April, 2022

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Train your product team’s brain to embrace optimism and pessimism

Mind the Product

High performing teams acknowledge the role of both optimism and pessimism and create systems of work that exploit their benefits equally. Let’s unpack optimism and pessimism, and look at ways to make the most of both in your team. [.] Read more » The post Train your product team’s brain to embrace optimism and pessimism appeared first on Mind the Product.

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10 Tips for Effective Product Management Meetings

Roman Pichler

Listen to this article: [link]. 1 Set an Objective. Be clear on the reason why the meeting is needed. What’s the meeting about? Which outcome do you want to achieve? For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product.

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Travel Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information on Travel apps is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Subcategories for Travel Apps: Transportation, Hospitality & Tourism, Auto. In 2021, Travel began its road to recovery following interstate, national, and global travel restrictions brought on by the pandemic. The mobile investments teams made to Travel apps in 2020 paid off in 2021, fast-tracking the comeback Travel brands desperately needed after a year of uncertainty and low engagemen

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Pendo vs Userpilot: Which Offers The Best Value For Money

Userpilot

Pendo vs Userpilot? Which one is the best user onboarding tool ? If you’re not sure which of them offers more value and better functionality, stick around. In this article, we’ll go in-depth and have a look at the most important features each platform offers. TL;DR. Userpilot is a code-free product experience software, which gives non-tech teams the ability to create powerful contextual onboarding experiences.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Why are Pendo NPS Surveys NOT Worth the Expensive Upgrade [+NPS Software Alternatives]

Userpilot

If you’re looking to create user surveys to examine sentiment and customer loyalty, then chances are you’ve considered using a Pendo NPS survey. Like every other B2B buyer, it’s important to research a product before committing to it, especially in this case that you can’t try out Pendo NPS for free. This article provides the answers you need to make a good buying decision.

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How Continuous Discovery Works (and Doesn’t) in Early-Stage Startups

Product Talk

“I get that the continuous discovery habits framework works well for mature products, but does it work for early-stage startups?”. This question always surprises me. I spent all of my full-time employee experience at early-stage startups (many of them pre-product) and I relied on these same habits to figure out what to build. But the more I talk with people, the clearer their concerns have become.

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378: Use your “why” to be a more effective product manager – with Frankie Russo

Product Innovation Educators

Reflecting on your passion and purpose – for product managers. Today I’m inviting you on a reflective journey of discovery—a journey to consider your why —which I call your purpose. I revisited this myself a few years ago and found more deeply understanding my why was personally inspiring and provided clarity to me for how I should spend my time.

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Media Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information on Media apps is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Subcategories for Media Apps: News, Telco, Technology, Games, Sports, Music. The Media and Entertainment app category is broad, encompassing everything from news to games to sports, and consumer expectations and behavior vary between industries. “Thanks to the power of mobile, this cutting edge technology is at the fingertips of everyone with a cell phone right now,” Chip Kanne, Head of

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Machine learning in product discovery – Ha Phan on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

In this weeks' podcast episode, we spoke with Ha Phan, Director of Discovery Products at Pluralsight, to develop a stronger understanding of how we can best use ML in product management. [.] Read more » The post Machine learning in product discovery – Ha Phan on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Your Guide to Product Management Interviews: Top Questions with Answers

Stand out in your product management interview with guidance from Priyanka Upadhyay, an experienced product leader and Stanford Online program coach. In this guide, Upadhay dives into five key competencies interviewers will likely want to assess. She provides sample questions with detailed answers spanning: Product strategy Product design Execution Market estimation Teamwork Confidently land the product management role you want by pre-empting what interviewers are looking for and demonstrating y

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Atlassian and Coda on creating personalized customer experiences at scale

Intercom, Inc.

For fast-growing and enterprise organizations, the ability to personalize customer communication in a way that’s scalable is business critical. We know that customer expectations are higher than they’ve ever been , so the experiences you create for them are ultimately going to be what wins or loses their attention – and what moves the needle for your business.

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Definition and Discovery

The Product Guy

Bring everyone together for product definition and discovery and deliver better results. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Mihaela Draghici.

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Ask Teresa: What Are the Best Customer Interview Questions?

Product Talk

We recently launched the Ask Teresa series on Product Talk, where I tackle common questions and challenges that I hear from people as they begin to adopt continuous discovery. Find all the posts in this series here. If you’re serious about continuous discovery, one of the most important steps you can take is committing to weekly (at a minimum) touch points with your customers.

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381: Tactics for increasing the innovation capacity of your organization – with Kapil Kane

Product Innovation Educators

Integrating the advantages of large organizations and startups – for product managers. Today we are talking about how your organization can more effectively innovate, using precious resources wisely to create new value. We may not talk about your organization by name, but what we will learn together will certainly apply and help you. Joining us is Kapil Kane, the Director of Innovation for Intel China.

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Effective Risk Management: Balancing Safety, Compliance, and Opportunity

Effective risk management in product development balances safety, compliance, and opportunity. Risks can't be eliminated, but they can be mitigated through structured assessments, clear documentation, and expert guidance. Engaging specialists ensures efficiency, regulatory adherence, and product security while reducing costly oversights. A well-executed risk management plan includes frequent evaluations, defined assessment criteria, and a structured decision-making process.

