down every place where someone gets stuck.
Tools of the trade
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Whiteboard
A big board where a team draws boxes, arrows and sketches. It helps everyone see an idea together and talk about it.
Words to know
- Backlog
- A list of all the things a team wants to fix or build next. They pick the most helpful ones to work on first.
Quiz time
A product director only works with computers and never talks to people.
Charts can show which buttons people click on most in an app.