8 product management books that should be on every PM’s shelf

Product management professionals have access to a wealth of resources to enhance their expertise, including books that delve into various aspects of the field, offering insights from industry pioneers. Notable works such as "Inspired" by Marty Cagan and "Lean Analytics" by Alistair Croll and Benjamin Yoskovitz provide foundational knowledge on structuring product organizations and utilizing data for better decision-making. Annie Duke's "Thinking In Bets" emphasizes decision-making with incomplete information, while Jeff Patton's "User Story Mapping" focuses on maintaining user-centric development. Laura Klein's "UX for Lean Startups" and Dan Olsen's "The Lean Product Playbook" offer guidance on creating user-friendly and successful products through lean methodologies. Marty Cagan's "Empowered" and Gayle Laakmann McDowell and Jackie Bavaro's "Cracking the PM Interview" provide strategies for leading product teams and navigating job interviews, respectively, highlighting the diverse skills necessary for a thriving career in product management.