The Product Coalition
JULY 14, 2022
Whether you are new to the position or you have your fair share of experience, there are some dangers for product managers that not many people talk about. Pitfall 1982. All rights reserved to Activision Blizzard I like to think that I have a lot of experience building products. Not because I’ve been doing it for a long time, but because I’ve made a lot of mistakes.
Intercom, Inc.
JULY 14, 2022
At Intercom we focus on customer experience above all – our service’s availability and performance is our top priority. That requires a strong culture of observability across our teams and systems. As a result, we invest a lot in the reliability of our application. But unpredictable failures are inevitable, and when they happen it’s humans that fix them.
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Mind the Product
JULY 12, 2022
How can product managers get more work done by doing less? On this weeks’ podcast, we spoke with Jim Morris, Founder of The Product Discovery Team about the benefits of having a team-led approach to research, and how that can be an effective way to collaborate effectively and improve your product over time. [.] Read more » The post The benefits of squad-led discovery — Jim Morris on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.
Nir Eyal
JULY 11, 2022
When it comes to friendships, quality matters more than quantity. Thirty-six percent of Americans say they are “seriously lonely.” For many people, the solution may seem to be to go out and get more friends. Yet one study shows that when it comes to friendships, less is more. But how do you decide which friendships to invest in and which to let go of?
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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
The Product Coalition
JULY 10, 2022
Value propositions are like story plots?—?they’re all variations on common themes. Just like there are seven basic plots in literature and film, there are seven foundational values that people spend money on. I challenge you to think of brands, products, and services you use in your daily life, and apply this framework to them. Understanding this framework will increase your awareness of core motivations, regardless of what industry you are in, and give you methods for brainstorming improvements
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Mind the Product
JULY 14, 2022
Keeping your sprint planning meetings productive isn’t just about the meetings themselves. Preparation beforehand and acting on the results of the meeting afterwards are also crucial. Let’s look at the three crucial elements of impactful sprint planning meetings. [.] Read more » The post How to conduct productive sprint planning meetings for product managers appeared first on Mind the Product.
Userpilot
JULY 13, 2022
Trying to figure out how to calculate the customer lifetime value in SaaS? When it comes to calculating customer lifetime value, it can be one of the most challenging metrics. It’s a bit tricky to measure since there are multiple methods. So let’s see how you can track the lifetime value of your customers and how to increase it to drive retention.
The Product Coalition
JULY 9, 2022
Using Google to arbitrarily research similar products might do more harm than good. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
Intercom, Inc.
JULY 15, 2022
When running an online business, you have to be very aware of the wide variety of threats you face, where your vulnerabilities lie, and how to protect yourself from those risks. Essentially, this is your “threat model”. What assets do you have and who wants them? If you’re online, so is your data and your customers’ data, which must be protected. Going further than that, your customers have to trust you with that data.
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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.
Mind the Product
JULY 15, 2022
On a warm summer afternoon at MTP Engage Hamburg 2022, Christina Wodtke, lecturer and author including the bestseller Radical Focus explained how the challenge of building an effective workplace to deliver innovative technology is hindered by fast thinking, defensive cultures, conflict aversion and misaligned incentives. [.] Read more » The post How to recognise and beat the ‘knowing’ gap – Christina Wodtke at MTP Engage Hamburg appeared first on Mind the Product.
Product Innovation Educators
JULY 11, 2022
How this product manager created a successful product for an underserved market. Today we are taking a product journey, exploring how an insight about an underserved market turned into a valuable product and a rapidly growing company. I love hearing stories of a product’s journey and enjoy sharing one occasionally on this podcast because, regardless of you role in product management, leadership, or innovation, there are important lessons to be learned. .
The Product Coalition
JULY 15, 2022
A lot of today’s successful companies such as Amazon, Spotify, and Google have a secret of streamlining processes. This is especially important because the entire product development process requires effort from multiple stakeholders, a huge investment of capital, and the time needed to develop these products. This is where frameworks come into the picture.
Intercom, Inc.
JULY 12, 2022
Omnichannel support is a customer service approach that offers customers seamless support across multiple distinct channels. . Omnichannel support is intentionally integrated, retaining important customer data and ensuring a consistent customer experience across various channels and touchpoints. . “Omnichannel support treats customer service touchpoints across different channels as one continuous experience” For instance, if a customer calls a customer service line by phone, omnichan
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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.
Mind the Product
JULY 10, 2022
In this Sunday Rewind post, we go all the way back to the pre-pandemic days of March 2016 when Martin Eriksson shared his thoughts on why Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) don’t always work. [.] Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: Product requirement documents must die appeared first on Mind the Product.
