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Product Strategy & Vision

Master strategic thinking, product vision, roadmap planning, and portfolio management for successful products

27 books in this category
INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love book cover
Product Strategy & Vision
INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love
by Marty Cagan
4.8
(2,847)

The definitive guide to creating technology products that customers love from Silicon Valley Product Group.

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EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products book cover
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EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products
by Marty Cagan
4.7
(1,243)

Learn how to empower product teams to solve hard problems and create products customers love.

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Continuous Discovery Habits
by Teresa Torres
4.9
(1,743)

Discover a structured approach to continuous product discovery that leads to better product outcomes.

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Escaping the Build Trap book cover
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Escaping the Build Trap
by Melissa Perri
4.7
(1,892)

Transform your organization from feature factory to outcome-driven product culture.

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Good Strategy Bad Strategy
by Richard Rumelt
4.6
(2,156)

The fundamental difference between good and bad strategy and how to create strategies that work.

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Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works book cover
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Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works
by A.G. Lafley
4.5
(1,234)

P&G CEO's framework for making strategic choices that lead to winning in the market.

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Blue Ocean Strategy
by W. Chan Kim
4.5
(3,421)

Create uncontested market space and make competition irrelevant through value innovation.

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The Innovator's Dilemma
by Clayton M. Christensen
4.4
(2,987)

Why established companies fail in the face of disruptive innovation and what to do about it.

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The Innovator's Solution
by Clayton M. Christensen
4.3
(1,456)

How to create and sustain successful growth through innovation.

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Competing Against Luck
by Clayton M. Christensen
4.5
(1,687)

The Jobs-to-be-Done theory for understanding customer motivations and building better products.

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About Product Strategy & Vision Books

Product strategy books are essential reading for anyone looking to build products that matter. These books teach you how to develop a clear product vision, create effective roadmaps, make strategic decisions about what to build next, and align your product with business objectives. The best product strategy books draw from real-world experience at companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Microsoft, offering proven frameworks you can apply immediately to your product work.

Why Product Strategy & Vision Matters

Strong product strategy separates successful products from failed ones. Without a clear strategy, product teams waste time building features nobody wants, chase too many priorities at once, and struggle to communicate their vision to stakeholders. Product strategy books teach you how to identify market opportunities, differentiate your product from competitors, prioritize ruthlessly, and build products customers love. Whether you're a new PM or a seasoned product leader, these books will sharpen your strategic thinking and help you make better product decisions.

Who Should Read These Books?

These books are perfect for product managers at all levels, product leaders (Directors, VPs, CPOs), founders and entrepreneurs building their first products, business strategists, and anyone responsible for product roadmaps and vision. If you're making decisions about what to build, when to build it, and why it matters, these product strategy books are essential reading.

Key Topics Covered

  • Product vision and roadmapping
  • Strategic prioritization frameworks
  • Competitive positioning and differentiation
  • Product-market fit
  • OKRs and goal-setting for product teams
  • Portfolio management
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Platform strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is product strategy?

Product strategy is a plan that defines what you want to achieve with your product and how you'll get there. It includes your product vision, target market, competitive differentiation, and roadmap priorities. A strong product strategy aligns your team around common goals and helps you make better decisions about what to build.

Which product strategy book should I read first?

Start with "INSPIRED" by Marty Cagan. It's the most widely-read product management book and covers product strategy, discovery, and delivery. After that, try "Continuous Discovery Habits" by Teresa Torres for a practical framework for ongoing customer research and product discovery.

How is product strategy different from product roadmapping?

Product strategy is the "why" and "what" - it defines your long-term vision and goals. A product roadmap is the "how" and "when" - it's the tactical plan for achieving your strategy. Your strategy should inform your roadmap, not the other way around.

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