PM mental models
Mental models are simple expressions of complex processes or relationships.
Demi Wilkinson
Author
Product managers make dozens of decisions every day. Mental models provide frameworks for thinking through complex problems consistently and effectively.
First Principles Thinking: Break down problems to their fundamental truths and build up from there.
The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle): 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Focus on the vital few features that drive the majority of value.
Opportunity Cost: Every choice has a cost - the value of the next best alternative.
Second-Order Thinking: Consider the consequences of consequences. What happens next? And what happens after that?
Written by Demi Wilkinson
Demi Wilkinson is a product professional with years of experience in the tech industry. Passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow in their careers.