The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Critical Role of Product Strategy When Resources Are Limited (Part 2 — Rounds A, B, and Later) When you start selling your product, you feel great, but that doesn’t last for too long. A product strategy is often the missing link that would convert your efforts into actual revenue. Here is how it works.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To effectively staff the product team, I recommend including the people shown in Figure 1. [1] 1] Figure 1: The Product Team Members Let’s look at the product team members in Figure 1 in more detail starting with the person in charge of the product. 4] As you may have noticed I didn’t list the product backlog.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 21, 2019

A strong product strategy is often neglected because of the absence of any strategic thinking in product teams. What can product managers do to make sure they give their product strategy the attention it warrants? But today many, if not most, product teams fail this very first test. Sound familiar?

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Mind the Product

APRIL 6, 2020

Without it, product teams become feature teams focused on outputs and not outcomes. We started working with the product teams on how each tool – product strategy, OKRs, and roadmaps – should be used so that we could merge them together. What aligned roadmaps and OKRs together was the product strategy.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 24, 2021

In Part 1 and 2 of this series, I wrote about how an agile approach might offer strategic benefits. And because an agile approach changes your culture, I said the agile approach was part of your strategy. So let's ask this question: Can any tool—agile or otherwise—offer you a strategic advantage? (I

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 9, 2022

Additionally, an inspiring vision helps you apply a visionary leadership style and become a visionary leader—someone who guides others through a big, motivating goal. See my article Making Effective Product Decisions for more advice on how to decide together with stakeholders and dev teams.). The vision pulls you.”.

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ProductPlan

AUGUST 7, 2020

My Journey Transitioning from Engineering to Product Management. Then, I started gravitating towards product strategy questions, like, “Why am I building products?, I worked with the product leadership to plan out a product strategy. 4 Key Differences in Skills Engineer to Product Manager.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 12, 2024

Similarly, you would either co-create the product roadmap or discuss an initial version together with all product team members, as I explain in more detail in the article Maximising Stakeholder Buy-in to Product Strategy and Product Roadmap. [4] 5] Figure 4 shows an extended product team that includes a coach.

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ProductPlan

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even among experienced product professionals, a common misconception in business holds that product strategy and business strategy mean the same thing. Product professionals need to understand the distinction between business strategy vs. product strategy. A Closer Look at Each Strategy.

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Roman Pichler

MAY 4, 2022

Scrum is a popular agile framework. This team consists of a product owner , a Scrum Master , and several developers, which are also known as development team. Forming such a team connects the person in charge of the product—the product owner—with the people who design, architect, program, test, and document the solution—the developers.

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Melissa Perri

JANUARY 4, 2020

We started seeing the need for product leadership, even at the largest of companies. -- 2011: "What is a user story?" We still haven't quite gotten down "outcomes over outputs" yet, but it's moving in a better direction. -- 2013: "What is this Agile thing? Product Strategy = Company Strategy in this case.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

How did Amazon’s product strategy fare during the pandemic? Short answer: Amazon’s product strategy example lead the way). Amazon’s product strategy example has rewritten the book on convenience, easy access, and speed, and in doing so, embedded itself in the daily lives and routines of consumers.

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Product Innovation Educators

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

PDMA has been supporting product professionals since 1976, making it the oldest organization dedicated to product management. His experiences at global companies like Sony Ericsson and Logitech show how these principles help product managers handle complex challenges. Process Management

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. [1]

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What’s more, it’s not uncommon in my experience that product owners have to do their job without the support of a Scrum Master or agile coach. Staffing : Help find people who have the right skills and are motivated to work on the product and who can fill the roles. So why is the role important?

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 19, 2017

Challenging situations are great opportunities to grow as a human being and by doing so, you increase your leadership power. You may want to combine reviewing the market development together with the product performance in form of regular strategy and roadmap review meetings (as I discuss in more detail in my book Strategize ).

