Understand The Technology

Great products occur when a real need or problem is joined with something that is just now possible.
- Great product managers apply new technologies to solve problems.
  - They need a solid understanding of the technology to identify what is just now possible and apply it to solve problems in a new or better way.

Product managers need to understand the technology to work effectively with the engineering team.
- They need to speak the language of engineering.
- They need to understand and appreciate engineering issues.
- They need to be respected by the engineering team.