Nick Saraev

Content writer

Thinking
Coding
Tired
Fit Gap Analysis: What It Is, Best Practices, and Templates
Jun 13, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

Fit Gap Analysis: What It Is, Best Practices, and Templates

Have you heard of the fit gap analysis? Good. This guide shows you what it is and how to do one (and why it's actually helpful).

Nick SaraevContent writer
Bug Severity and Priority in Testing: Differences, Types, and Tips
Jun 11, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Bug Severity and Priority in Testing: Differences, Types, and Tips

Root out pesky bugs by understanding priority and severity, their differences, and how you can handle them as a PM.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Impact-Urgency Matrix
Jun 11, 2024 / 11 min read
Product Management

Impact-Urgency Matrix

In the world of 2×2 matrices, the impact-urgency matrix definitely earns a top spot. But why is that? And is that useful to you?

Nick SaraevContent writer
What Is a Weighted Scoring Model and How to Use It Effectively?
Jun 11, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

What is a Weighted Scoring Model and How to Use It Effectively?

Gain mastery over the decision-making process by exploring the intricacies of the weighted scoring model. This comprehensive guide covers everything from its definition and purpose to implementation steps, benefits, and practical tips for success, offering a roadmap for organizations seeking structured and objective decision-making.

Nick SaraevContent writer
8 Analytics Tools For Product Managers
Jun 07, 2024 / 13 min read
Product Management

8 Analytics Tools for Product Managers

Drowning in data but starved for insights? Cut through the clutter with our definitive guide to the top 8 analytics tools tailored for product managers. Click to discover which tool fits your PM universe!

Nick SaraevContent writer
Kanban Replenishment 101
Jun 07, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

Kanban Replenishment 101

Forget the usual meeting drag. Kanban replenishment is where real product management happens. Learn to steer your team's productivity to full throttle with our hands-on guide. Click to master the art of effective meetings.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Product Development Research 101
Jun 07, 2024 / 11 min read
Product Management

Product Development Research 101

Think product development research is just another checkbox? Think again! Our guide peels back the layers on the why and how of turning data into decisions. Dive in to transform insights into action.

Nick SaraevContent writer
7 Product Strategy Frameworks
Jun 07, 2024 / 11 min read
Product Management

7 Product Strategy Frameworks

Dive into our pragmatic rundown of seven pivotal product strategy frameworks. Whether you're a seasoned PM or leading the charge, these insights will keep you strategically sharp and market-ready.

Nick SaraevContent writer
10 Types of Agile Frameworks
Jun 04, 2024 / 10 min read
Product Management

10 Types of Agile Frameworks

Deciding on an agile framework is crucial, not casual. Dive into our guide of the top 10 agile frameworks and discover the best match for your project’s needs. Ready to streamline your management approach? Click to learn more.

Nick SaraevContent writer
How To Make a Product Manager Portfolio +Examples
Jun 04, 2024 / 15 min read
Product Management

How to Make a Product Manager Portfolio +Examples

Elevate your career with a killer PM portfolio. Our guide unveils practical steps and real examples to help you showcase your product mastery. Dive in and make your mark in the product management world.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Machine Learning Product Management 101
Jun 04, 2024 / 11 min read
Product Management

Machine Learning Product Management 101

Is Machine Learning the future of product management? Interested in finding out how it impacts you? Check out our straightforward guide and take the first step towards becoming an ML SME.

Nick SaraevContent writer
20 Best Product Management Tips to Boost Your Career
Jun 04, 2024 / 10 min read
Product Management

20 Best Product Management Tips to Boost Your Career

Looking to climb the PM ladder? Cut through the noise with our straight-talking guide on 20 must-know product management tips. No fluff, just the essentials.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Product Management vs Program Management: The Key Differences
Jun 04, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

Product Management Vs Program Management: the Key Differences

Confused between product and program managers? Dive into their unique responsibilities and see why neither role is replaceable in the corporate world.

Nick SaraevContent writer
19 Best Team Productivity Tools
Jun 04, 2024 / 27 min read
Product Management

19 Best Team Productivity Tools

Cut through the clutter with our no-nonsense guide to the top 19 productivity tools for product managers. Who has time for inefficiency? Not you. Click to find out why.

Nick SaraevContent writer
P0, P1, P2, P3, and P4 Priority Levels Explained
Jun 02, 2024 / 14 min read
Product Management

P0, P1, P2, P3, and P4 Priority Levels Explained

We were only going to write an article about P0 and P1 priorities since that's what you search for, but we figured that we'd give you some context by detailing P2, P3, and P4 levels as well.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Everything about Program Increment Planning (PI Planning)
Jun 01, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

Everything About Program Increment Planning (PI Planning)

Some people plan, but pros add "PI" to it. What's that, you may ask? Program Increment Planning goes the world go around in an Agile environment. Read on to find out how.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Roadmap Prioritization: A Guide for Product Managers
May 30, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

Roadmap Prioritization: a Guide for Product Managers

Your product is as good as your roadmap. Or at least it should be, in an ideal world. So nailing your roadmap prioritization is vital. Here's how.

