Product Talk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

– Tweet This I’ve written before that date-based “ roadmaps are exercises in futility.” At worst, it sets the wrong expectations and puts the product team in a position of having to always defend their deviations from the plan. They set unrealistic expectations and destroy trust when you can’t uphold them.

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Product Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Former Staff UX Designer Maureen Rodaro was also key to implementing and evangelizing this type of exercise and a driving force behind pairing product managers and designers. Going through this exercise also revealed that some tasks are in between roles. This means that each trio can adjust the RACI to their own experiences.

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Sequent Learning

JULY 25, 2019

Start With A Vision. Your success as a product manager is pinned directly to the positive contributions to the firm’s bottom line. Successful products begin life with a spark of inspiration and a vision. Vision is, considered a non-negotiable for a CEO, and is often non-negotiable for a product manager.

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Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Prioritization is mostly a rational exercise. Especially when traffic in mobile is lower than other channels, you can overcome some of the ROI-based prioritization challenges by positioning mobile as a great place to test and reduce risk. I love the quote, ‘Be stubborn on vision, but flexible on details.’

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Mind the Product

MAY 27, 2019

Neville started with a “nine dots” exercise (you must link all nine dots using four straight lines or fewer, without lifting the pen). He explained the rules and challenged us to complete the exercise. Start by establishing a clear vision, map out a strategy, and execute a series of tactical moves. A Game of Chess. Opening Game.

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Product Talk

APRIL 17, 2024

You have this grand vision. That was a good exercise and that was learning number one: Breaking it down into its smallest pieces and aligning on something and learning together as a team, I think unblocked a lot. What’s the vision? The vision is flight level one for me. It is hard to do true research for a product vision.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The leadership team finally agreed on the vision. Clarity around the product vision, market opportunity, value to the user, how to win in the market, metrics, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, constraints, and how the product delivers results for the organization. Michael Porter There I sat, facing a significant strategic choice.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 21, 2023

Sketching exercises and paper prototypes can take this one step further so you can walk away with tangible and directional potential solutions. When a brand lacks foundational pillars (values, a positioning statement, tone/voice direction), it’s a recipe for confusion and a blocker to informed innovation.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 17, 2020

A strategic product manager (PM) is responsible for shaping and sharing a strategic vision for a product, and yet—oddly enough—finding time for strategic activities can be a very real challenge. How can you take responsibility for the vision and shape the future of your product when you don’t control strategy at the corporate level?”.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 5, 2021

But you know how it works, this initial traction is very delicate, and alongside these positive signals there are legitimate concerns, so the decision to move forward with it is not trivial. You need to create your vision and define your strategy accordingly?—?simply All of that doesn’t mean you should not plan ahead. You should.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 14, 2023

Transcendent leaders rise above self-interest and ego and focus on uplifting others and positively impacting the world. It is rooted in the understanding that authentic leadership emerges when we transcend our ambitions and dedicate ourselves to uplifting others and positively impacting the world.

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Product Bookshelf

APRIL 15, 2024

Martin Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard Rumels Product strategy is a set of choices informed by product vision and company objectives. Common themes in product strategy Product strategy writing illustrates that strategy is the link between vision and roadmaps / plans. In product development this the product vision.

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Product Talk

DECEMBER 6, 2023

How does an opportunity solution tree connect with a product vision? I could try to shoehorn these desires into needs—I need something to fill my time, I need nutrients, and I need to exercise. Market factors: How would addressing each opportunity affect your product’s position in the marketplace?

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BrainMates

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One of the biggest challenges as a Product Leader is bringing your diverse internal and external stakeholders to align their focus and resources behind the North Star you have defined in your Product Vision and Strategy. In addition, we’ve had to cope with uncertainty and change in our work and relationships.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

From prioritization to vision, you need everyone on board and moving in the same direction. That being said, it’s still a learned skill which you can begin exercising today, no matter where you are in your career. Be a keeper of the vision. This north star, the product vision, is your greatest tool for achieving alignment.

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Sachin Rekhi

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

I instead define a product manager as driving the vision, strategy, design, and execution of their product. Vision: Vision Narrative. Most product managers realize that defining a compelling vision for their product is a core responsibility of their role. Vision: Product Walkthrough.

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People-First Product Leadership

JANUARY 22, 2024

Such an exercise is called “ Elephants, Dead Fish, and Vomit ” and originates from Airbnb. an exercise I like to do is from Coda and is called “Is your team laying bricks or building a cathedral”? You could fill out a vision board or draft a PRFAQ. List the elephants in the room. To go from 1% to 3.5%

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Mind the Product

JULY 1, 2019

In this post, I look at the value of asking great questions, cover a few strong sample questions and suggest some exercises to help you generate your own insightful questions. This is not a “one size fits all” exercise. The goal here is to learn about the product vision. A Starter List of Solid Questions to Consider.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 11, 2020

There’s an expectation of product managers to spell out the vision for our products and what the product looks like one or two years down the road. Focus on the big picture vision in broad terms. Then, focus on what is in your control today to meet that vision. Positive thinking really does affect.

