Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. Notice that I did not discuss any specific framework or method. Or, one Scrum Master from another.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 18, 2017

The sales engineers felt this was due to a large degree to our “story” on agile. Our product was not as strong as some of our competitors for managing agile projects. ” Problem One: It’s Not About Agile. Our product’s portfolio management capabilities were a significant differentiator.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. This post is about your deep domain expertise, first in product, then in agility. Assess Your Product Subject Matter Domain Expertise There are at least two kinds of domain expertise: the product itself, and agile/lean expertise.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 18, 2017

The sales engineers felt this was due to a large degree to our “story” on agile. Our product was not as strong as some of our competitors for managing agile projects. ” Problem One: It’s Not About Agile. Our product’s portfolio management capabilities were a significant differentiator.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 18, 2017

The sales engineers felt this was due to a large degree to our “story” on agile. Our product was not as strong as some of our competitors for managing agile projects. ” Problem One: It’s Not About Agile. Our product’s portfolio management capabilities were a significant differentiator.

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UX Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here’s how to use the JTBD framework in product design: [link] 1. This can reveal gaps in the market and opportunities for differentiation. Prioritize Jobs and Pain Points Determine which jobs are most critical and underserved in the market, thereby identifying where there is the greatest opportunity for innovation and differentiation.

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BrainMates

MAY 28, 2019

SnapComms adopted Brainmates’ Product Management framework to facilitate a market-driven way of thinking company-wide, and to equip their Product Team with a repeatable process to take the most valuable ideas to market fast. The 10 steps we followed to embed the Product Management framework. Where do you start? What matters most?

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Mind the Product

APRIL 27, 2017

It’s a change in approach that’s driven by demands for more agility and greater velocity from the time a problem is identified to the time that a product is released. . Figure 1: FRAMEWORK OF METHODS TO CAPTURE AND DEFINE PRODUCT FEATURES. Figure 2: FRAMEWORK OF VARIOUS METHODS WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH OPTION.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

It involves processes like market and customer research to understand customer needs, product differentiation and messaging , and marketing campaigns. Is it merely about adopting new processes, embracing Agile methodologies, or implementing OKRs ? A proven framework for scaling your PLG business efficiently. Why does it matter?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 12, 2024

Release regular updates, establish feedback loops , adopt agile development, and benchmark against industry standards. A great value proposition should: Differentiate your product from other solutions in the market. Differentiation : Highlight what makes your product unique compared to existing solutions.

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Split

MAY 15, 2024

Deployment and Release in Agile and DevOps Methodologies In Agile and DevOps environments, continuous deployment and release are closely intertwined, as they enable the rapid, iterative delivery of software. In Agile and DevOps methodologies, deployment and release work together to enable rapid, iterative delivery of software.

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bpma ProductHub

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Since the Agile Manifesto first distinguished the roles in 2001, the same person has often been expected to serve as both PM and PO. Understands customers, the problems the product solves, why the product is winning or losing, competitive differentiation, etc. Engages in market-sensing activities to determine the future of the product.

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Product Management Unpacked

MAY 26, 2020

Marketers have a deep and nuanced understanding of their market and are able to identify opportunities — see the white space — and think about how to differentiate and position their products. One thing Claire wished she knew before her first day on the job is the Scaled Agile Framework. It is a huge collaborative process.

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The Secret PM Handbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Why my product is a better choice for you (the differentiators). This is the classic framework from Geoffrey Moore’s Crossing the Chasm. For example, articulating a meaningful Dramatic Difference or “differentiator” portion of the value proposition is usually difficult. Who the product is for (the market).

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 13, 2018

Agile, Kanban & Scrum for product management in different contexts. This article describes a few differences and provides a brief introduction to agile-oriented product development… [link]. 2) Differentiate Yourself. (3) 2) Differentiate Yourself. (3) 1) Know Who Your Brand Is. (2) 3) Define Your Consumer Base. (4)

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Mind the Product

APRIL 18, 2019

Sure, there are semi-quantitative ways of estimating uncertainty for each assumption (for example, the RICE framework for prioritization), but as with many things in product development, these are guess-based models that help us to compare options. This is where the support of an agile, learning organization is an incredible benefit.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Taken from Teresa Torres’ blog, ProductTalk.org The Opportunity Solution Tree is a framework that breaks Product outcomes into opportunity streams so that stakeholders have a better understanding of what you are proposing and can better help you prioritize. Reader discretion is advised. What’s an Opportunity Solution Tree?

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BrainMates

JULY 23, 2023

With large engineering teams no longer needed, Agile product development methodologies – such as Scrum and Kanban – will also become redundant. These frameworks are designed to improve the effectiveness of teams collaborating on software development.

