Does it offer solutions or just identify problems?

Every anti-pattern identified is paired with an 'Instead' section that provides constructive, positive alternatives for the PM to implement.

Can I use this for self-assessment?

Yes, the skill includes a 'PM Behavior Self-Audit' checklist designed for periodic reflection on your own leadership impact.

How does this skill help with PM onboarding?

It provides a clear, structured guide of behaviors to avoid and best practices to adopt, helping new PMs integrate into teams without creating friction.

What are PM anti-patterns?

Anti-patterns are common but counterproductive leadership behaviors, such as micromanagement or hoarding knowledge, that damage team trust and productivity.

PM Leadership Anti-Patterns Guide

Name: PM Leadership Anti-Patterns Guide
Author: flpbalada

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Learning & Documentation

Identifies and provides actionable alternatives for common product management mistakes to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.

About

This skill serves as a comprehensive guide for Product Managers and team leaders to recognize and rectify destructive behavioral patterns. By mapping anti-patterns across categories like trust, autonomy, and culture, it helps PMs move away from harmful practices like micromanagement and 'surveillance communication' toward empowering leadership. It includes a structured self-assessment checklist and reflection frameworks, making it an essential tool for onboarding new PMs, coaching leadership, and fostering a high-performance culture based on psychological safety.

Key Features

9 GitHub stars
Leadership behavior self-audit checklist for personal growth
Periodic reflection frameworks for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews
Actionable 'Instead' recommendations for every identified anti-pattern
Destructive behavior mapping for trust, autonomy, morale, and culture
Warning sign identification for team disengagement and turnover

Use Cases

Onboarding new Product Managers to establish healthy leadership standards
Diagnosing team dynamics issues and improving psychological safety within a group
Performing periodic self-audits to identify and fix personal management blind spots

About

Key Features

9 GitHub stars
Leadership behavior self-audit checklist for personal growth
Periodic reflection frameworks for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews
Actionable 'Instead' recommendations for every identified anti-pattern
Destructive behavior mapping for trust, autonomy, morale, and culture
Warning sign identification for team disengagement and turnover

Use Cases

Onboarding new Product Managers to establish healthy leadership standards
Diagnosing team dynamics issues and improving psychological safety within a group
Performing periodic self-audits to identify and fix personal management blind spots