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Held in the lovely Barbican Conservatory , this year’s #mtpcon London Product Leadership Forum brought together a group of senior product leaders for the type of conversations that can only happen behind closed doors. The Forgotten art of Product Strategy. Agile is not a Strategy.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 9, 2021

When I talk about roadmaps with younger product leaders, I often hear things like “we don’t need one, we are agile” or “why build a roadmap when things will surely change”. The roadmap sets the strategic direction of the company, and when built right it also doesn’t have to change that frequently, despite your agility.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

This guide will introduce you to the best resources available for head of products, providing you with a curated selection of valuable materials to enhance your skills and knowledge. TL;DR This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 22, 2024

He then went on to pursue his first product management role at the Australian Mutual Provident Society. He started off as a Scrum Master and then progressed to an Agile Coach, thanks to his impressive achievements in the role. Strategy vs Roadmap: What’s the Difference? Ant Murphy’s newsletter. The course costs US$249.

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The Basics of Product Management

JULY 17, 2020

Choosing the right product strategy framework is very important for every product manager. Remember, choosing the right product strategy will go a long way in making sure that the entire product life cycle proceeds flawlessly. Product Strategy Frameworks. Each strategy has its pros and cons.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful head of product. Certifications in product management or agile methodologies can also be beneficial. Heads of product utilize various tools to streamline their work. Let’s dive in!

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The Product HQ

JULY 1, 2024

The rise in cross-functional product teams has resulted in product managers , developers, strategists, and product owners attaining a lot of skills. The product owner, in particular the agile product owner, is involved in multiple aspects of the product lifecycle.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

After countless conversations, articles, webinars and conference sessions, I started to feel like the profession of product management had been reduced to…. Convincing stakeholders the above supports company goals (product strategy). Cranking user stories through the agile factory. Finding user problems.

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The Product Guy

AUGUST 1, 2017

Indeed the role of a product leader is different to that of a product manager. A product leader not only has to manage products but also to guide and direct the overall product strategy and team, and ensure that products are delivered to market. The Scrum ceremonies (Sprint planning, Standups, etc.)

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Amplitude

MARCH 11, 2020

Roadmapping is at the core of product strategy and product management. As a product person, and the VP of Product at Yesware , I’ve never come to fully embrace the discussion of what each team would deliver, in what sequence and within a long timeframe. Everything flows from this vision.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Iterative planning enables product management teams to respond quickly to changes in the market and emerging trends. The ability to adapt and adjust to changing product strategies positions companies for continuous improvement and sustained success. Ongoing planning is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape.

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ProductPlan

APRIL 12, 2022

Slack’s product strategy put it on a trajectory for success. So far, Salesforce only plans to add the messaging app to its enterprise software suite without immediately changing Slack’s functionality, branding, or leadership. Let’s explore the company’s product strategy to see what makes it different.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this article, we will outline the typical journey for head of products, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 14, 2024

Product Drive Categories This year’s Summit Drive features talks in four categories : product management and leadership, product growth, product marketing, and AI & product management. Userpilot Product Drive 2024 talk categories. Strategies for improving customer acquisition without overspending.

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ProductPlan

JULY 2, 2021

Our library of content helps thousands upon thousands of product people every month continue their education and understanding of the product space, thought-leadership, best practices, and trends, all for free. Similar to Google Search, you can search for anything product management-related. The Product Strategy Playbook.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of typical head of product salaries, explore factors that can influence earnings, and share valuable resources to help you progress in your career. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.

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The Product Guy

MAY 15, 2017

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Dustin Levy, lead a conversation around “Product Strategies for Non-Strategists”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. About The Product Mentor. Krishna Madhuvarsu Director of Product Strategy, Oracle Inc.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Empower your team : A great product manager empowers their team by delegating decision-making responsibilities. Influence – not force : Effective leadership is about influence, not coercion. Product manager’s main responsibilities Product managers are pivotal in guiding the development and success of software products.

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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 manager : This person leads a team of product owners, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.

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Userpilot

JUNE 30, 2024

Product manager’s main responsibilities Product managers are pivotal in guiding the development and success of software products. Below are the primary responsibilities: Product strategy and vision : Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.

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Emerge Insights

JANUARY 26, 2024

In my extensive conversation with software expert Ron Lichty, we explored the leadership, mindsets, and practices that enable teams to deeply understand user needs and deliver solutions focused on real-world outcomes.

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