Q&A: What’s the difference between a product manager and a business analyst?

I’m asked questions about product management from time to time. Here’s one I’ve answered recently:

Hi Jock,

What’s the difference between a product manager and a business analyst?

Thanks,

L

Read on for my reply!

Hi L,

Thanks for your question. I would say the difference is primarily one of specialisation. A product manager is a generalist working with a team of specialists to research, create and take a product to market.

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