Mironov Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Head of Product: My CEO is a finance guy*, and is pushing the product team hard to prioritize all engineering work solely on ROI. Most first-time CEOs come from some functional role: sales, finance, marketing, engineering, occasionally product management. (Or (combining a series of similar conversations).

Finance 95

Finance User Testing Analytic Tools Research Software 95

Mind the Product

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The Product Leadership Forum is a chance for senior product professionals to discuss the challenges they face in a safe environment. By gaining insight from your experiences, you can develop principles on which to base your leadership style. Then give them space and time to build their own model of leadership.

Leadership 109

Leadership Customer Feedback Weak Development Team Reporting Tools 109

Amplitude

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A large part of their success can be attributed to effective cross-functional data leadership. How is data helping finance and legal make better forecasts? 3 Keys to Strong Cross-Functional Data Leadership. Strong cross-functional data leadership is dependent on more than just collaboration and communication.

Data Visualization 52

Data Visualization Leadership Analytic Tools Feedback Software 52

Amplitude

MAY 29, 2019

Today, I am excited to share that we are growing our leadership team at Amplitude with world-class executives to take on these challenges. To manage this growth, we aimed to bring on a leader with exceptional expertise in scaling strategic finance and operations at market-leading businesses that have experienced the pains of hypergrowth.

Leadership 49

Leadership Analytic Tools Data Visualization Finance 49

The Product Guy

MARCH 17, 2018

Keywords: Android and IOS mobile , Data analysis, leadership, management, Market Research. Product Owner, Servicing @ Capital One (New York, NY). Keywords: agile, b2b, ci/cd, roadmap. Product Manager, DOWN @ Paktor Pte Ltd (Open to Remote).

Finance 60

Finance Product Research B2B Data Visualization 60

UX Studio: Product Management

JULY 29, 2020

What does leadership entail in the context of design? How does an organization benefit from strong design leadership? Leadership as a topic is an extensive and broad area of science, and many other aspects are essential, such as intrapersonal communication or managing resources, just to mention a few. Listen first. Find purpose.

Leadership 56

Leadership Research Software Development Team Review Product Research 56

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Essential functions like legal, compliance, marketing, and finance often get overlooked, considered as mere support rather than integral parts of the process. It’s about understanding the unique dynamics of cross-functional teams and adapting leadership styles accordingly, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all management strategy.

Analytic Tools 130

Analytic Tools Weak Development Team Reporting Tools Technical Review 130

Product Management University

JUNE 21, 2021

or horizontally (IT, Sales, finance, HR, etc.). Don’t confuse leadership and influence with a dictatorship. Strong leadership and influence from product management starts with superior market knowledge. Product Management & Product Marketing Leadership: How to Lead From a Position of Strength. Consider It!

Product Management 147

Product Management Product Manager Healthcare Banking 147

The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This was one such situation — the product leadership team agreed and memorialized the decision that our product was bloated, and we needed to streamline it. Instead, they decided to play subversive spy games and convince executive leadership that we needed so many new capabilities that we had to scrap our plans for deletion.

Roadmap 106

Roadmap Onboarding KPIs User Testing Customer Experience 106

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Pretend you’re a hiring manager looking for the next PM to help drive your digital finance product. You have two candidates on your radar who have differing profiles, with each featuring their own respective repertoires: Product Manager A has 3 years of experience , with 2 of them focusing on a previous finance-related business.

Customer Experience 114

Customer Experience Product Management Product Manager Finance 114

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 10, 2023

However, provoking productive disagreements is a key leadership skill you want to master. Here is how fostering healthy debates is essential for effective leadership and better outcomes. If you see the connection between that skill and product leadership you are 100% right. Most of us try to avoid arguments with our peers.

ChatGPT 127

ChatGPT Leadership Customer Experience Finance 127

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 4, 2020

He brings extensive financial and leadership experience that will help Intercom continue to scale and deliver on our mission to make internet business personal. As we enter our next era, now is the right time to bring on a strong finance leader with deep experience in growing companies at our scale.

