May, 2022

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Tech Product Leaders: Are We Spoiling Society?

The Product Coalition

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to have a serious discussion. We have a problem, and we’re holding it in our hands. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Product Teams in Scrum

Roman Pichler

Listen to this article: [link]. Why the Scrum Team is Not Enough. Scrum is a popular agile framework. Its strength is, at least partly, based on its roles with the Scrum team being the fundamental unit. 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 develop

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Not 100% Data Driven

The Product Guy

Don’t forget about your qualitative data. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Amin Bashi.

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Business Services Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information on Business Services apps is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Brands in Business Services had varied experiences in 2021. Those focused on shipping still felt the sting of the pandemic as local and national supply chains continued to reel. Others (like expense management or work collaboration) felt the investments they made in mobile in 2020 begin to pay off as the investment in remote work continued to be a priority.

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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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384: Why listening is the next product management superpower – with Christine Miles

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers can achieve transformational listening. Today we are talking about listening. How would you rate yourself as a listener? I consider it a superpower for product managers and innovators, because proper listening is a key way to learn what customers need. It is also a behavior of those gaining influence in their organizations. To help all of us better develop this superpower, Christine Miles joins us.

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14 tips to help you run a successful product design workshop

Intercom, Inc.

Design and collaboration go hand-in-hand. When we want to discuss problems, imagine new ideas, and brainstorm solutions, it’s best to bring people together – whether in person or virtually. Collaboration comes in many flavors, from small informal working sessions and group critiques to full-blown workshops. But beware: just bringing people together doesn’t automatically guarantee creative outputs and ideas.

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The balanced scorecard: a framework that drives impact

Mind the Product

In this article, we'll dig deep into one specific framework that I fancy a lot for its genericity and its simplicity to apply. In the end, you will master the key principles and be able to come up with clear priorities based on their estimated business impact. [.] Read more » The post The balanced scorecard: a framework that drives impact appeared first on Mind the Product.

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A Product Manager’s Journey

The Product Guy

From engineering to product management leadership is a familiar product management career path that interests many. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Benny Reich.

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Personal Services Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information on Shopping apps is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Subcategories for Personal Services Apps: Home and Family. Personal Services apps are separated into two subcategories: Home (real estate, property management, and connected devices) and Family (milestone tracking and family schedule management).

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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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386: Why Agile might be wrong for your product project – with Mark Madsen

Product Innovation Educators

When to use Agile and when to consider other options – for product managers. charset=Ascii. Today we are talking about when to use or not to use Agile for your product projects. Products need to get released quickly and correctly, creating more value for customers. Is Agile the answer? Maybe, but the details matter. To explore the topic with us, Mark Madsen is here to share his experience.

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Tools of the Trade: A Look at Pendo’s Discovery Tech Stack

Product Talk

The beauty of continuous discovery is that there’s no single right way to do it. This is why Teresa often talks about guiding principles and core concepts , but encourages everyone to find what works best for them. For example, while Teresa recommends creating a product trio that includes a product manager, engineering lead, and a designer, she acknowledges that some product trios might be made up of slightly different members.

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What is the customer journey?

Intercom, Inc.

A customer journey can be defined as the interactions a customer has with your brand from the very first time they engage with you to the point of purchase. It’s another way of saying the customer lifecycle, or the steps your customers take from the time they first become aware of your brand to the point at which they become your brand’s biggest advocate. .

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Innovating in Government – Rick Klau on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

Experienced product manager and technology expert Rick Klau, currently California's Chief Technology Innovation Officer sat down with Lily and Randy on the podcast this week to discuss innovation in government throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. They also had time to share insights on OKRs and frameworks in product management. [.] Read more » The post Innovating in Government – Rick Klau on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.

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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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Product Managers Don’t Rush

The Product Guy

In the first week of your product management job, meet as many people as you can. Then, after that is even more important. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Benny Reich.

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Utilities Apps: 2022 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmarks

Alchemer Mobile

The following data and information on Utilities apps is from our 2022 Mobile App Customer Engagement Report. Brands in the Utilities industry faced various hurdles throughout 2021. Some companies (like those focused on manufacturing) faced issues across the year due to supply chain disruption, while others (like energy and security) were less volatile as the consumer marketplace leveled.

