The most recommended product management books

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40 authors created a book list connected to product management, and here are their favorite product management books.
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Book cover of The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement

Bill Glover Author Of RFID Essentials

From my list on connect the digital and the physical.

Why am I passionate about this?

I have always been fascinated by the magic that happens at the intersection of bits and atoms. Circuits, sensors, and algorithms, for better or worse, have permeated every part of our lives. It’s impossible to understand our environment now without understanding the subtle influence of the code that manages and monitors it.

Bill's book list on connect the digital and the physical

Bill Glover Why did Bill love this book?

With this textbook disguised as a novel, Goldratt tells a story that sneaks up on you, revealing how simple digital thinking—like tracking bottlenecks and using systems analysis—can revolutionize physical processes. It’s not just about manufacturing; it’s about seeing challenges as opportunities to improve again and again.

This is a story about inspiration and being ready to look at the world differently to make every process—from your own projects to global operations—run a little smoother.

By Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeffrey Cox,

Why should I read it?

6 authors picked The Goal as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

*A Graphic Novel version of this title is now available: "The Goal: A Business Graphic Novel"

30th Anniversary Edition. Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant - or it will be closed by…


Book cover of The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement

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