Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The key results might then be “simplify user journey A” and “enhance feature alpha.”. OKRs can be used to create cascading goals—goals that are systematically linked. Figure 2 contains a set of cascading goals: vision, user and business goals, product goals, and sprint goals.

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Roman Pichler

JUNE 7, 2022

Consequently, you don’t know for sure how fast you are running and if you are on track to achieve your target finish time. You’ll end up guessing how well the product is doing and if it is creating the desired value. Consequently, these teams relied on: Anecdotal feedback : “Customers love our product, they told me so.”

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Consequently, your focus shifts from managing a product to looking after the product people on your team and empowering them to do a great job. Creating and validating a product strategy including market and user research.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

We explain how to create a successful product strategy, the role of product strategy in prioritization, and how to align your prioritization efforts with your strategy. However, to learn more, you’ll have to listen to the man himself as he develops the topic at the 2024 Product Drive Summit.

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People-First Product Leadership

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Part 3 brings together the Product specific Vision, Roadmap and Goals. Product Vision puts a company’s Vision and Mission into action The Product Vision ensures the Roadmap reflects the priorities which matter the most to the company’s customers and to the company.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 13, 2021

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics that measure how your product is doing. Effective KPIs help you understand if your product is creating the desired value for the users, the customers, and the business. Without KPIs, you end up guessing how well your product is performing.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL;DR A feature prioritization matrix helps product teams decide which features to develop next, focusing on high-impact features and resource optimization. A product prioritization framework helps you maximize customer value and deliver the best ROI by encouraging methodical examination of data before making decisions.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

However, the scoring and weighting are still subject to bias, and the process doesn’t always reflect customer needs. Next, group criteria into positive and negative ones and assign weighting value to each of them. Finally, compare the scores and choose the features to include in the roadmap. Next, define the relevant criteria.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is the Product Vision? The product vision describes the ultimate purpose of a product, the positive change it will bring about. You can think of it as a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) —or a moon shot—that inspires people and offers continued guidance for the next five to ten years.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 1, 2020

Why Difficult Emotions Matter Particularly for Product People. We may not like difficult emotions like confusion, frustration, anger, envy, sadness, and worry, but we all experience them. For us product people, however, difficult emotions are particularily relevant. Take your time to answer them. What does it feel like?

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 1, 2020

Why Difficult Emotions Matter Particularly for Product People. We may not like difficult emotions like confusion, frustration, anger, envy, sadness, and worry, but we all experience them. For us product people, however, difficult emotions are particularily relevant. Take your time to answer them. What does it feel like?

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Consequently, a product manager and a Scrum product owner are leaders, too. They guide the stakeholders , development teams, and in the case of large products, other product people, to meet the agreed product goals , create the desired outcomes, and achieve product success, as Figure 1 shows.

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re wondering what different types of customer feedback are and how to collect them, you’re in the right place! In this article, we look at 13 different ways to collect feedback that product managers can leverage to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and make informed product decisions.

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Roman Pichler

JUNE 1, 2020

The first one carries the risk of being a feature broker and offering a product that has a weak value proposition, gives rise to a poor user experience, and consists of a loose collection of features. A stakeholder is anyone who has a stake in your product, who is affected by it, or who shows an interest in the offering.

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2023

Choosing the right feature request prioritization framework enables product teams to make informed decisions and deliver the maximum customer value possible, especially when resources are limited. They can also help product managers secure key stakeholder buy-in.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Their responsibilities include product discovery, developing product vision, prioritization , roadmapping , analyzing product performance and its iterative development, and leading the product team. Product marketing sits between product development and the market.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

TL;DR Technical product managers work with engineering and development teams on the technical performance of software products. While product managers are more customer and business-centric, technical PMs focus on the technical development and implementation of solutions. In-app survey created in Userpilot.

