The Product Guy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I became a product manager because I wanted to take a more strategic role at my company. First, I did not know how to frame, develop and present product strategy in a systematic way, and second, as a startup, my company has not historically had a good track record of strategy being developed outside of senior management (read: founder).

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. [1]

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Userpilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

According to Ant Murphy, the reason is simple, you don’t have a prioritization problem, you have a strategy problem. We explain how to create a successful product strategy, the role of product strategy in prioritization, and how to align your prioritization efforts with your strategy.

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Userpilot

JULY 24, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of your core responsibilities: Product Strategy Development : Assist in crafting and executing product strategies aligned with company goals and market needs. Read more on product strategy. Learn how to conduct effective market research.

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 24, 2019

One way to make better product decisions is to borrow a framework developed by Google. Google originally created the HEART framework to help its UX teams improve users’ experience with Google products. But, product managers can get as much benefit out of the HEART framework as UX designers have.

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Userpilot

JULY 20, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of your core responsibilities: Product Strategy Development : Assist in crafting and executing product strategies aligned with company goals and market needs. Read more on product strategy. Learn how to conduct effective market research.

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Product Innovation Educators

OCTOBER 14, 2024

AI can help with: Rapid generation of initial draft product briefs Assistance in structuring briefs with key components Increased output and iterations Brian notes that while AI can significantly speed up the process of creating product briefs, these documents often require nuanced understanding and strategic thinking.

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Mind the Product

MARCH 20, 2020

She believes that product people have dynamic skills. She condemns the SAFe framework, which separates the role of product owner and product manager, asserting the former as tactical and the latter strategic. Fortunately, the diversity of lower-level product roles encourages us to grow our expertise.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

TL;DR This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. A head of product defines product strategy , sets the product vision, and ensures the successful execution of product initiatives.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products, playing a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

This guide will introduce you to the best resources available for product strategists, providing you with a curated selection of valuable materials to enhance your skills and knowledge. Blogs & Podcasts : Stay updated with industry insights from Userpilot, SVPG, Product Talk, Product Manager HQ, and Bring the Donuts blogs.

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Userpilot

JULY 23, 2024

It helps organizations focus on the Determining which features to include in a product roadmap can be challenging with constantly evolving customer needs and several opportunities chasing scarce resources. This article will dive deep into the concept of feature prioritization and introduce the top frameworks for successful product management.

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Userpilot

JUNE 28, 2024

TL;DR A product strategist is responsible for working with a team of product managers to develop a comprehensive product strategy , product vision, and long-term roadmap that aligns with the company’s business objectives and market opportunities. What is a product strategist?

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 14, 2017

Nevertheless, the product owner is often regarded as a tactical role focused on managing the product backlog, detailing requirements, and interacting with the development team. The confusion stems—at least partly—from the fact that Scrum is a simple framework focused on helping teams develop software.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.

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Userpilot

JUNE 30, 2024

Product manager’s main responsibilities Product managers are pivotal in guiding the development and success of software products. Below are the primary responsibilities: Product strategy and vision : Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.

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Userpilot

JULY 17, 2024

The right persona examples can help you guide effective product strategies, ensuring that your offerings meet the needs and expectations of your users. Let’s explore: What a persona is and its importance in product management. User persona : Useful for product development and user experience design. What is a persona?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 29, 2023

Even though both roles are responsible for ensuring that a product is successful, they do so in different ways. Product management is concentrated on creating value for users and managing the overall product strategy across the entire lifecycle. Drives product success. Champions a customer-centric approach.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users! Product strategy defines who we are building for, what to build, and how to build it. What is product strategy?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.

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Userpilot

JULY 28, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of your core responsibilities: Product Strategy Development : Assist in crafting and executing product strategies aligned with company goals and market needs. Read more on product strategy. Learn how to conduct effective market research.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful product assistant. A product assistant in the SaaS industry supports product managers by conducting market research , analyzing user feedback, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Let’s dive in!

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 24, 2021

This is why I combine several good practices and frameworks to my own ‘Target Customer Scenario Canvas’ (figure 2). This company has already won some early adopters that try the solution but now wants to cross the chasm to enter the mainstream market. His focus lies on product visioning, product strategy, and product discovery.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 13, 2023

Examples of different prioritization frameworks. TL;DR A feature prioritization matrix helps product teams decide which features to develop next, focusing on high-impact features and resource optimization. There are a number of different prioritization frameworks , like RICE, Story Mapping, Opportunity Scoring, ICE, and the Kano Model.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Extensive market research is essential to assess the competitive landscape, identify opportunities, and shape the product vision. PMs need to know how to use product analytics tools to gain actionable insights. Hard product management skills Let’s start with the hard skills.

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Userpilot

JULY 17, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of your core responsibilities: Product Strategy Development : Assist in crafting and executing product strategies aligned with company goals and market needs. Read more on product strategy. Learn how to conduct effective market research.

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Userpilot

JUNE 27, 2024

In this article, we will outline the typical journey for a product strategist, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities. Product Strategist : You will conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses, identify growth opportunities, and shape product strategy.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

Ability to Develop Product Roadmaps Managing multiple teams can be nerve-wracking. You have to use a product roadmap to plan the product strategy and guide a product’s development, release, and expansion. Strategic Skills A successful product strategy includes formulating testable hypotheses.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 14, 2024

The average salary of a product director in the US is around $268k. The Vice-President of Product is a part of the senior leadership team and they are responsible for the overall product strategy and vision across the entire business. What is a product manager? The value vs. effort framework.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Additional areas include: Background or knowledge in Agile methodology Business skills Data analysis Market research skills Problem-solving Product roadmap development Solid communication skills Strategic thinking To get you started, check out our PMHQ Technical Product Manager Courses. Defining product vision.

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2024

Product owner manager : This person leads a team of product owners, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. Prioritize features and enhancements based on user feedback, market research , and business value. Finish Scrum training Scrum framework is a crucial tool for Agile product owners.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

That’s why they also have to take in feedback and requests regarding the product strategy and product development process. Strategy Software product managers also have to work on the product strategy by bringing the product vision to light. It also helps to know about frameworks like Kanban.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

There are established frameworks, approaches, best practices, and schools of thought that anyone seeking a career in this field needs to be familiar with. That is why as a product manager, you have to master the underlying principles of product management. Can a technical person become a product manager?

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

The multifaceted nature of product development forces product managers to familiarize themselves with each phase as well as the best management practices for each one. Step 2: Become a Certified Technical Product Manager Obtaining a certificate in product management is not enough to become a SaaS product manager.

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ProductPlan

OCTOBER 11, 2022

According to scrum.org, “ The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. Product owners have the following key responsibilities: Ensure the product strategy and vision continually guides the product development team’s execution.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The product development process is part art, part science, and all important to the success of your SaaS. In this article, we've got a comprehensive review of the entire product development process. They'll choose the development framework you use, conduct software development activities (i.e. Ready to get started?

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