The Product Coalition

JULY 16, 2022

The CFO of our division just asked me, a new management trainee, why I thought the company was pursuing the strategy he laid out. Asking questions rather than waiting to be asked a question would have been a better strategy. Why do you believe a merger is critical to the strategy?”. I honestly had no idea.

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Dear Strategy

JULY 25, 2024

On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the definition of an “industry” vs. a “market” and discusses how you can evolve a PESTEL analysis to be more focused on the trends that affect the industry that your company is a part of.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Strategy and enabling your team to solve problems makes the difference between a boss and an impactful leader. In this series, I look at what I wish I had known when I started as Head of Product… Summary Understanding strategy allows you to effectively delegate, motivate and align so you can move from a nice boss to an effective leader.

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Product Management University

APRIL 8, 2024

But products are the nucleus, and that means market leadership starts with product management. There are the obvious things product management does. I want to focus on the responsibilities of B2B product management that don’t get much airtime. To some product managers, market is synonymous with users.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 21, 2019

A strong product strategy is often neglected because of the absence of any strategic thinking in product teams. What can product managers do to make sure they give their product strategy the attention it warrants? But today many, if not most, product teams fail this very first test.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 27, 2021

How to differentiate and build a competitive advantage that you can sustain and defend over time Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Creating your product strategy is hard work. Since they were not planning to win, they were always only half-hearted with their commitment, resulting in a mediocre product and low market share.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 15, 2023

The biggest difference between product management and portfolio management is product management focuses specifically on the success of each product whereas portfolio management focuses on the success of the company (the portfolio) in chosen market segments. Here’s a bonus. Let’s apply the 80/20 rule.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 19, 2022

Let’s discuss ways to build strategies for high-value customers and work towards establishing a great product experience Who are high-value customers High-value customers are users who have already subscribed, signed up to your product, or own some of your products if you have many products in your ecosystem.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 10, 2023

Maximizing Product Success Through Effective Metric Utilization As a product manager, understanding how your product is performing is crucial for making data-driven decisions that drive success. Let’s say you are a product manager for a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 21, 2024

Sometimes investing in deep tech requires truly innovative product management strategies and frameworks. This trend signifies not only a financial endorsement but also a vote of confidence in the ability of deep tech to redefine industries, enhance efficiency, and revolutionize existing business models.

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Melissa Perri

JANUARY 4, 2020

I've been reflecting on the last decade in Product Management. Not every company has seen all these changes, but by and large I think it's been a positive push forward and I'm proud of where we've come from and where we have gotten to. -- 2014: "I do not need Product Managers, I can run my company myself,I have the strategy."

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Sachin Rekhi

AUGUST 26, 2024

Michael Porter, long-time professor at the Harvard Business School, is often considered the father of the modern strategy field. He published his groundbreaking classics, Competitive Strategy and Competitive Advantage, in 1980 and 1985, went on to publish 20 more books, and ultimately became the most cited author in business and economics.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This is a guest post from Alexis and Adrienne's Product Managers at Work. When I interviewed for Google several years ago, the Product Strategy portion of the interview asked questions similar to: “What business would you build on top of self-driving cars?” or “How would you revolutionize the car wash industry?”

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Guest Post by: Julian Dunn (Mentee, Session 6, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Vikas Batra]. I became a product manager because I wanted to take a more strategic role at my company. Thus, I arrived at the Product Mentor program with ambitions to learn strategy development from a seasoned product mentor.

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The Product Guy

MARCH 16, 2018

Guest Post by: Marissa Fong (Mentee, Session 5, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Bill Gourlay]. Product management requires product strategy. These are all key questions addressed as part of product strategy. Marissa Fong is a product manager based in New York City.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

The product management world relies on teams of product people who work in unison toward a central goal. In the case of someone like a Software product manager, this may prove challenging. After all, product managers have different duties and tasks depending on their organization and industry.

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 29, 2018

What is Product Strategy and how can Product Managers develop it. In this talk Vikas also shares some concepts in Strategy and how Product Managers can apply them to make their products more successful. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 20, 2024

For 2024, several excellent conferences dedicated to product management are available, addressing the increasing interest in this field. I would like to thank Tremis Skeete, Executive Editor of Product Coalition for his valuable contributions in the research, development and writing of this article.