Nulab
JULY 12, 2022
Be as creative as you can be — without the limitations. Whether you’re an engineer visualizing a problem, a designer wireframing your next UI, a student taking notes, a teacher giving captivating lectures, a manager brainstorming the next big thing with your team, or a scientist working on long formulas, the Cacoo infinite canvas is the ideal tool to help you think and communicate visually.
The Product Coalition
JULY 12, 2022
Techniques you can use to help you develop an app based on a relevant idea that easily resonates with the target audience. With so many success stories of apps around, you may be surprised. Why can’t your unique app idea get sponsors or investors to back the idea and shape it into an excellent product? The concept behind an app is the first step in a journey of a thousand miles, and there are miles to go.
Intercom, Inc.
JULY 11, 2022
We’re delighted to share that Intercom has launched as one of the first apps in the new Stripe App Marketplace, announced last month at Sessions. Millions of companies – from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups – use Stripe to accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. We’re excited to work with Stripe to help make their customers’ experiences more personal through Stripe’s Intercom App.
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Mind the Product
JULY 11, 2022
In this #mtpcon London session, Tolulope Ayeni, Lead Product Manager at Rexel, shares some practical and actionable tips on managing product managers. [.] Read more » The post Managing product managers for success by Tolulope Ayeni appeared first on Mind the Product.
Userpilot
JULY 15, 2022
Looking for micro and macro conversion examples to better understand the buyer journey and improve retention ? Conversions can be classified into two main types: macro and micro conversions. Let’s dive deep into the topic and understand why they are important, what the difference is and how you can track them. TL;DR. Micro-conversions are small steps your users take to reach the primary goal.
The Product Coalition
JULY 11, 2022
It’s time to perk up the product management industry by redoing Blackalicious’ most popular song, “Alphabet Aerobics”. If you have read my article “There is no business like flow business” you know I am all up for a rewrite challenge, so with no further ado I am proud (and at the same time worried it will not make any sense nor resonate with you all) to present the Product Management Alphabet Aerobics.
UserInterviews
JULY 12, 2022
Affinity mapping is the process of synthesizing and structuring qualitative research data to create an affinity diagram. Learn how to use this simple analysis method to uncover patterns and relationships your UX data.
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As your company grows and your product matures, so too should your product strategy. Drawing from their decades of experience as product leaders, Stanford Online instructors Donna Novitsky and Laura Marino share best practices for defining your product strategy at each stage of company growth. Get practical, real-world product strategy tips from experts who have lived through the same challenges you’re currently facing.
Mind the Product
JULY 12, 2022
In this #mtpcon Digital Americas session, Juliet Shalet, author of The Really Good Idea Test, talks about what you can do to start to knock down the blockers and get your organisation ready to receive! [.] Read more » The post Get innovation-ready, your product manager is on fire! by Julia Shalet appeared first on Mind the Product.
Userpilot
JULY 15, 2022
How can SaaS companies benefit from usage rate segmentation and what’s the point of it? Usage rate segmentation is the key to having a clear understanding of how much customers actually use your product. In this piece, we’re going to break down every step of usage segmentation. You will learn how to do customer segmentation and increase customer retention based on the data you get.
The Product Coalition
JULY 12, 2022
Here are cases for when the cooperation between the product team and the client brakes down for objective reasons. During my professional career, I’ve spent a lot of time with clients who simply didn’t need my services. So I wrote this article. Here I have tried to reveal the most common cases when the cooperation between the development team and the entrepreneur fails for reasons beyond the control of all parties involved.
The Accidental Product Manager
JULY 11, 2022
Chinese product managers are trying to win over millions of Indian users Image Credit: Neha Singh. If you were the product manager for a new social media app, what would your #1 goal be every day when you went to work? There is only one answer to that question: to sign up more users for you app. Social media is all about growth. There are a number of new social media apps that are being created by Chinese companies (who else would know about what appeals to millions of people?
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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.
Gainsight
JULY 15, 2022
This post originally appeared in B2B News Network. . The economic headwinds buffeting the U.S. are already reaping significant damage on SaaS companies around the world. From public stock prices to private valuations, overfunded and overspent SaaS companies are proving to be some of the most vulnerable and hardest-hit by high inflation, rising interest rates, and the market’s collapsing valuations on grow-at-all-cost recurring revenue.
Userpilot
JULY 15, 2022
Do you receive leads from the dark funnel and are not sure where they originated? Unfortunately, traditional marketing and sales funnels aren’t enough. The buyer’s journey is not a linear path and that leaves companies and marketers with an enormous attribution blind spot. What we call the “dark funnel” is comprised of these hidden elements.
The Product Coalition
JULY 10, 2022
Help the data/analytics team ensure your product development team build the best data-driven products for your business. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
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