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2023

How to create customer feedback systems to gain insights into user needs ? TL;DR Customer feedback systems are frameworks for collecting, organizing, and analyzing customer feedback for actionable insights. It also allows them to make informed product development decisions, and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 13, 2021

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are metrics that measure how your product is doing. Effective KPIs help you understand if your product is creating the desired value for the users, the customers, and the business. Without KPIs, you end up guessing how well your product is performing.

Feedback Software 156

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Consequently, your focus shifts from managing a product to looking after the product people on your team and empowering them to do a great job. Creating and validating a product strategy including market and user research.

User Testing 156

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users! Product strategy defines who we are building for, what to build, and how to build it. Are you ready to dig in?

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The key results might then be “daily active users are up by 20%,” “session length is increased by 10% on average,” and “the objective is achieved by 30 June 2021.”. OKRs can be used to create cascading goals—goals that are systematically linked. A product goal, finally, helps determine the right sprint goals.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For instance, the marketing strategy, the user experience (UX) design and technology choices have to align to successfully acquire new users, increase conversion, or meet another product goal. The influence you exercise should therefore be a positive one, see my article Should Product People be Servant-Leaders?

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2024

Starting a career as a software product owner requires understanding the key steps, skills, and experiences needed for success. In this article, we will outline the typical journey for software product owners, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities.

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Userpilot

JUNE 17, 2024

Product owner : At this level, you develop expertise in feature prioritization, backlog management, and user-centric product development. Product owner manager : This person leads a team of product owners, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. What does a software product owner do?

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Userpilot

JUNE 12, 2024

Here are five best practices for being a great software product owner: Define clear objectives : The responsibility of spearheading product goals is not easy. Therefore, one must clearly define goals for their teams to succeed. Being an effective product owner is paramount to the success of any product.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is the Product Vision? The product vision describes the ultimate purpose of a product, the positive change it will bring about. You can think of it as a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) —or a moon shot—that inspires people and offers continued guidance for the next five to ten years.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

It can additionally include a list of preferred skills, experience, and certifications. Here are five best practices for being a great software product owner: Define clear objectives : The responsibility of spearheading product goals is not easy. Therefore, one must clearly define goals for their teams to succeed.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 15, 2024

To make this more concrete, let’s look at an example: Objective : Grow the product management team. Key result 1 : Three product managers are hired. Key result 2: The onboarding system is improved, and time-to-proficiency is reduced by 25%. What are Product Roadmaps? The fourth row lists the product’s features.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 20, 2024

It is no secret that Principal Product Manager interview questions are tricky. With many applicants trying for the same position, you must do everything in your power to distinguish yourself from the pack. Today’s most successful startups have a principal product at the helm. Your resume alone is not going to land you the job.

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The Product Guy

MARCH 30, 2018

You have a product; you are passionate about it, you believe in it, you want it to succeed and you want your users to benefit from its awesomeness. You better know the world in which your product lives, what it can do today, what it will need to do tomorrow, how much it is in demand and what other products do very similar things.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 24, 2021

Photo by Ono Kosuki from Pexels OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a useful tool for goal setting and team alignment, and in recent years they have gone from being used primarily in quantitative parts of the organization (namely sales and marketing) to being very popular in product and technology as well.

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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

JULY 28, 2020

The role of a Product Owner/Manager/Strategist is to help startups capture and transform customer insights into full product experiences that in turn increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, retention, and the business values.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Before the release, the product launch manager is involved in market and customer research. Its objective is to uncover unsolved user problems and solutions that would be worth exploring. This outlines how to launch the product to the right clientele at the right time. Product launch manager job description.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Navigating the world of product management can be overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the different roles and responsibilities. Two positions that often cause confusion are Staff Product Manager and Senior Product Manager. What is a Staff Product Manager? Which one is right for you?

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

If you already work within a product team, a good place to start honing your technical skills is by engaging more with the development team. Find out more about how they work as well as the kinds of challenges they experience on the job. It will also require you to support and encourage your product team.

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