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Eira Hayward

Eira Hayward

Eira is an editor for Mind the Product. She's been a business journalist, editor, and copywriter for longer than she cares to think about.

Articles by Eira

Decoding learning paths for product managers

Decoding learning paths for product managers

The range of educational possibilities for product managers has exploded in the last few years. We take a closer look at what's available and the best ways to learn.

SUNDAY REWIND: Quick read: Learning to negotiate — when, why and how

SUNDAY REWIND: Quick read: Learning to negotiate — when, why and how

This week’s Sunday Rewind looks back to a post that outlines why negotiation is such an important skill for product people to master and at how you can improve your ability to negotiate with confidence.

SUNDAY REWIND: A well-rounded personal growth plan

SUNDAY REWIND: A well-rounded personal growth plan

We look back at advice from Mind the Product’s managing director Emily Tate on how product people might develop a personal growth plan in this week’s Sunday Rewind.

Burnout in product managers: Don't let it happen to you

Burnout in product managers: Don't let it happen to you

New year, new you? If you’re in the business of making resolutions then one you should certainly put at the top of your list is that you’ll take care of yourself and avoid burnout.

SUNDAY REWIND: Is inclusive design enough? by Julian Thompson

SUNDAY REWIND: Is inclusive design enough? by Julian Thompson

This week’s Sunday Rewind is an #mtpcon Digital session from 2020 in which Julian Thompson, founder of Rooted by Design, explores the question of whether inclusive design is enough.

SUNDAY REWIND: How can you nurture a day-one mindset?

SUNDAY REWIND: How can you nurture a day-one mindset?

In this week’s Sunday Rewind, Michael Morris offers a few tricks and tips to help you accomplish a day-one mindset and perform at your best.

Product management books to read in 2024

Product management books to read in 2024

Here's a look at some of the must-read product management books for 2024

SUNDAY REWIND: Changing direction whilst growing into uncertainty by Sam Reader

SUNDAY REWIND: Changing direction whilst growing into uncertainty by Sam Reader

This 2021 ProductTank Birmingham talk from Sam Reader, Co-Founder and CEO at Wondr, shares challenges, lessons, and ‘aha’ moments from his team’s journey at Wondr and their quest to find product-market fit.

What does 2024 hold for product managers?

What does 2024 hold for product managers?

If 2023 - broadly - has been a year of generative AI, layoffs and questions about the future of product management, what lies ahead in 2024?

SUNDAY REWIND: How will ChatGPT change product management?

SUNDAY REWIND: How will ChatGPT change product management?

This week’s Sunday Rewind looks back to the start of 2023 and at what product people were saying about the impact of ChatGPT.

How much were product managers paid in 2023?

How much were product managers paid in 2023?

We've experienced a lot of economic uncertainty over the last few years. What's been the impact on hiring trends and product manager salaries?

Heroes and villains in the product world by Randeep Sidhu

Heroes and villains in the product world by Randeep Sidhu