Mironov Consulting
APRIL 15, 2023
In my experience, there’s usually a fundamental misalignment between two broad groups at software companies – especially B2B/enterprise companies — that I’ve been thinking/writing for a while. One group (sales, implementation/customer success, professional services, account-based marketing) is trained and paid and rewarded to focus on one customer at a time , with current-quarter timelines.
Roman Pichler
APRIL 4, 2023
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] The Head of Product Role in a Nutshell A head of product manages a group of product people —individuals who look after one or more products and who may be called product managers or product owners. Depending on the company size and org structure, the role might also be referred to as Director of Product Management, VP Product, and Chief Product Officer.
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The Product Coalition
APRIL 3, 2023
“I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.” — Laurie Helgoe When I first started working as a Product Manager, the number of meetings on my calendar jumped from a few to a few hundred. That’s not factually true, but that’s how it felt like. Bing’s AI helped to create this illustration of me Before product, I was a designer or an engineer, so most of the work happened in a collaboration between me and my computer.
Product Management University
APRIL 10, 2023
(Artificial Intelligence) AI and product management is a white-hot topic that runs the gamut, from the countless benefits to product managers all the way to replacing product managers…and everything in between. As with any new technology, there’s a maturation curve. Nevertheless, it’s always fun to think, dream and speculate about what AI and product management might or might not look like when it’s all grown up.
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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
Product Talk
APRIL 5, 2023
Getting a group together to generate ideas—an activity often referred to as “ brainstorming ”—doesn’t always go smoothly. Getting a group together to generate ideas—an activity often referred to as “brainstorming”—doesn’t always go smoothly. – Tweet This In the past, Teresa has written about the major reasons why traditional brainstorming doesn’t work : social loafing (people tend not to work as hard in a group setting), conformity (people are afraid to stand out with ideas that are too distinct
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Mind the Product
APRIL 20, 2023
A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a powerful tool, but is often misinterpreted as the lowest quality thing you can build. Robert Schlaff explains how he's built MVPs that matter. Read more » The post How to build an MVP that matters appeared first on Mind the Product.
Product Innovation Educators
APRIL 24, 2023
The ABCD framework for dealing with tensions in product management and innovation As product innovators, we encounter many tensions. To name just a few of these, perhaps meeting this quarter’s objective or creating the breakthrough of the future, perhaps the team building we want to do or having more personal flexibility, or what about process improvement or just getting the job done that is in front of us right now.
dscout People Nerds
APRIL 3, 2023
What is often a subconscious act can have unexpected implications on your research. Here’s how to use body language to everyone’s advantage.
Product Management University
APRIL 25, 2023
Creating a value based resume means it’s time to treat yourself as a product that has strategic (employer) value. The hard part is avoiding the trap of TELLING employers what the product (you) does versus SELLING its value. Here we are in the early part of 2023 and so many of my talented friends, former colleagues and customers have fallen victim to the mass layoffs in high tech.
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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.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 14, 2023
TLDR: In Motives to be Met , we learn what motivates our (ideal) customers to make a decision that helps us achieve our business and impact goals. This seems obvious, but it turns out many product people are wrong about what these motives are. I recently asked a PM what was driving people to trial his product, which is aimed at team leads to help them track performance on their teams.
Product Talk
APRIL 19, 2023
The world of digital products is evolving quickly. Whether you’re trying to keep track of everything you learn about your customers during continuous discovery , keep tabs on the latest thought leadership and learnings from others in the industry, or keep on top of all the newest products on the market, you can quickly get overwhelmed. So how do you keep up?
Mind the Product
APRIL 10, 2023
In this deep dive case study, Kirsten Mann, Chief Product Officer at Prospection, shares some learnings so far on the journey that their team to transition from a service-led to a product-led company. Read more » The post A case study: The journey to becoming a product-led company appeared first on Mind the Product.
Alchemer Mobile
APRIL 10, 2023
Latest Mobile SDKs deliver new features and customizations By Mel Fox, Product Manager for Alchemer Mobile, and Vanessa Bagnato, Director of Product Marketing at Alchemer We’ve made some key enhancements to Alchemer Mobile (formerly Apptentive), which includes new features and improvements in the 6.0 versions of the iOS and Android SDKs. These new features are the direct result of customer requests and are available immediately when you upgrade to iOS SDK 6.1 and Android SDK 6.0.4 We continue to
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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.