Nick SaraevContent writer
14 Best Free Product Roadmap Tools in 2025
May 27, 2024 / 15 min read
Product Management

14 Best Free Product Roadmap Tools in 2025

Finding the right tool is always tough. We're making your hunt for a proper product roadmap tool easier by making the list of candidates much shorter.

Nick SaraevContent writer
B2B vs B2C Product Management: Differences and Similarities
May 13, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

B2B Vs B2C Product Management: Differences and Similarities

Is there any difference between product management at a B2C and B2B or company? Does it matter at all? Now is the time to find out.

Nick SaraevContent writer
12 Collaboration Tools For Remote Teams
May 13, 2024 / 10 min read
Product Management

12 Collaboration Tools for Remote Teams

Working remotely? Who doesn't? Anyway, we picked 12 tools that are an absolute must to at least try for keeping efficiency (and spirits) high in your remote team.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Customer-Centric Product Management 101
May 13, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

Customer-Centric Product Management 101

How to do customer-centric product development? Doesn't all kinds of product development fall under this umbrella term? There's only one way you can find out:

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Power of Data-Driven Product Management
May 13, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

The Power of Data-Driven Product Management

Not doing data-driven product management is a sin these days. But are you doing it right? Find out from our article.

Nick SaraevContent writer
7 Employee Database Software to Revamp Your HR Management
May 13, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

7 Employee Database Software to Revamp Your HR Management

If you need to give a tip for picking the right employee database software to your HR team as a PM, consult this list first.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Enterprise Product Management 101
May 13, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Enterprise Product Management 101

Nick SaraevContent writer
6 Google Sheets Alternatives & Competitors
May 13, 2024 / 10 min read
Product Management

6 Google Sheets Alternatives & Competitors

Is it time to end the reign of Google Sheets? We collected a few alternatives to get you prepared for the life after Sheets.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Obsidian VS Notion: Which Note-Taking App Should You Choose?
May 13, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

Obsidian VS Notion: Which Note-Taking App Should You Choose?

Obsidian or Notion? Which is your go-to note-taking app and why isn't it Fibery? Read to find out.

Nick SaraevContent writer
7 Operations Management Software You Need to Know About
May 13, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

7 Operations Management Software You Need to Know About

Make your operations management smoother with this star-studded list of tools.

Nick SaraevContent writer
5 Smartsheet Competitors & Alternatives
May 13, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

5 Smartsheet Competitors & Alternatives

Getting rid of Smartsheet? We understand. But before you do, check a few worthy competitors.

Nick SaraevContent writer
SAFe Product Owner Certification: To Certify or Not to Certify?
Apr 12, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

SAFe Product Owner Certification: to Certify or not to Certify?

Nick SaraevContent writer
Expanding Your View with Big Picture Thinking in Product Management
Apr 12, 2024 / 5 min read
Product Management

Expanding Your View with Big Picture Thinking in Product Management

"We need to look at the big picture" is probably one of the top 10 most common phrases uttered in a room filled with product people. But how can you actually deploy it in your job?

Nick SaraevContent writer
Why You Needed an Outcome-Based Roadmap Yesterday
Apr 09, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Why You Needed an Outcome-Based Roadmap Yesterday

Ditch the checklist and revolutionize your projects with our bite-sized guide to outcome-based roadmaps. Discover how to focus on success over tasks and unlock your team's true potential in just two sentences!

Nick SaraevContent writer
Managing Your Product Universe with Portfolio Roadmaps
Apr 05, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Managing Your Product Universe with Portfolio Roadmaps

Not sure how many of you out there have to manage intricate product portfolios, but just in case you do, here's a guide for building the perfect for roadmap for them.

Nick SaraevContent writer
A Product Manager’s Simple Guide to Scrum Roadmaps
Apr 05, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

A Product Manager’s Simple Guide to Scrum Roadmaps

Agile. Kanban. SAFe. And now Scrum. What does a scrum roadmap do? How does it differ from its cousins? If you seek answers to these questions, you've come to the right place

Nick SaraevContent writer
Enhancing Product Development Through Theme-Based Roadmaps
Apr 05, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Enhancing Product Development Through Theme-Based Roadmaps

Are you intimately familiar with product themes? It's time to take your good ole' product roadmap and spice it up with a theme. Or several. Here's a guide on how you should go about it.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Reaching Goals with Epics in Roadmaps
Apr 04, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Reaching Goals with Epics in Roadmaps

For those in product management, the word epic has definitely bears a different meaning. Still, we promise that this article will be an epic take on building a roadmap for epics.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Using the IDEA Feedback Model For Better Results
Apr 04, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Using the IDEA Feedback Model for Better Results

You know the adage: an acronym can make or break a PM's career. We might have made this up, but the IDEA framework is definitely a game-changer for all the product managers out there.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Vision vs Strategy vs Roadmap: What Sets Them Apart?
Apr 02, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Vision Vs Strategy Vs Roadmap: What Sets Them Apart?