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Sequent Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Career Growth and Leadership Development Career Trajectory : A career in Product Management presents a pathway to executive leadership positions due to its strategic nature and multifaceted exposure. Conclusion Product Management stands as a realm of immense potential, characterized by continuous growth and impactful leadership.

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 27, 2022

With thousands of unfilled positions listed on job boards, companies compete for scarce and selective talent. Knowing the business is willing to invest time and money in these educational opportunities shows the company cares and can increase retention, loyalty, and a positive atmosphere. Product management is no exception.

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ProductPlan

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It’s about turning a vision into reality. But connecting the dots between the activities of a particular product development team and the overarching corporate vision can be a bit of a stretch for those not steeped in the strategic exercises occurring at the top of the organization. Putting Vision into Context.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

The role of a product manager is one of the most crucial and dynamic positions within an organization. Effective communication is one of the essential product manager soft skills that involves conveying the product vision, goals, and requirements to diverse stakeholders.

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People-First Product Leadership

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Failing to incorporate AI considerations into product sense can lead to missed opportunities and eroded market position. Regularly exercise your product judgment by making informed decisions and reflecting on outcomes. Drafting positioning and messaging to test with customers and determine the best fit.

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Bain Public

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Unfortunately, it’s often common for companies without a product vision or plan to have a hard-driving unhealthy 24/7 work culture. Work With a Positive Company Culture. One of the first steps to striking a solid work-life balance is through finding an organization that offers a positive company culture. Unwind With Exercise.

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Userpilot

MAY 30, 2024

They define the product vision , strategy, and roadmap. They articulate the value of the product and make it compelling to prospects through messaging and positioning exercises. Therefore, they own the messaging, positioning, and launch plan and will issue the final call. There’s no hard-and-fast rule here.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

To help hiring managers and recruiters, like myself, decide whether or not to interview you, it can be a great exercise to treat your resume like a professional product. As a hiring manager, I want to hire great storytellers, s o the team can work towards a unified vision. . Storytelling. Data-Driven.

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Mironov Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2024

12 months) that choices are meaningful and actionable Lends itself to OKRs or metrics Not just an airy 5-year vision with all things for all people.  I think of this first as an organizational and company culture question, not first as a Porter -meets-slideware-meets-research exercise.  Short-enough time frame (e.g.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

You will also find it easier management skills will also be helpful when you negotiate or resolve conflicts in your position. This position forces you to communicate with stakeholders, engineers, and other team members. Management Skills Having sound management skills is essential for a startup product manager.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

During the development stage, their focus is on developing the product positioning strategy and preparing for the product launch. These are not one-off exercises. It is the job of the product managers to make sure that the product roadmap is aligned with the product vision , but they often could use help from a PSM.

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ProductPlan

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In itself, leading is a sought-after position that requires specialized knowledge and experience. Professionals may decide to pursue a leadership position to lead a team and guide them towards primary objectives and milestones. There are rewards for having the position, both in money and respect. Digital Transformation Blues.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Vision – the who and what. Just like any good product team/ squad, my team need a shared vision, which they are aligned around and that gives them a clear sense of purpose. We co-created our vision using Roman Pichler’s canvas. Our team vision is: Create exceptional digital experiences, effectively.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 3, 2020

This way, we exercise empathy or sorrow when stories get tough or sad. Another area in which we can challenge our body is by doing some exercise. For instance, consider doing that exercise we talked about earlier and take your kids or the dog for a walk along those who’re around in your neighborhood.

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UserVoice

MAY 16, 2018

It activates actual feelings of empathy with the subjects of your story, instead of asking them to engage in a purely analytical exercise. Rallying the team around a cohesive vision is one of the unique benefits that a great story can offer. A common understanding of the product story allows a team to incubate a shared vision.

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Mind the Product

JANUARY 4, 2018

The best way to build muscle or to diet is not by reading articles about it or inputting and checking your data; it’s by doing the exercise and eating well. Create your vision statement and communicate that in every touchpoint. If you have a vision statement, communicate it actively. or “High five!

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Product Solving

JUNE 10, 2020

Once you have done that, find the highest leverage tasks, prioritize them, and turn the other tasks into an exercise of finding leverage. Build content that casts a vision and enables the team to stay on track. This includes things like: What would happen if we failed in our vision? How do you do this?

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Mind the Product

MAY 25, 2018

Initially JustGiving supported only registered charities on its website, but the founders’ vision was to support all good causes. We ran through various exercises in the first week to give us direction, including user journey mapping , product in a box , and the speedboat game. The initial vision was to. This is what we did.

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