The three essential senses of a PM:

Cred: Shreyas Doshi @shreyasd on Twitter

Frameworks to consider when practicing each of the 3 senses

Frameworks are a helpful way to structure the thought process of breaking down a problem, identifying & testing solutions. These are not a rule, but rather a guide to structured thinking and problem solving. Think about the context and utilize a structure to frame your objective.

Smart people talk about solutions, successful people immerse themselves in the problem

PURSUIT: More details, and original here.

• Problem
  • Map the problem to be solved. Spend the most time on this
• Users
  • Who is this a problem for? Be specific about the user
• Rationale
  • Does this problem matter? Scope, size the problem (TAM/SAM/SOM etc)
• Solution
  • What solutions might exist to solve the problem? Spend some time, but list multiple solutions for the user type
• Uncertainty/Risks
  • What are the risks given the solution we pick/prioritize? Think through the various risks and validate the riskiest assumptions early (see Product Strategy)
• Insights
  • What insights (personal, market, research, other) can we draw from? Leverage product intuition, research, data, expertise, etc.
• Test metrics
  • How will you test your hypothesis? Be specific and start with clear goals.