What are the differences? What are the similarities? Are they intricately tied into one another or merely distant cousins? Find it all out.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Product Roadmap vs Release Plan: Which Is Right for the Task?
Mar 29, 2024 / 5 min read
Product Management

Product Roadmap Vs Release Plan: Which is Right for the Task?

When do you need a product roadmap and when should you whip up a release plan? You've come to the right place. Let's dissect:

Nick SaraevContent writer
Project Roadmap vs Product Roadmap: What’s the Difference?
Mar 29, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Project Roadmap Vs Product Roadmap: What’s the Difference?

There are two types of people: those who think project and product roadmaps are the same, and those who are convinced they are different. Let's solve the age-old debate.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Comparing Roadmap vs Timeline vs Deadline in Product Management
Mar 29, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Comparing Roadmap Vs Timeline Vs Deadline in Product Management

Ah, the Mexican standoff of product management: pitting roadmaps, timelines, and deadlines against each other. Let us resolve the Gordian knot.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Building the Perfect SaaS Product Roadmap in 6 Simple Steps
Mar 06, 2024 / 5 min read
Product Management

Building the Perfect SaaS Product Roadmap in 6 Simple Steps

If your average "how to build a roadmap" guide is not helpful enough and you need something more specific for your SaaS product, you've come to the right place.

Nick SaraevContent writer
How to Run an Effective Product Roadmap Meeting in 2024
Mar 05, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

How to Run an Effective Product Roadmap Meeting in 2024

Once your product roadmap is put together, you might think the job is done. But in some cases, a meeting is due: we are here to answer to why, when, and how of the matter.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Best Public Product Roadmaps for Product Managers
Mar 04, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

The Best Public Product Roadmaps for Product Managers

There's no shame in being inspired by the greats. Here is a compilation of some of the best public product roadmaps out there.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Unlocking Synergy with OKR and Roadmaps for Product Managers
Mar 04, 2024 / 5 min read
Product Management

Unlocking Synergy with OKR and Roadmaps for Product Managers

Ah, OKRs: probably the most dreaded 3-letter acronym for a PM right after ROI, MRR, and ARR. But it doesn't have to be that way. Read this handy guide and ace OKR-based roadmaps.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Ultimate Guide to Product Marketing Roadmaps (with Examples)
Mar 04, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

The Ultimate Guide to Product Marketing Roadmaps (with Examples)

As a product marketer, you live and breathe product but also expect to juggle a plethora of marketing tasks. Fine-tune both lanes with this guide.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Top 5 Benefits of a Product Roadmap
Mar 04, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

The Top 5 Benefits of a Product Roadmap

You probably know 5 benefits of having a product roadmap. But do those 5 benefits match ours? Go and check it out.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Mastering the Journey: The Power of Product Design Roadmaps
Mar 04, 2024 / 5 min read
Product Management

Mastering the Journey: the Power of Product Design Roadmaps

Let's get your product design efforts on track: see clearly on your tracks, know what you are shipping, and tie your features into the product vision better.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Expert Strategies for Product Roadmap Prioritization
Mar 04, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Expert Strategies for Product Roadmap Prioritization

We talked a lot about prioritization already, but how about prioritizing your product roadmap? Strap in for a few familiar approaches in a new guise.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Top 5 Tips to Master Presenting Your Product Roadmap
Mar 04, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Top 5 Tips to Master Presenting Your Product Roadmap

Putting together your product roadmap is a daunting task, so if you run out of fuel by the time you are supposed to present it all, we've got your back.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Prioritizing Your To-Do List As A Product Manager (With Examples)
Jan 30, 2024 / 8 min read
Product Management

Prioritizing Your To-Do List as a Product Manager (With Examples)

You might think that a to-do list is for rookies, but we think otherwise. Here's an article that gives you plenty of reasons (with examples) why to have one.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Mastering Value-Based Prioritization: A Guide to Maximizing Impact
Jan 30, 2024 / 6 min read
Product Management

Mastering Value-Based Prioritization: a Guide to Maximizing Impact

Value is a subjective term, but eventually that's what drives products to success. Here's a guide on how to prioritize according to it.

