Show Notes
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down how product managers should think about planning across different time horizons — from next sprint to next year.
You’ll learn: How sprint planning, monthly planning, quarterly planning, and annual planning differ — and how they connect What decisions belong at each level, and what absolutely does not How to balance long-term strategy with short-term execution without constant rework How to manage trade-offs like technical debt, capacity, and shifting priorities How to communicate plans differently to executives, stakeholders, and delivery teams
If planning often feels either too tactical or too vague, this episode gives you a clear mental model for aligning daily work with long-term strategy — and staying sane while doing it.
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