Ask Benny

JANUARY 25, 2020

Too many times people confuse agile and scrum. Agile is a concept with principles that helps us develop software better, validate it as soon as we can, and bring value to our customers faster. Scrum is a valid and very popular framework for agile development. The Agile Manifesto. Working software.

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Ask Benny

JUNE 1, 2019

Too many times people confuse agile and scrum. Agile is a concept with principles that helps us develop software better, validate it as soon as we can, and bring value to our customers faster. Scrum is a valid and very popular framework for agile development. The Agile Manifesto. This is not agile.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A common question for product managers, project managers, technical program managers, and software developers alike is what methodology to use given a project. There is plenty to choose from, whether it be Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or Kanban. Let's get started with Agile vs. Waterfall. What is Agile?

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Books : Learn about value-driven product ownership (The Professional Product Owner), navigate startup challenges (The Lean Startup), and master Scrum (Product Mastery). Webinars : Gain user insights (Userpilot Events), master user stories (Product School), and explore Agile methodologies (SAFe).

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 1, 2019

Too many times people confuse agile and scrum. Agile is a concept with principles that helps us develop software better, validate it as soon as we can, and bring value to our customers faster. Scrum is a valid and very popular framework for agile development. Agile is just a means to an end.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

Explore our top-rated product management certification courses to become a successful software product manager: Software Product Manager Responsibilities Software product managers need to have a working knowledge of multiple things, including product management, project management, software development, and product marketing.

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2024

Here is how you can grow your career as a software product owner: Product owner intern : This level gives you foundational knowledge in Agile methodologies and product management principles. Product owner : At this level, you develop expertise in feature prioritization, backlog management, and user-centric product development.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

Collaborate with development, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product alignment and successful launches. Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user manuals and feature descriptions. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Software developers usually don’t want to work in Microsoft Sharepoint. Everyone pokes fun at the user interface (UI), but it’s useful for document and content management, and it’s very easy to learn, especially for non technical users. Excel has proven consistently that it can do standard data collection.

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Userpilot

JUNE 12, 2024

TL;DR A software product owner is an IT professional tasked to prioritize features , create and maintain product backlog, and work with a Scrum team throughout the product development cycle. They manage software development teams by correctly interpreting the product manager’s vision into actionable tasks.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

The specific requirements for this role will vary depending on the company size, industry, and the development methodology used (e.g., Agile, Scrum). Maintain the product backlog so it is up-to-date and contains detailed user stories and well-documented acceptance criteria. Who becomes a product owner?

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2019

In companies without a design DNA , Jeff recommends creating an “in-house startup,” where a small design team innovates around a challenge and proves its worth by positively impacting customers. I was writing specifications documents. My responsibility was to build a design team in that new agile way of working.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Document these goals in a roadmap tool like Aha , ProductBoard , Product Plan , or Trello Now that you have everyone’s ideas, goals, and a backlog full of great initiatives, it’s time to prioritise. This depends on what delivery framework you use, Agile or Waterfall or Mixed.) Software development is highly unpredictable?—?provide

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Modus Create

AUGUST 31, 2021

As a digital transformation partner, Modus Create has introduced various organizations to Agile collaboration. Atlassian’s flagship product, Jira, initially began as an issue tracking tool for software developers. Jira has four products: Jira Work Management , Jira Software , Jira Service Management , and Jira Align.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 16, 2021

Similarly, Product Managers write the product requirement documents (PRD) after doing user research, interviews, competitive research, conceptual planning for product ideas, and wireframing. ? According to some studies, roughly 40% of US top 100 grossing films in recent years were written by Directors themselves.

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ProductPlan

AUGUST 7, 2020

Working in startups and big technology companies, I’ve encountered one question more than most: “How do I make the switch from engineering to product management?”. I worked 9+ years in software development, leading sizeable cross-functional engineering teams across time zones. Who am I building for?,

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Modus Create

JANUARY 12, 2021

So let’s dive into some old and new methodologies that companies use to implement, develop and balance the three pillars. I’ll review four methodologies: waterfall, Lean, design, and Agile. Lean Startup. The term Agile was officially coined in 2001 as a result of a document called Manifesto for Agile Software Development.

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Bain Public

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Though a startup, Connektica uses their combination of radio frequency expertise, software development, and determined entrepreneurs to arrive at the perfect time to tackle some of the issues of mass manufacturing of satellites. However, there are times where that knowledge and skillsets can enhance a market segment.

