Product management involves a significant amount of judgment and even intuition but at its core, product management is a science. Science is the study of the world based on experimentation and observation, two critical activities that lie at the core of product management.
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For years, the intuitive aspects of product management have been emphasized, discouraging people from pursuing the discipline. Most activities in product management can be learned. Applying a scientific approach helps PMs develop the needed intuition and acumen over time.