Creating a single source of truth for product management
A Single Source of Truth (SSOT) refers to having one primary, authoritative data source that all users agree is the real, trusted number. This concept is widely used in information systems and data management, especially in complex environments where multiple teams, departments, or stakeholders need access to the same information.
Why do product managers need an SSOT?
For asynchronous and remote product management, an SSOT is particularly crucial for several reasons:
- Consistency: With an SSOT, everyone on the team works from the same information. This eliminates discrepancies or conflicts in data, ensuring everyone is on the same page, regardless of location or time zone.
- Efficiency: An SSOT reduces the time spent searching for information, clarifying misunderstandings, or reconciling conflicting versions of data. When everyone knows where to find the right information, work can proceed more smoothly and efficiently...