Customer Communications 132

Customer Communications Finance Customer Experience Leadership 132

Mironov Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2024

  Do Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Engineering, and Product know/have what they need to support the plan?  ”  Our scope typically doesn’t cover all of Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Bus Dev, and Engineering.    Did they have sufficient input?   Tous pour un, un pour tous.

Product Strategy 119

Product Strategy Strategy Onboarding KPIs Data Visualization 119

The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The business economics and finance piece is unfamiliar to many product managers therefore causing discomfort and then getting deprioritized or ignored altogether. For some product managers, this might mean spending time with the finance team and in finance meetings.

Finance 122

Finance Customer Experience Demo Customer Feedback 122

Userpilot

AUGUST 31, 2024

These include technology, healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing. Progress by gaining advanced certifications, developing leadership skills, and demonstrating success in problem resolution. Progress by gaining experience in leadership, strategic planning, and managing projects successfully.

Analytic Tools 52

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Reporting Tools Customer Feedback 52

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 26, 2023

Leadership support is key ‍ The success of any transformation is intrinsically linked to the level of support and trust you’ll get from the organisation’s leadership. Tip: If you don’t have the full support and commitment of the CEO and the entire leadership team, you should first work on this before doing anything else.

Customer Experience 134

Customer Experience Technical Review Systems Review Leadership 134

Product Innovation Educators

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You have to understand finance, technology, and customers. Speaking the language of development and being fluent and conversant are requirements for product leadership. Whether it’s developers or your finance team, they need to know you’re willing to listen and be conversant in their field.

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Research Software Finance User Testing 93

Userpilot

AUGUST 31, 2024

Finance, technology, e-commerce, telecommunications, and software represent more than three-quarters of customer advocate job openings. Progress by demonstrating leadership skills, managing a small team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes, and showing proficiency in project management.

Analytic Tools 52

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Customer Feedback Data Visualization 52

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Managers who are able to clearly articulate what a strategy is, the differences between strategy, goals and actions are better able to manage people, build trust with leadership and achieve better outcomes. If you see poor value, you have a good business case to take to leadership on changing things. You can continue….

Weak Development Team 131

Weak Development Team Product Strategy Strategy Product Research 131

Mironov Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It’s no wonder that folks are confused, frustrated, and fail to get the product leadership they need. IMHO, Product Leadership Experience Is Essential for Heads of Product. <rant> When hiring a CFO (aka Head of Finance), they ask about previous experience managing cash flow, payroll, and accounts receivable teams.

Reporting Tools 145

Reporting Tools Analytic Tools Fractional CTO Onboarding KPIs 145

Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 15, 2024

His expertise is on leadership for innovation and business transformation. His most recent book is Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era. That’s the problem we are trying to address in Beg Bet Leadership. [11:44] A lot of that experience is now in Big Bet Leadership.

User Testing 114

User Testing Product Management Product Manager Product Research 114

Agile Velocity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Agile practices, like Scrum and Kanban, initially developed for software development, are now being embraced across all departments and functional areas including marketing, finance, and human resources. Changes in Leadership Behaviors and Mindsets: (I’ve saved the most powerful lever for last.) Training alone is insufficient.

Agile 85

Agile Feedback Software Product Research Strategy 85

DISQO

JULY 18, 2019

There’s a fascinating discussion on Quora that highlights many widely agreed upon best practices for product leadership. Product leadership requires strategic thinking and strong communication skills. This articles covers the education, experience, and skills, that it takes to rise to a product leadership role. .

Leadership 40

Leadership Product Research Data Visualization Customer Experience 40

DISQO

JULY 18, 2019

There’s a fascinating discussion on Quora that highlights many widely agreed upon best practices for product leadership. Product leadership requires strategic thinking and strong communication skills. This articles covers the education, experience, and skills, that it takes to rise to a product leadership role. .

Leadership 40

Leadership Product Research Data Visualization Customer Experience 40

Ronke PM

AUGUST 16, 2023

Table of Contents Technical Support Customer Success/Relationship Managers Marketing Sales Team Data Scientist Finance UX Researcher UX Designer Content Designers and Conversational Designers Engineering Legal Security (IT) PMO (Product Management Office) (Bonus!) Finance One of my favorite teams to partner up with is finance.

