Ditch the Proxies, Embrace the Real Deal – Uppala

11:00 am -11:45 am

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Charles Carroll (room 2203)

Abstract:

Proxies are everywhere! In the fast-paced world of product management, the temptation to rely on proxies as a shortcut to assess and measure success is often strong. However, this over-reliance on indirect proxies can lead to misaligned priorities, unintended consequences, and an incomplete understanding of a product’s true performance.

The key takeaways from this session will be:

  1. Understanding Proxies: Clearly define what proxies are in the context of product management. Discuss some common examples of proxies in product management.
  2. Explore the problems and limitations of using proxies.
  3. Help identify proxies in real-life scenarios.
  4. Recommend solutions to kill various types of proxies.
  5. Resources to continue their learning.

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