This document discusses how product managers can use diagrams to improve communication and project outcomes. It notes that poor communication is a leading cause of IT project failures. It then provides examples of how product managers can use flowcharts, organization charts, SWOT analyses, wireframes, use case diagrams, and swimlanes to clearly convey information to stakeholders. The document demonstrates how to easily create diagrams and encourages attendees to upcoming product management classes and workshops.

1. How to Solve a Communication Breakdown
in Product Management
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2. EDMUND LEUNG & JOHN BROCKHAUS
Diagramming is Product Management

3. 57% of the IT projects fail because of poor
communication
GLOBAL IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SURVEY, KPMG RESEARCH
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4. Who are we?
Communicate and do better work with diagramming
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5. Diagrams help you get sh*t done!
• Reduce miscommunication with stakeholders
• Ship successful product
• Be an awesome Product Manager

6. Diagrams say things words can’t

10. How PMs can use Flowchart

11. How PMs can use Org Chart
Target customer’s org structure Competitor’s team efficiency

12. How PMs can use SWOT Analysis
Competitive Analysis

13. How PMs can use Wireframes

14. UML Use Case Diagrams

15. Swimlanes

17. Creating a Diagram is Easy!
(Demo)

18. Show, don’t tell

19. Questions?

20. Upcoming Classes
Santa Clara
Weeknight cohort:
February 28 – April 20
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Weekend cohort:
March 4 – April 22
Saturdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm
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21. Upcoming Workshops
Dec 14: "Ask Me Anything" with Product School CEO:
How to Become a Product Manager
Jan 4: How to become a Product Manager Info – Session
Jan 11: 10X Problem Solving with Prototype Thinking
Jan 18: The VR Product Manager Guide 101