Product Managers must think ahead as well as act now. Playing dual roles is essential to navigate products to success.

Strategist = The Big-Picture Thinker
A strategist is a visionary, plotting the product’s future course based on market trends and long-term goals.

Tactician = The Action Hero or The Action Heroine
A tactician deals with the day-to-day functioning, ensuring the strategist’s plan is put into reality through practical steps and quick decisions.

A Product Manager’s switching skills between the strategist and tactician roles ensures the product crosses the finish line.