12 Slack Groups and Communities for Product Managers + Why You Should Join Them

Let’s face it: We’re all over joining communities that don’t deliver.

So if you’re tired of signing up for a Slack group and having to deal with spam, unresponsive community members, or just dead silence, we’ve got the right roundup for you.

Here are the best tried-and-tested Slack groups and communities for product managers and why you should join them.

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Launch Awesome - for anyone working in product management or product operations looking to share and swap tactics

Link to join: https://www.launchnotes.com/launch-awesome 

Number of members: 500+

Cost: Free

The Launch Awesome Slack community stands out through regular live events exclusively dedicated to its members. Big industry names like John Cutler, Dave Schools, and Andrea Saez have presented AMAs and webinars on topics like PLG, roadmaps, or north star metrics. The best part? Members get to engage with the speakers in real-time and even get in touch with them via the Slack group. Plus don’t miss regular conversation and tips in the channels, a book club, and plenty more.

PLG - for anyone working in the product-led space

Link to join: https://productled.com/community 

Number of members: 14,000+

Cost: Free

By far the highlight of this product management community is the #ask-a-question channel. Here members can get quick answers to challenges and questions they have from product people at companies like PayPal, HubSpot, or Optimizely. Other channels to keep an eye on include #best-practices and #community-sourcing.

Plus, if you’re looking for a job in the PLG space, #jobs-board is always a good idea.

Product-Led Alliance - yet another option for the product-led industry (+ product ops)

Link to join: https://www.productledalliance.com/join-the-pla-slack-community/ 

Number of members: 8,000+

Cost: Free

One of the things that makes the Product-Led Alliance Slack group so interesting is the diversity of perspectives and experiences. There are members from all kinds of backgrounds, including product managers, designers, developers, marketers, and more. This diversity of perspectives makes for some lively discussions and helps everyone learn from each other. Channels can also get very specific: #productledonboarding, #product-analytics, #product-ops.

Mind the Product - for getting a look at various perspectives

Link to join: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/product-management-slack-community/ 

Number of members: 58,000+

Cost: Free

This group also has a variety of perspectives represented. In addition to product managers, there are also UX designers, developers, and even marketing professionals. This diversity of perspectives makes for some very lively and interesting discussions!

Product School - for networking

Link to join: https://productschool.com/slack-community/ 

Number of members: 115,000+

Cost: Free

The Product School Slack group is more than just a messaging platform. It’s also a place where students and alumni of the program can share interesting articles, helpful resources, and funny memes. If you’re not already a member of the Product School Slack group, here are some of the things you’re missing out on:

• A community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about product management

• A wealth of knowledge and experience from Product School teachers and mentors

• Job opportunities posted by recruiters

• A chance to network and build relationships with other product managers

Women in Product - for helping women succeed in product roles in tech

Link to join: https://www.womeninproduct.com/ 

Number of members: 2,000+

Cost: Free

The Women in Product Slack group is a great resource for networking, collaboration, and support. It's also a great place to find out about new product launches, job openings, and other news. If you're not already a member, we highly recommend joining! If you're looking for a supportive and active community of women in product, this is the place for you.

Product HQ - for building up your product skills

Link to join: https://producthq.org/join-the-community/ 

Number of members: 12,000+

Cost: $25 for lifetime access

The Product HQ Slack group is a great place to learn about new product development techniques, share resources, and connect with other professionals in the field. Recently, the group has been discussing the importance of customer feedback in product development, the challenges of managing a product roadmap, and the role of product managers in Agile teams. If you're interested in product development, this Slack group is a great place to connect with other professionals and learn about the latest trends in the field.

Modern Agile - for Agile practitioners

Link to join: https://modernagile.org/ 

Number of members: 3,800+

Cost: Free

This is a must for anyone handling product efforts for an Agile product. Modern Agile stands out through four core values they’re looking to promote: making people awesome, making safety a prerequisite, experimenting and learning rapidly, and delivering value continuously. This group has A LOT of specific channels like #wardleymaps, #safety-prequisite, and the more popular #writing. Happy browsing!

Product Marketing Alliance - for product marketers (although there are some great discussions around launching, understanding customers, and taking products to market)

Link to join: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/join-slack/ 

Number of members: 35,000+

Cost: Free

The go-to place for anyone working in product marketing, this community is growing considerably each year thanks to how engaged its members are. There are regular online (and in-person) events members can attend as well as occasional AMA sessions. The channels that stand out for product managers though are #product-launch and #product-led-growth.

Product Folks - for the AMAs

Link to join: https://www.theproductfolks.com/the-product-folks-community 

Number of members: 10,000+ 

Cost: Free

The Product Folks Slack group boasts over 10,000 active members and regular weekly AMAs with product experts from various industries. This makes it a great place to learn about new product development techniques, get feedback on your product ideas, and connect with other product professionals.

Creators of Products - for talking to everyone involved in the success of a product

Link to join: https://www.creatorsofproducts.com/ 

Number of members: 8,000+ 

Cost: Free

Want to speak to a marketer, a product pro, a developer, a designer, and pretty much anyone else involved in a product in one single place? The Creators of Products Slack group is welcoming anyone regardless of the career stage they’re at, from students to senior roles. Navigate your way through the group by heading straight to dedicated channels like #students, #growth, #mentorship, and #fintech.

Lenny's Newsletter Slack group - for virtual 1:1 connections

Link to join: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/ 

Number of members: 20,000+

Cost: Starting at $15/month

All product managers should get Lenny's Newsletter. A paid subscription though will get you exclusive content; a curated collection of resources, events, and discounts; as well as access to a private Slack community. The best things in there? From people finding new jobs to members connecting via 1:1 meetings, product professionals hosting workshops, and literally everyone getting their questions answered.

Product HQ - for building up your product skills

Link to join: https://producthq.org/join-the-community/ 

Number of members: 12,000+

Cost: $25 for lifetime access

The Product HQ Slack group is a great place to learn about new product development techniques, share resources, and connect with other professionals in the field. Recently, the group has been discussing the importance of customer feedback in product development, the challenges of managing a product roadmap, and the role of product managers in Agile teams. If you're interested in product development, this Slack group is a great place to connect with other professionals and learn about the latest trends in the field.

So, which Slack group for product managers is right for you?

You definitely won’t have the time to keep up with all of these groups for product pros. Instead, think about your own goals. Do you want a community that can easily help you whenever you have a question? Would you rather just use a group for networking? Are you interested in regular events and meetups?

And don’t let the high member number fool you. Most of the time, the majority of those members aren’t even active. So what you should look for is a group where everyone gets their queries answered.

Finally, learn to pick your channels! Most Slack groups keep some of their channels hidden so you’ll have to browse and join them. Usually, that’s where the best discussions happen.

Happy productive slacking!