Product managers benefit from reading to strengthen their toolkit with practical ideas and frameworks to navigate product development.
Selecting books that go beyond methodologies, focusing on developing a product mindset crucial for decision-making in the face of ambiguity is fundamental.
Seven top product management books are recommended based on practical applicability, timelessness, comprehensiveness, relevance, writing quality, and engaging content.
Notable books include 'Inspired' by Marty Cagan, 'Continuous Discovery Habits' by Teresa Torres, 'Escaping the Build Trap' by Melissa Perri, 'Hooked' by Nir Eyal, 'Lean Analytics' by Alistair Croll and Benjamin Yoskovitz, 'Strategize' by Roman Pichler, and 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries.
These books cover essential concepts such as product discovery, continuous customer research, outcome-focused product management, habit-forming product design, lean analytics, product strategy, and stakeholder management.
Each book provides practical insights and frameworks that can be applied immediately, leading to improved product decision-making and leadership skills.