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Modus Create

JUNE 18, 2021

You document information about the people, processes, and technologies that affect the organization’s overall security framework. SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) of the organization . VAST – (Visual, Agile, and Simple Threat) – Perspective of the organization. High-growth startups.

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Usersnap

DECEMBER 10, 2023

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is important for more agile software development teams. It’s the last stage in the software development life cycle, and it ensures every product meets the requirements and designations of the users. Testsigma Testsigma is a cloud-based UAT tool designed for agility.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 14, 2020

You may be tempted to ask why that is necessary, given that the product vision is probably presented everywhere throughout the office, on documents and artifacts, and anywhere else. To dive into the question of the business model, we utilize either the business model canvas or its cousin, the Lean canvas, if you are working for a startup.

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Product Talk

MARCH 2, 2016

The adoption of Agile has helped us deliver iterative chunks of code rather than waiting for the big reveal at the end of a long project. Agile rituals like daily stand-ups help us remove obstacles in the development path, increasing our velocity, and reducing our time to ship. Obviously, both are required to ship a product.

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Userpilot

JULY 17, 2023

Enterprise companies with multiple or complex products tend to have larger product teams made up of specialists, while startups often have to cope with smaller structures where members perform numerous roles. A product team structure is how a business organizes the product team to best support software development.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 8, 2018

Handover is a crucial process in the software lifecycle, and it may turn out to be costly and harsh unless you take the appropriate precautionary steps to make it smooth and downtime-free. The following article answer the question how to transfer software development works to another programming team. feel free to read Micha?’s

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 15, 2019

With so many stages for a tech product startup, it’s hard to decide on the right workflow. In this article, we’ll help you distinguish the starting and end points for the product development and guide you through the MVP, MMP, MLP, MDP, and MAP startup stages. Let’s find out what it is and why your startup needs one.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I started my career as a software developer, working on database applications. I then worked at a startup as Manager of Customer Education, which oversaw Customer Training, Documentation and Support. I also ran my own consulting business for a few years.

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Amplitude

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Hand it off to your developers and design team, and let them execute on it. But when you’re building a product with lots of technical or business unknowns—something many startups and product teams are doing—this process breaks down. One common outcome of research is documentation—in this case, a slide deck.[/caption].

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

On the other hand, the Scrum Master theses also cover, for example, the relationship with the Product Owner, they deal with agile metrics, and how to kick-off an agile transition, thus moving beyond the original framework of the Scrum Guide. Product discovery using the Design Thinking, Lean Startup, or Lean UX frameworks help.

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Amplitude

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Hand it off to your developers and design team, and let them execute on it. But when you’re building a product with lots of technical or business unknowns—something many startups and product teams are doing—this process breaks down. One common outcome of research is documentation—in this case, a slide deck.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 21, 2019

As a project manager at an IT company working with many non-technical startup founders, our clients, I often get to resolve a variety of interesting issues that relate to technology and communication. To be clear, we will not discuss how to start a software development project or which steps you should take to kick it off.

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Userpilot

JUNE 8, 2021

Jira is another popular product management tool among software developers. Clean and easy-to-use user interface, suitable for an agile work environment. Displays real-time data for agile reporting purposes. Teams using Microsoft Teams will have a site in SharePoint Online containing a default document library folder.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 25, 2024

Certifications in project management, Agile, or product management can also be beneficial. Prepare Product Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user guides, release notes, and training materials. Getting certified in Agile, Scrum, or Lean methodologies can also be beneficial.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 17, 2024

The product coordinator acts as a liaison between development, marketing, and sales teams to streamline communication and ensure that the product meets both market needs and company objectives. Other key duties include coordinating project timelines, tracking progress, and managing product documentation.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

Implement Detailed Documentation : Keep detailed records of product requirements, changes, and processes. Good documentation ensures that everyone is on the same page and can be crucial for troubleshooting and training new team members. Develop strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to persuade stakeholders.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 25, 2018

TL;DR: Webinar Product Backlog Anti-Patterns The third Hands-on Agile webinar product backlog anti-patterns covers common problems from out-dated and oversized tickets to the part-time proxy product owner and his or her idea repository. Subscribing to the ’Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter with 17,000-plus subscribers.

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 25, 2022

Prioritization frameworks Gantt charts/roadmaps Documenting and organizing user research interview results Checklists and task management across teams Spreadsheets do have their drawbacks. This means the most recent designs will show up live in the document. the most valuable startup resource.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I started my career as a software developer, working on database applications. I then worked at a startup as Manager of Customer Education, which oversaw Customer Training, Documentation and Support. I also ran my own consulting business for a few years.

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