Summary of Escaping the Build Trap

Escaping the Build Trap: How Effective Product Management Creates Real Value by Melissa Perri is a guidebook for product managers looking to create value through their products. Through a combination of product theory, case studies, and real-world examples, Perri explains how to move past traditional product management approaches, build the right product, and deliver value to customers. The book covers topics such as value-driven product management, design thinking, product discovery, agile development, and more. It provides a framework for product managers to create value for their organizations and customers, with advice on how to define success, prioritize tasks, and create products that customers love.