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Mobile Surveys and Interaction Rates: 2022 Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data on mobile surveys and interaction and response rates is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Mobile interaction and response rate benchmarks. Companies continued using their apps to engage regularly with consumers as mobile became a primary way for them to communicate. In response, consumers interacted more with brands through their apps.

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SUNDAY REWIND: It’s all about the outcome

Mind the Product

In this Sunday Rewind, we look back to when Georgie Smallwood, CPO at Tier Mobility, explained why an understanding of outcomes and impacts is essential to successful product management. [.] Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: It’s all about the outcome appeared first on Mind the Product.

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5 quick ways to improve your e-commerce customer experience

Intercom, Inc.

Since the pandemic, consumer habits have really changed – shoppers have migrated online en masse, their expectations are higher than ever, and brand loyalty is harder to maintain. So, after long lockdowns and with a new type of consumer to appease, how can you ensure that shoppers will still gravitate towards your online store over the competition?

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Surfacing the Real Problems

The Product Guy

JTBD is a great way to surface the problem someone is trying to solve and what solution they might “hire” to solve that problem. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Meghan Nesta.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Product Management Standards

The Product Coalition

In theory, product managers shouldn’t have to be responsible for enforcing work product standards for colleagues, but it is a reality for… Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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382: How to manage change when your product disrupts your organization – with Brendon Baker

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers can become change leaders. Today we are talking about change. The very nature of our work as product managers and leaders creates change—we change existing products to make them more valuable to customers and our organization, and we create completely new products, which causes change to occur at many levels. Your work demands that you are competent leading change.

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Finance Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Subcategories for Finance Apps: Fintech, Banking, Insurance. Finance apps experienced another year of customer engagement gains as people became more comfortable with managing their finances through apps. Below is a summary of how Finance app fared over the course of 2021. “Why do people like mobile banking?

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Product management dysfunctions by Ben Foster

Mind the Product

In this ProductTank London talk, Ben Foster, CPO at Whoop, explains some of the most common product management dysfunctions and how to solve them. His key points include: Common product management dysfunctions Why these dysfunctions exist How do you create a winning product strategy Watch the video to see his talk in full or read [.] Read more » The post Product management dysfunctions by Ben Foster appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Intercom’s product principles: Following design fundamentals to leave space for innovation

Intercom, Inc.

Designers at Intercom work in cross-functional teams that strive to consistently ship great products. We design simple systems that solve complex problems for our customers. That doesn’t mean we don’t obsess over user interfaces; it means spending time on the right things. Our strength lies in knowing when we should follow standard best practices for design and when we need to innovate and create something new.

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6 ways to support the work-life integrators and segmentors on your team

Atlassian

5-Second summary. Work-life balance is highly desired but often elusive, especially for managers trying to accommodate their employees. Most individuals are either work-life segmentors (who strictly separate their professional and personal lives) or work-life integrators (who switch between work and personal tasks throughout the day). Self-awareness of where one falls on the segmentor-integrator spectrum can help individuals (and their managers) identify strategies for achieving the ideal work-l

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You’re Using the Wrong Metric for Pricing Experiments

The Product Coalition

A deep dive into compound metrics Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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379: Product strategy is changing. Are you ready? – with Ron Adner, PhD

Product Innovation Educators

What product managers need to know about having an ecosystem strategy. Today we are talking about strategy. It’s an important topic because our work as product managers and innovators should be in alignment with our organization’s strategy, but strategy may not be what you think it is. To help us better understand strategy and the large changes taking place in many businesses, Dr.

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B2B eCommerce, Self-Service Portals, and PIM Trends for 2024

In 2024, B2B customers expect better quality and service with streamlined experiences that match consumer-grade simplicity—no long calls or meetings required. Our B2B eCommerce Trends Report, surveying 400+ B2B professionals in the US and Europe, reveals how eCommerce has become vital to top companies’ strategies. The report shows how leaders are leveraging eCommerce to break data silos, unify channels, and deliver the personalized experiences that customers demand.

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Customer Love Stories Podcast: Episode Six

Alchemer Mobile

In this episode, Apptentive CEO and Co-founder, Robi Ganguly, sits down with Kat Simpson, Associate Creative Director (Strategy) at Tether. While Kat hasn’t had a brand logo tattooed on her (yet), she has gone so far to name her dog after one of her favorite brands, Chaco. In this episode, Kat and Robi talk about why community and emotional connection are the keys to brand evangelists whether it’s a shoe brand, DJ, or football team.

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Leadership challenges throughout the product lifecycle – Todd Olson on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

In this episode of The Product Experience, Todd Olson, co-founder and CEO of Pendo, reveals how he climbed the leadership ladder and shares his advice for anyone keen to do the same. [.] Read more » The post Leadership challenges throughout the product lifecycle – Todd Olson on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Switch on the next generation of phone support

Intercom, Inc.

When it comes to customer support, there’s no substitute for the personal approach. Now more than ever, businesses are looking for a way to scale that personalized support. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Intercom Switch: the easiest way to move inbound call volume to messaging. Phone support has been carrying that personal touch for support teams for decades.

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