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Johanna Rothman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Why did I differentiate between outputs, outcomes, and benefits? I publish a wide variety of blog posts and books about agility in all forms. In Create Your Successful Agile Project , I offered ways to rethink any given team's approach to agility. Create Overarching Goals , several readers asked me questions.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 19, 2021

There was not a particular framework that made the difference; it was their willingness to find the best approach for their organisation and workers. In your current company’s framework, do you have enough ways to reward your people and recognise their work? Reward, Recognition and… Firing I’ve always felt that hiring is easy.

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Userpilot

JUNE 28, 2024

These skills include data analytics, marketing , technical knowledge in CRM systems, agile methodologies, and so on. Product strategists play a critical role in setting the company up for long-term success in the highly competitive SaaS market by driving innovation and differentiation. What skills should a product strategist have?

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Develop a solid differentiation strategy and use a mix of differentiators to help your product stand out from competitors. Use a framework like MoSCoW or Kano to classify backlog items and a more detailed scoring system like the Cost of Delay to prioritize them. Product differentiation is a must for product managers.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We analyzed dozens of job descriptions from leading companies (Airbnb, Amazon, Booking, eBay, Expedia, Instagram, Intercom, LinkedIn, Netflix, PayPal, Spotify, among others) and we were able to differentiate hundreds of distinct skills and responsibilities. Agile : Product owner role, software development, team cadence, delivery.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 21, 2021

Product Owners are the ones creating the tasks, stories, managing scrum/agile, doing the daily standups…etc, while PMs are spending their time with the initial research, user interviews, collecting user feedback and data. The differentiating aspect of a Product Owner from a Product Manager is a Scrum team.

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Product Management University

MARCH 15, 2017

Product usability is the new currency for differentiation. business analyst, subject matter expert (SME) or agile product owner more critical than it has ever been, yet many organizations still insist on combining it with the product manager role. That makes the role of the functional product designer, a.k.a

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Userpilot

JANUARY 23, 2024

Create a clear product positioning statement that focuses on your target audience, your product’s unique value, its differentiation, and the key benefits it delivers. It shapes how customers perceive your product, focusing on its unique features and benefits to differentiate it from competitors.

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Mind the Product

MARCH 2, 2017

Without a good framework of mental models, you will be limited in all those areas. A new technique, such as an agile methodology or a better way to do a/b testing, will help you with a specific activity. A mental model is any concept that helps explain, analyze, or navigate the world. “What are the models? You’ll learn a lot.

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Userpilot

JUNE 27, 2024

Product strategists play a critical role in setting the company up for long-term success in the highly competitive SaaS market by driving innovation, and differentiation. Product strategists play a critical role in setting the company up for long-term success in the highly competitive SaaS market by driving innovation, and differentiation.

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Antwak Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

Be a Marketeer – Use frameworks to gauge the perfect product-market fit. Be a crisis manager – Diagnose the situation, identify hurdles and be agile in resolving them while the product is being tested in the market. Well, most experienced PMs emphasize on soft skills being the differentiator between a good and a great PM.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The latter is riskier but potentially more rewarding as it can truly differentiate your product in the market. Most teams these days follow Agile frameworks, like Scrum, and deliver work in small increments. Popular frameworks include Kano, Cost of Delay, RICE, and Value vs Effort. Goal setting framework.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

One way to develop your prioritization skills is to use a framework such as the Eisenhower Matrix. Additionally, an agile mindset is essential to navigate the frequent pivots and rapid changes inherent to startup life. This tool will help you assess and compare different tasks or features to determine the most important ones.

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Actuation Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A Good Positioning Statement Framework. OUR SOLUTION <key advantages> Identifies how this product differentiates from the competition in a way that creates value. You can think of it as kind of an elevator pitch you would be able to use to give a clear idea of your goals in just a snapshot.

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Mind the Product

JANUARY 16, 2020

Today, product might seem like a new field because of the growth of technology startups and the prevalence of lean and agile frameworks, but product roles have been around for a few decades. It’s clear that the need is there, and more and more people are becoming interested in filling these roles. Making the Transition to Product.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] 1 Complement Scrum with a Product Discovery and Strategy Process Scrum is a simple framework that helps teams develop successful products. I find that the framework is best suited for products that are affected by a significant amount of uncertainty and change.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The MoSCoW Method Known as the MoSCoW Prioritization Technique or MoSCoW Analysis , MoSCoW is a method commonly used in Agile PM to understand what’s important and what’s not. These are the things that will differentiate you from your competition. Performance features: Customers respond well to high investments in performance features.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 3, 2020

Dan Olsen Welcome to the Cynefin Framework We choose to use the Cynefin Framework to decide which path to take. The PM career path at XO and the ‘levels framework’ from the book ‘Org Design for Design Orgs’ (by far the best book I’ve read on UX management) were amazing and helpful resources. Product manager motto?—?Dan

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Gainsight

APRIL 19, 2019

What is an Agile Product Roadmap? An agile product roadmap is a flexible method of product development that focuses on short-term sprints to achieve greater goals. A common practice in the product management industry, agile product roadmaps keep teams on the same page in regards to the vision and goals for a product.

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