Product Management University

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Product Marketing may be one of the most misunderstood and undervalued functions as evidenced by the fact that so many B2B organizations still don’t have it. If clearer differentiation and greater sales success are on your A-list, dispel these three product marketing myths and you’ll be on your way. Here’s the funny part. Many organizations think they’re doing product marketing because they have the proverbial one-armed paper hanger in corporate marketing creating brochures and prese

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Nir Eyal

OCTOBER 12, 2021

FOMO, the "fear of missing out,” refers to the feeling of “anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere.” Most people at one time or another have been preoccupied by the idea that someone, somewhere, is having a better time, making more money, or leading a more exciting life. The post Getting Over FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Product roadmaps: love 'em or hate 'em, you probably spend a lot of time on them. Very often, that colorful set of bars on the timeline that we artfully sell to our leadership inadvertently leads to challenges down the road. Here are some roadmap tips to get your project off and running. [.] Read more » The post Building a product roadmap to avoid potholes down the road appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Alchemer Mobile

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. From learning more about their career path to predicted trends to general tips and advice, there’s no shortage of lessons to be learned that can ultimately help you develop and become a better product expert yourself.

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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

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 11, 2021

6 ways to save your burning PM soul. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We asked consultant, trainer and author Tim Herbig to give us the crash course on Impact Mapping, including how to get people to understand the difference between an Impact and an Outcome. [.] Read more » The post An introduction to impact mapping – Tim Herbig on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.

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The Accidental Product Manager

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It all about the experience Image Credit: Praveen. So product manager, what does your product look like? No, I mean when your customer first has a chance to get their hands on their version of your product, what does it look like? Does it show up in a nondescript cardboard box? Is it in an unremarkable container? You do realize how very important first impressions are, right?

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 13, 2021

If you are looking for your first product management job right out of school, the entire process can be overwhelming and a difficult one… Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Usersnap

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As ?? 76% of all bank interactions are online nowadays, create remarkable digital customer experience are not just buzzwords. It is the utmost important, revenue-correlated topic in FinTech. Luckily for Erste Group, they’ve been focusing on customer experience since the very beginning. And today we have the honour to share their journey. In particular, how they listened to the voice of customers and turned that into features and UX improvements.

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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.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 14, 2021

What really is the difference between managing and leading your product. Don’t product managers need to be able to both manage and lead? In this piece, we'll delve into why product leaders should care about both. [.] Read more » The post How to lead your product – Part 1: Leadership and management appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Have you tried including SaaS marketing best practices in your SaaS marketing strategy and accelerate product growth ? Sounds simple, right? Not necessarily. Effective SaaS marketing strategies can be hard to pull off if you don't know where to start, but I'm here to help. In this blog post, I'll take you through the best strategies for a SaaS business are and show you the best examples from known SaaS brands.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The digital transformation has changed businesses once and for all. To stay competitive in this new environment, tech-savvy C-levels put advanced technologies in the center of their winner-takes-all strategies. Being a pivotal digital enabler, mobile apps deserve special attention. In only 2 years, the number of worldwide downloads will approach almost 300 billion!

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Ask five product managers what they do and they’ll likely give you five radically different answers. There’s a massive disparity in how people approach the role of a PM, depending on where they’re working, the products they’re developing, or even the culture of the company. Naturally, this presents many challenges. From the PM’s side, it’s hard to know what the job expects of you or how you can move up the ladder.

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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.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In this #mtpcon Digital Americas session, Anthony Rindone, product manager for experimentation at Split discusses how to make better product decisions through experimenting. [.] Read more » The post Stay Humble or Be Humbled — Case Studies from the Experimentation Trenches by Anthony Rindone appeared first on Mind the Product.

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svpg

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I would be very surprised if there were any product people out there that do not already know that it’s critically important to seek critical feedback. Yet the reason for this note is because so very often I find product people actively avoiding this negative feedback. As Elon Musk says, “I think it is very. View Article. The post Discovery – Feedback appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I've been hearing people talk about “hybrid” remote teams. So far, every person I've talked to means something different. When Mark Kilby and I wrote From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams , we differentiated between these types of teams: Collocated, as all the people are within 8-16 m of each other. (See the Allen Curve above.).

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UX Studio: Product Management

OCTOBER 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit Hungary in the Autumn of 2019, both companies and employees had to adapt quickly. Like with most jobs, for us – UX Researchers – this meant moving our daily communication online, including research, creative processes, and communication. It also meant relearning how to establish trust and credibility with clients and rethinking daily tasks to suit the limitations and opportunities of working remotely.

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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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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Today is World Mental Health Day which means there’s only one Mind the Product post we want to rewind to today: Mental Health as a Product Person – Let’s Talk. Written in 2019 by our very own Martin Eriksson and good friend Saielle Montgomery, the post touches upon some of the challenges faced by product [.] Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: Mental Health as a Product Person – Let’s Talk appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Looking for SaaS conversion rate benchmarks? Finding a good conversion rate to compare your performance to can be tricky. But sometimes we make it too complicated without realizing it. In this article, we'll talk about types of SaaS conversion rates, the industry benchmarks for each of them, and 10 conversion rate optimization tactics to help you grow your SaaS business steadily.

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UserInterviews

OCTOBER 14, 2021

A giant list of 80 upcoming conferences on UX research and design, including online, in-person, and hybrid events through 2022.

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First Round Review

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Should you hire a brand, product or growth marketer, and how do you know when you've found the right candidate? Maya Spivak, former marketing leader at Segment and Wealthfront, unpacks her frameworks for identifying the type of marketer your startup needs, interviewing and closing candidates.

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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.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this MTP Engage Hamburg talk, Björn Waide, Managing Director at Haufe-Lexware shares his experiences on building a free-thinking innovative culture. [.] Read more » The post Org charts eat culture for breakfast: Why an agile mindset alone won’t help you by Björn Waide appeared first on Mind the Product.

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ProductBoard

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Customer-centricity is a mindset that puts the pains, needs, and desires of customers at the heart of product development. It is also the user-focused practices, habits, processes, and systems that result from and support this mindset. To ensure that your product team is truly customer-centric, your customers must be a persistent, visible, and respected presence at every stage of the product.

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UserInterviews

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An essential lesson on how to start doing great user research with people with disabilities, and why accessibility is a non-negotiable part of good UX.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 14, 2021

When building a product, it is sometimes difficult to draw the line between what features to build and which ones to let go of. If that line is not drawn early and often, you end up with the most horrifying term any product will ever encounter: feature bloat. Also known as feature creep, feature fatigue, or feature overload – having too many features is something all teams must watch out for.

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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.

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dscout People Nerds

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Analyzing your data is an extensive process, learning how to use crosstabs effectively can save you time while also giving you a clearer view of your insights.

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ProductBoard

OCTOBER 15, 2021

We’re excited to share that Productboard has been recognized by Comparably in three separate categories — Best Company Happiness, Best Company Perks & Benefits, and Company Compensation. These awards from Comparably, a website dedicated to workplace transparency, are based on employee evaluations, which rate a number of cultural aspects in the company, including satisfaction with pay, benefits.

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Business of Software Conference

OCTOBER 14, 2021

What is the data literacy continuum and why does it matter? Every organization is made up of users with different levels of data literacy and competence. Most organizations massively overestimate how data literate their people are. In this survey, 84% of businesses think employees have high, or very high levels of data fluency, while only 10% of those users consider themselves data fluent.

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