Product manager is not the boss of anybody on the product team

The product manager is not the boss of anyone on the product team. It is a collaborative effort with each participant contributing their portion of value.

Source:

• 125.010 Books - Inspired - Marty Cagan

Relevant:

• 122.01.02 PM Skillset - Communication and the ability to influence is key
• 122.01.03 PM Skillset - Influence without authority
• 122.03.03 PM Responsibilities - Team success and personal failure
• 122.05.02 PM Team - A typical team