UserInterviews
APRIL 27, 2023
How do you know what you think you know? Reflexivity helps you better understand your role in shaping the outcomes of qualitative research.
Product Management University
APRIL 4, 2023
Leading Strategically vs. Reacting Tactically There’s a good reason your title changed from account manager to customer success manager. You’re no longer just the tactical laundry list manager. In this training seminar, you’ll learn how to lead your customers strategically to where they ultimately want to go with your products, quantify their success and continue delivering value with additional products and services.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 20, 2023
So you want to be a data science product manager?
NextBigWhat
APRIL 13, 2023
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with news and information from various sources, including social media, news outlets, and online platforms. While some of this information may be relevant and useful, a significant amount of it can be overwhelming and may not necessarily have an impact on our lives. This can lead to feelings […] The post News consumption: This framework will help you decide what to focus on and what to ignore appeared first on nextbigwhat.
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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.
Mind the Product
APRIL 4, 2023
If you’re starting a new role in product at whatever level, it can sometimes be difficult to get started, especially if you’re chucked in the deep end. In this week’s podcast episode, we speak with Leah Tharin. She provides some insights on your first 90 days in a new product role and the best ways Read more » The post Your first 90 days in product – Leah Tharin on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.
Sachin Rekhi
APRIL 11, 2023
I've always felt that product design was a creative endeavor and the work that most moves our industry forward stems from practitioners who could easily be described as artists. Given this, I've often wondered whether one of the best ways to improve our craft as product designers would be to immerse ourselves in the best practices of artists at large.
Roy Madden
APRIL 5, 2023
Twitter has discontinued the API we use to let Feedly Pro+ customers follow tweets in Feedly. As a result, we are sad to announce we have to retire the current Twitter integration. We know this isn’t ideal, and we are exploring different ways to help the community connect to their favorite creators and sources of information. Pro+ users can already follow Newsletters and use our RSS Builder , and some of the content you were following on Twitter may be accessible in this way.
AB Tasty
APRIL 24, 2023
Product listing pages are the results of either category pages or internal searches. They play a huge role as a “catalogue”. Learn how to optimize them.
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The Product Coalition
APRIL 3, 2023
Product Management Technology If you’re unfamiliar with software development, you may not have heard of Scrum. Scrum is an Agile methodology that can help teams work together more efficiently to develop products. Here’s how it works: Image Credits Scrum.org The Basics of Scrum Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. The framework consists of Scrum teams, roles, events, artifacts, and rules.
Johanna Rothman
APRIL 28, 2023
Sherry, a middle manager in a relatively small organization, said, “We can’t plan for an entire quarter at a time. Our managers need to change what they want more often than that. But I'd like to plan for a quarter at a time and I really don't want to ask people to multitask. What do I do?” “How long can the managers commit to their decisions?
Mind the Product
APRIL 6, 2023
NPS is a widely used measure of customer satisfaction. But the simplicity of the survey that made it gain popularity has its pitfalls, especially in B2B products. Read more » The post The 9 ugliest truths about NPS in B2B appeared first on Mind the Product.
Strategyzer
APRIL 4, 2023
Here is a classic scene I have observed in many companies: Leslie, an innovation team lead, is pitching a project to the executive board. As required, he presents the business case for investing in the new offering and five-year projections for revenue growth and profits.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Usersnap
APRIL 29, 2023
Product managers have a lot of ground to cover. From staying on top of market trends, user needs, customer feedback , and industry insights to managing their resources, and planning what’s ahead for their product. It’d be nice if there were a helping hand sometimes that could take over the more tedious and repetitive tasks. With the release of ChatGPT, it seems like a digital assistant has arrived.
Userpilot
APRIL 6, 2023
Developing and releasing sophisticated products with all the bells and whistles imaginable might seem like a great idea. After all, you want your newly released software to be as good as it gets when it’s finally launched, right? Not quite. Overengineered products are difficult to use, filled with bugs, and instead of improving your users’ lives, they make them unnecessarily complicated.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 11, 2023
“The clearer and more focused our mind, the more effective and insightful our decision-making becomes. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for cultivating clarity, focus, and insight.” — Janice Marturano Picture yourself staring at an opportunity with negative thoughts streaming through your head like an endless Netflix series. You want to engage. Yet, your brain is telling you to run.
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