Mind the Product

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Our most widely read article this month laid out the findings from some polls we conducted to find out Read more » The post Top product management reads in October appeared first on Mind the Product. Poll results: What tools are product managers using most?

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Roman Pichler

JANUARY 20, 2025

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] A Product Strategy System The product strategy system in Figure 1 consists of four main parts: people, processes, principles, and tools. For a more detailed discussion, please see my article Product Strategy Discovery.

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The Product Guy

MARCH 5, 2025

In our latest Patreon-exclusive article , part of the Roadmap to Mastery Collection , we explore: The most common mistakes PMs make in stakeholder alignment. Whats Inside the Full Article? Subscribe today and unlock this article: [link] Whats the most surprising insight youve gained from a stakeholder alignment challenge?

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Tweet This For a real-world example of why an engineering lead might not want to participate in discovery, check out our recent Product in Practice article about how engineers rotate in and out of the product trio at Ramsey Solutions. But as long as another engineer or designer steps in to fill the role, it can work. © 2024 Product Talk.

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Productside

JANUARY 15, 2025

This article delves into insights from. However, investing in product management certification offers measurable benefits for individuals seeking career advancement and companies aiming to boost product and business outcomes.

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Product Innovation Educators

JANUARY 13, 2025

Wisdom Mining: Leveraging academic articles and research. What types of stimulus (patents, academic articles, market research) would be most relevant for your current product challenges? Doug noted that 75% of patents are in the public domain, providing free access to detailed solution recipes.

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Piyanka Jain

MARCH 12, 2025

To learn more about how GenAI will change data analytics, read the article on Top 3 challenges to scale data analytics. The future of AI in business isnt about dreaming big. Its about executing smart. Ready to see where data is headednext?

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We dive into this powerful habit in our latest Patreon-exclusive article , “ The Year of Soft Skills: Essential Soft Skills for Product Managers in 2025.” Whats Inside the Full Article? Subscribe today and unlock this article: [link] Whats the #1 soft skill thats helped you succeed as a PM?

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We dive into this powerful habit in our latest Patreon-exclusive article , “ Strategic Influence: The Must-Have Skill for PMs in 2025.” ” In our latest Patreon-exclusive article , we explore: Why strategic influence is the must-have skill for PMs in 2025. Whats Inside the Article? But this is just a glimpse.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In our latest Patreon-exclusive article , part of the Roadmap to Mastery Collection , we explore: Why trust is now a product featurenot just a brand value. Whats Inside the Full Article? Subscribe today and unlock this article: [link] Whats your approach to building customer trust?

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Why Conflict Matters Conflict is often seen as something bad that should not occur. 3] Note that I focus on personal attitudes and behaviours in this article, and I intentionally ignore the organisational context and company culture. But in fact, it’s perfectly normal.

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Product Talk

JANUARY 1, 2025

If you are reading this article anywhere other than your RSS feed reader or your email inbox, then this site is guilty of copyright infringement. Join 4 Upcoming Events on Continuous Discovery with Teresa Torres in January and February 2025 was first posted on January 1, 2025 at 6:00 am. © © 2024 Product Talk.

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Product Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

If you are reading this article anywhere other than your RSS feed reader or your email inbox, then this site is guilty of copyright infringement. Join 4 Upcoming Events on Continuous Discovery with Teresa Torres in December 2024 was first posted on November 13, 2024 at 6:00 am. © © 2024 Product Talk.

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When interviewing readers, we uncovered a common desire: “I know someone who should read this article.” We’ve chosen this as our target opportunity and have generated three potential solutions: Add social media share buttons that allow people to quickly share the title and URL of the article. See this article for more on why.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Check out the article and some more of her great deep dives on her Substack here. In this post, AI expert Jing Hu provides the lowdown on DeepSeek and the state of AI. Lets start with a question that might sting a little.

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The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

We dive into this powerful habit in our latest Patreon-exclusive article , “ Navigating Product Ecosystems: The Future of Product Management in 2025.” ” In our latest Patreon-exclusive article , we explore: Why product ecosystems are becoming essential for success. So, how can you stay ahead of this shift?

