Evening: Deliberation on next steps

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As the end of the workday approaches, product managers will take time to review, reflect, and document. During this phase, they

Conduct a comprehensive review of all tasks and user stories completed during the day, including those in progress. Ensure each item meets quality standards and overall project management objectives
Update the roadmap on the product management tools site so that all team members, senior management and external stakeholders are on the same page regarding the day's rich people database accomplishments, milestones and failures
Reflect on key lessons learned from post-sprint meetings and compare goals achieved so far to planned goals, while assessing successes and areas for improvement
Document problem statements and propose hypotheses and potential solutions. Circulate them among relevant stakeholders for reflection to establish a collaborative problem-solving and decision-making process
Assess the product backlog and the knowledge gained from them
Communicate and collaborate at the end of the day with core team members to resolve outstanding issues
Record key learnings and highlights from the day’s activities. This log provides perspective and insight into the product development process
Prepare for tomorrow by setting priorities, noting challenges and next steps to maintain momentum until the next work day
Benefits and challenges of being a product manager
From what has been said so far, it is clear that product management is challenging. At the same time, it is a rewarding profession that offers interesting benefits. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the benefits and challenges of being a product manager.

Let's start with the benefits of this feature:

As you are responsible for the product and its development, you see the direct impact of the value it brings to the organization or its workflows.
You visualize the impact of your product or its improvements on the end user through UX measurements and customer feedback
The ability to work with a diverse set of cross-functional teams allows you to be exposed to different business operations while honing your communication and interpersonal skills