Onboarding KPIs 52

Onboarding KPIs Weak Development Team Research Software Customer Experience 52

Modus Create

JANUARY 10, 2023

Headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, Clarisoft is known for building quality software across enterprise, mid-market, and government clients worldwide, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, automotive, finance, and telecom. Its clients include organizations such as Cisco and Livongo Health. .

Software Engineering 98

Software Engineering Engineering Automotive Healthcare 98

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 25, 2022

Modern customer engagement is a newer discipline than more established, traditional functions like HR, finance, or IT. It’s not surprising then that one of the key challenges companies are facing is finding suitable talent to fill critical roles – from leadership all the way to execution.

Data Visualization 209

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Analytic Tools Technical Review 209

Product Management Unpacked

JULY 9, 2020

Pendo’s chief product officer shares his take on product management leadership. “If As a company that’s become a leader in the product management space, many product managers turn to Pendo for best practices and thought leadership. However, his career took a different turn when he started at Intuit’s corporate and strategy side.

Analytic Tools 185

Analytic Tools Reporting Tools Data Visualization Product Research 185

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 29, 2019

For example, our leadership team might decide to focus our company strategy on targeting the segments with the best revenue retention. For example, our Finance team is now able to confirm whether new customer growth is up in our target segments. Informing our approach to the market. Assessing progress on our strategy.

User Testing 184

User Testing Data Visualization Customer Experience Customer Feedback 184

Atlassian

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In Leadership. Example from finance team member working cross functionally: “I’ve learned a lot about marketing a product — about how and why we make decisions.”. How does leadership style affect psychological safety? You won’t get punished for disagreeing with the boss’s idea or suggesting a new one that doesn’t work out.

Weak Development Team 132

Weak Development Team Leadership Consulting Reporting Tools 132

The Product HQ

JULY 1, 2024

Product Owner Salary by Experience Level As mentioned, this is a leadership position, and so, the product owner’s salary is dictated by how much product development/ownership experience an individual has. A product owner is a leadership position within the product development , product management director, and marketing sphere.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Certifications Software Review Agile 97

Mironov Consulting

MAY 18, 2024

Something that comes up periodically in my product leadership coaching sessions: “As a Director or VP of Product, how do I get folks outside my immediate span of control to make improvements or do their jobs better or take my advice?”  With Sales leadership, it’s all about upcoming quarters. 

Technical Advisors 64

Technical Advisors Technical Review Weak Development Team Product Research 64

Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You know who that “overhead” is: the people who support the business, such as finance and HR. See Leadership Tip #7: Be Wary of Spending Time on Non-Promotable Tasks.) Read the Leadership Tip #7: Be Wary of Spending Time on Non-Promotable Tasks to see how that affected me as a director-level manager.)

Leadership 71

Leadership Systems Review Finance Feedback Software 71

The Product HQ

JULY 1, 2024

Soft skills focused on team leadership are essential for this job. This includes degrees in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or Marketing. MBAs and Master’s degrees in Management or Finance are common academic titles that product directors like to have under their belt before they assume that post.

Certifications 52

Certifications Finance Education Product Research 52

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 8, 2018

“We’re having yet another existential crisis about who we are and what we do” Meanwhile, in company leadership meetings everywhere, this is what’s going on. Analytics, biz ops, marketing, sales, customer support, recruiting, finance, HR, I can keep going. We spent all our energy talking to ourselves.

Analytic Tools 220

Analytic Tools Research Software User Testing Data Visualization 220

Modus Create

JUNE 18, 2024

He has over 30 years of experience in business leadership, strategy, innovation, and technology management for Fortune 500 companies and startup ventures. When GenAI came into the picture, the leadership team at EVERSANA sounded the alarm. What might surprise you is that these are the accomplishments of the same person — Scott Snyder.

Software Review 64

Software Review Technical Review Data Visualization Finance 64

Product Management University

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

They’re expected to lead, and that leadership is the only way your organization can consistently deliver solutions that are both valuable to customers and drive your own growth and profitability. Ideally, you have exposure to business operations in HR, IT, finance, operations, etc.,

Product Management 124

Product Management Product Manager Certifications Customer Experience 124