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Product Talk

JANUARY 8, 2025

That article offered an overview of each tool as well as the pros and cons according to people who were using each one. If you are reading this article anywhere other than your RSS feed reader or your email inbox, then this site is guilty of copyright infringement. © 2024 Product Talk.

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Product Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2024

If you are reading this article anywhere other than your RSS feed reader or your email inbox, then this site is guilty of copyright infringement. Ask the Community: What Do You Do When You Inherit a Giant Product Backlog? was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 6:00 am. © © 2024 Product Talk.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Organise the Team around a Product As the name suggests, a product team is focused on a product. For a commercial product, they might include a marketer, a sales rep, and a customer support team member, as I explain in more detail in the article Getting Stakeholder Engagement Right.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ten tips for Product Managers to get confident with APIs In this article published Read more » The post Top product management reads: January 2025 appeared first on Mind the Product. January is always the month to pick up tools, get reacquainted with regular practices, and set personal and work goals for the year ahead.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 29, 2025

We dive into this powerful habit in our latest Patreon-exclusive article , “ Reflect, Realign, and Celebrate: How to Embrace Your PM Wins and Fuel Future Success.” ” Why This Article Matters Inside the article, youll uncover: The surprising types of wins most PMs overlook and how they can unlock untapped growth.

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 23, 2025

This article is the third in a four-part series exploring how the product mindset can transform the way we work and live. Stay tuned for Article 4: Create a Movement: Scaling the Product Mindset Across Disciplines , coming next week. Cant wait to finish the series?

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link]. The influence you exercise should therefore be a positive one, see my article Should Product People be Servant-Leaders? You can find more guidance on empathy in my article Empathy in Product Management. The Need for Guidance and the Lack of Transactional Power.

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 9, 2021

Please see my article “ Leading Through Shared Goals ” and my book How to Lead in Product Management for more information how to effectively use the goals in figure 1, which includes securing the necessary buy-in from the stakeholders and development teams. You can also access the contents of this article on my YouTube Channel : Sample Goals.

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 14, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] What Information Should a Product Strategy Provide? If you want to learn more about the tool, then read my article The Product Vision Board or watch my video Introduction to the Product Vision Board. Who are the users and, if appropriate, who are the customers?

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The Product Guy

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article is the first in a four-part series exploring how the product mindset can transform not just products, but create meaningful change in 2025. Stay tuned for Article 2: Beyond Products: Applying a Product Mindset to Daily Life , coming next week. Want to get ahead? Want to get ahead?

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The Product Guy

MAY 21, 2020

Offer a good book, article, help on a project or just an ear to listen to their problems and possibly give feedback. I do emphasize that the relations we develop in person are irreplaceable throughout this article. This is a great way to start growing your network and experiencing the benefits I listed in the previous section.

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this article, I’ll cover assumption testing from beginning to end, including: Why should product teams test their assumptions? You can read more about the value of compare and contrast decisions in these articles: Stop Asking Whether or Not Questions How Compare and Contrast Decisions Lead to Better Product Outcomes What is an assumption?

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 9, 2022

Listen to this article: [link]. See my article Making Effective Product Decisions for more advice on how to decide together with stakeholders and dev teams.). More Articles by Roman How to Choose the Right Product Management Leadership Styles Product Vision FAQs Common Product Vision Board Mistakes.

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The Product Guy

MARCH 4, 2025

In the coming articles, well explore how to challenge and dismantle these sacred practices. Whats Next: Break the Rules If this sounds familiar, youre not alone. Product teams everywhere are trapped by outdated practices designed for a slower, more predictable era. The good news? You can break free.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] What is Product Discovery? My intention with this article is to show how product teams can use a product strategy to guide their discovery work and maximise the chances of creating successful products. Let’s now get back to Opportunity Solution Trees.

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you are reading this article anywhere other than your RSS feed reader or your email inbox, then this site is guilty of copyright infringement. Customer Recruiting for Continuous Discovery: Get Easy Access to Customers Week Over Week was first posted on October 16, 2024 at 6:00 am. © © 2024 Product Talk.

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Roman Pichler

MAY 4, 2022

Listen to this article: [link]. These are the “players” whose input you need to make the right product decisions and progress the product, as I explain in the article Getting Stakeholder Engagement Right. Why the Scrum Team is Not Enough. Scrum is a popular agile framework.

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