Nick SaraevContent writer
How To Prioritize Multiple Projects: 4 Tips for Success
Jan 30, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

How to Prioritize Multiple Projects: 4 Tips for Success

No PM works on a single track (or if they do, there's plenty of features to develop), which calls for some serious multitasking wizardry. Here are a few tips for just that.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Streamlining Success: Navigating the Essentials of the Portfolio Prioritization Model
Jan 30, 2024 / 7 min read
Product Management

Streamlining Success: Navigating the Essentials of the Portfolio Prioritization Model

Prioritizing your portfolio is a daunting task. It doesn't have to be, though. Here's how to master it in 1000 words or more.

Nick SaraevContent writer
What Is the Highest Priority In the Agile Manifesto?
Jan 30, 2024 / 12 min read
Product Management

What is the Highest Priority in the Agile Manifesto?

How does one rank the highest priority value in the Agile Manifesto? If you are uncertain, we've cooked up a guide for understanding the intricacies of the most influential project management philosophy.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The 5 Signs That You Lack Priorities
Jan 30, 2024 / 11 min read
Product Management

The 5 Signs That You Lack Priorities

A lack of priorities is a straight road to disaster. Thankfully, we wrote a guide on how to steer clear of such maladies.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The 5 Best Prioritization Activities for Product Team
Jan 30, 2024 / 10 min read
Product Management

The 5 Best Prioritization Activities for Product Team

Bring the team together, get alignment, and tidy up your backlog with these prioritization activities.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Covey Priority Matrix Explained (With Examples)
Jan 30, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

The Covey Priority Matrix Explained (With Examples)

If your shtick is product management, you know you made it if there's a matrix named after you. We're breaking down Covey's titular matrix and how it can help you prioritize better.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Top 5 Project Prioritization Tools
Jan 30, 2024 / 12 min read
Product Management

The Top 5 Project Prioritization Tools

So you are looking for project prioritization tool but hesitate about where to start. How about a classic top 5 listicle to help you decide?

Nick SaraevContent writer
How to Prioritize Your Bugs: A 2024 Guide
Jan 29, 2024 / 9 min read
Product Management

How to Prioritize Your Bugs: a 2024 Guide

When bugs are aplenty, it's tough to make the right call and know what to squash first. With this guide, we hope you'll have more confidence in prioritizing bugs.

Nick SaraevContent writer
What is an Action Priority Matrix (With Template)
Dec 15, 2023 / 8 min read
Product Management

What is an Action Priority Matrix (With Template)

In the sea of priority matrices, the action priority matrix holds a special place. Is this the right technique? You've gotta read to find out.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Product Backlog: Who is Accountable for Ordering it?
Dec 15, 2023 / 8 min read
Product Management

Product Backlog: Who is Accountable for Ordering It?

"It's not my job", says your coworker. "Well, it isn't mine either", says your boss. Your product backlog is looking for an owner, so it's time to clear the air about responsibilities.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Playing Poker Priority: Gain the Upper Hand in Backlog Management
Dec 15, 2023 / 8 min read
Product Management

Playing Poker Priority: Gain the Upper Hand in Backlog Management

Can prioritizing be fun? We are not sure - but we can give it a shot. This is poker priority, a gamified approach to feature prioritization, and here's how to play it.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Risk Prioritization: What Is it and How to Use it as a Product Manager
Dec 15, 2023 / 9 min read
Product Management

Risk Prioritization: What is It and How to Use It as a Product Manager

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk", said a wise man once. What he didn't say is how to prioritize your risks once you've taken them - let us make up for that now.

Nick SaraevContent writer
How to Prioritize Features for an MVP?
Dec 14, 2023 / 7 min read
Product Management

How to Prioritize Features for an MVP?

We could write an article on how often MVP is misunderstood as an acronym - instead, we wrote this piece to help you prioritize features for it.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Priority Levels: How to Set Them as a Product Manager
Nov 17, 2023 / 9 min read
Product Management

Priority Levels: How to Set Them as a Product Manager

Understand and set levels of priority, and ace your feature prioritization approach with this handy guide.

Nick SaraevContent writer
The Product Tree Framework: Prune your Tree and Prioritize Better
Nov 16, 2023 / 8 min read
Product Management

The Product Tree Framework: Prune Your Tree and Prioritize Better

In the sea of prioritization techniques and frameworks, there's one that has nothing to do with formulas and acronyms. The product tree framework is a straightforward metaphor that always helps you keep focus as a PM.

Nick SaraevContent writer
Everything you Need to Know about the PIE Prioritization Framework
Nov 16, 2023 / 9 min read
Product Management

Everything You Need to Know About the PIE Prioritization Framework

If you aren't happy with other three-letter acronyms as your prioritizing framework, your latest bet is PIE. It's easy to remember, and what's more, it does help you decide what feature to ship when.

Nick SaraevContent writer

Psst... Wanna try Fibery?

A modular work platform that replaces scattered tools and brings everything and everyone together.