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Why Product Management Is Not The Same As Oprah’s Favorite Things

The Product Guy

They saw the title would be design review or feature review, but what did that really mean? Imagine being in that audience in 2006, excitedly waiting to see all of the items you’ll receive only to be presented with two items, one of which you’re supposed to give away to someone else. About Esley Svanas.

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Run Less Software

Intercom, Inc.

As well as being a critical philosophy behind how we build software, it also represents how I feel about the software industry and technology in general. Basic technology execution is becoming easier too. There are more technology jobs than ever before. Choose standard technology. Choose standard technology.

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500: Evolving trends in product management: What every PM and VP Needs to Know – with Tony Ulwick

Product Innovation Educators

Ulwick introduced the opportunity algorithm in a 2002 Harvard Business Review article. This blend of technology and human skills offers the best path forward in product innovation. As business landscapes change and new technologies emerge, ODI principles remain relevant. It’s been about 93.5%

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TEI 214: Want more innovation? Build a partner program – with Ed Krause

Product Innovation Educators

He has global responsibility for developing cutting edge technology and competitive advantage for Ford by developing relationships and collaborative projects involving universities and partner companies. In 2006, we added Michigan and Northwestern to the program. We’re also looking for technical competency in relevant areas.

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Product Failure is An Opportunity

The Product Coalition

A product or feature might have been successful at the time of release, but technical capabilities improve and user expectations evolve. The dating platform “YouTube” rebranded as a video website and sold in 2006 to Google for USD 1.6 The questions are about the product’s value, its benefit and its purpose.

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Tech proposes, Market disposes

The Product Coalition

Lessons from big money tech failures An opinionated analysis of why some hyped products failed Last year, I did a talk, as part of orienting a team of automotive executives in modern way of iterative working, challenging the prevailing belief that perfect pre-planning backed by big money will always be a clear winner. The Zune Is Dead.

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Understanding Product-Market Fit: A Guide for New Product Managers

The Product Coalition

There are some warning signs: Reduced market size Low response from customer base Negative press reviews (or no interest from the press) Weakening word of mouth High visibility, but no engagement Products That Couldn’t Find Their Fit We love the schadenfreude of looking at failed products! How Do I Know if I Have No Product-Market Fit?