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385: Fast user insights for product managers and innovators – with Mike Mace

Product Innovation Educators

How to load up your brain with your customers’ mindset. How do you figure out what your customers want? Stop and think about it for a few seconds. Is your product work based on what Sales wants, what an Executive or other HiPPO wants, what your competitor is doing, some insights gained about your customers, or something else? While we all have constraints, insights about the people using our products and the needs they have help us develop better products.

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How to Find Your Strategic Anchors

The Product Coalition

Strategic thinking is hard by definition. It deals with many unknowns, as well as multiple dimensions and variables at any given time. The only way to move forward is to identify the real anchors and build around them. Here’s how to do that. Photo by Surendran MP on Unsplash Do you play Wordle? I absolutely love it! I play it every day with my daughters (or, if I’m completely honest, I let them join me when I’m playing).

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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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What is first-party data?

Intercom, Inc.

First-party data is the future of online engagement and customer experiences. There’s no two ways about it. In June 2021, Google confirmed that it will no longer track individuals online via cookies. This isn’t surprising given competitors such as Apple’s Safari and Mozilla Firefox are cookieless by default – however there are already debates about how Google will collect and use data thereafter.

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How to build machine learning-based products

Mind the Product

In this article, written for product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams we cover some growth areas and ideas on how to achieve more impact while working on building ML-based products. [.] Read more » The post How to build machine learning-based products appeared first on Mind the Product.

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A Product Process

The Product Guy

Starting with identifying the problem and going to new branded experiences, the all the steps in-between. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Don Ross.

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How to Use Feedback to Improve Mobile Customer Experience in 4 Steps

Alchemer Mobile

From adding features to modifying the user interface, the directions you can take your mobile app are endless. The bandwidth of your development team, not so much. With infinite choices and limited bandwidth, how do you decide what to prioritize when it comes to improving your mobile customer experience? Learning more about your customers is the best place to start.

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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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383: Working better with your CTO for innovation – with Steve Orrin

Product Innovation Educators

How CTOs contribute to innovation and product management superiority. Today we are talking about senior roles that contribute to innovation, specifically the role of CTO (Chief Technology Officer). Product managers and leaders interact with many people in their organizations, and knowing how to leverage professional relationships is important to success.

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How to Kickoff Product Discovery like a Pro

The Product Coalition

A step-by-step guide (with templates) to level up your Product Discovery Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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What is first contact resolution (FCR)?

Intercom, Inc.

First contact resolution (FCR) is a metric that measures how often your customers’ queries are resolved after their first call, email, text, or chat session with your company’s support team(s). It provides a view on how efficient your company is at responding to your customers’ challenges. . Unlike “first call resolution”, a similar metric, first contact resolution examines your success across all channels, not just phone.

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Fireside chat with Marty Cagan

Mind the Product

In this ProductTank Zurich talk, Marty Cagan, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group sits down for a Fireside chat to answer questions about his career and advise other product managers. [.] Read more » The post Fireside chat with Marty Cagan appeared first on Mind the Product.

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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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35 Impactful Questions Managers Should Ask Themselves Regularly

First Round Review

We asked top startup leaders to share the questions they ask themselves to become better managers and assembled their answers into a can't-miss checklist.

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Five Steps to Create a Holistic Mobile Customer Feedback Solution

Alchemer Mobile

As investment in digital transformation continues, mobile apps have become a primary channel of communication with customers. The customers themselves are driving this change. In 2022, mobile eCommerce sales are expected to hit $437 billion, a 21.5 percent increase from 2021. With customers spending more time and money on mobile apps, it is important that companies continue to adapt and prioritize mobile in their customer feedback solution.

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Special: Interviewed by Tom Leung, FiresidePM, about challenges in product management and more

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers and leaders break through challenges. Tom Leung is the Director of Product Management at Google Health and was previously at YouTube. He also hosts the Fireside Product Management podcast. This is a special episode of the Product Mastery Now podcast as Tom is interviewing me. He invited me as a guest on his Fireside podcast. We had a great discussion and I wanted to share it here as well.