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Innovatemap

JUNE 27, 2023

Innovatemap partnered with Nextech to equip Indiana teachers with the tools and strategies to integrate new tech business practices into their classrooms, empowering them to nurture the digital skills and curiosity of their students. Nextech’s summer XPLORE program gives teachers the chance to learn from tech industry professionals.

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Product Innovation Educators

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The importance of an organizational game plan for product managers. I started a new series to explore the Product Development and Management Body of Knowledge. While it has since been updated many times, this is the body of knowledge I discovered in 2007 that led to many ah-ha moments for me as a product manager.

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Userpilot

JULY 24, 2024

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, stay updated with industry trends, or find practical tools to enhance your workflow, the right resources are essential for continuous growth and success. Looking to kickstart your product management journey? What does an associate product manager do?

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 11, 2022

What product managers need to know about having an ecosystem strategy. Today we are talking about strategy. It’s an important topic because our work as product managers and innovators should be in alignment with our organization’s strategy, but strategy may not be what you think it is.

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Userpilot

JULY 17, 2024

Starting a career as an associate product manager requires understanding the key steps, skills, and experiences needed for success. In this article, we will outline the typical journey for associate product managers, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities.

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The Product Guy

MAY 15, 2017

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Dustin Levy, lead a conversation around “Product Strategies for Non-Strategists”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. About The Product Mentor. Jordan Bergtraum VP Product Management, ServiceChannel.

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Sachin Rekhi

AUGUST 4, 2021

For years now loyal readers have been asking me to package up my learnings on product management into a cohesive course on the subject. So in 2020, I took a survey of all the available product management courses out there. There were plenty of courses introducing product management to those new to the role.

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Userpilot

JULY 28, 2024

Understanding the salary landscape for associate product managers is crucial whether you’re entering the field or looking to advance your career. TL;DR An associate product manager, or a junior product manager, is an entry-level position for people who are starting out in product management.

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Userpilot

JULY 24, 2024

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, stay updated with industry trends, or find practical tools to enhance your workflow, the right resources are essential for continuous growth and success. A CX product manager is responsible for understanding customer needs, behaviors, and pain points.

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Userpilot

JULY 14, 2024

Starting a career as a CX product manager requires understanding the key steps, skills, and experiences needed for success. In this article, we will outline the typical journey for CX product managers, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities.

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The Product Guy

AUGUST 8, 2024

Product Operations (Product Ops) is a relatively new but increasingly vital function within product management teams, designed to optimize product development, launch, and iteration processes by improving efficiency, collaboration, and the overall effectiveness of product teams.

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Product Management Unpacked

MAY 27, 2021

“I realized that I wanted to expand my focus into product management.”. He began this new career path by moving from India to Pittsburgh and joining Carnegie Mellon University’s intensive, one-year MS in Product Management program. “I UPMC Enterprises Provides Deep Insight Into Product Management.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

After countless conversations, articles, webinars and conference sessions, I started to feel like the profession of product management had been reduced to…. Convincing stakeholders the above supports company goals (product strategy). Your salesforce is selling to every industry and they all have unique needs, the 20%.

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BrainMates

MARCH 11, 2020

Your Product strategy is the most important long-term document you ever create for a Product. It helps you imagine the future of your Product. It helps you manage your internal and external stakeholders and gain their buy-in for further investment. What’s the business strategy? Existing customers.

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Userpilot

JULY 31, 2024

In today’s ultra-competitive landscape, your product development strategy is a roadmap that helps you navigate the journey from product idea to market success. In this article, we present a product manager’s guide to creating and successfully executing a product development strategy.

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Userpilot

JULY 20, 2024

Embarking on a career as an associate product manager involves a combination of education, skills development, and practical experience. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful associate product manager. Looking into tools for associate product managers?

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

AI product manager skills are a must-have for anyone looking for a rewarding career in AI product management. Every new product brings its own set of challenges. UX Cam shared data indicating that product managers spend as much as 52% of their time on unplanned activities.

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Userpilot

JULY 21, 2024

Embarking on a career as a CX product manager involves a combination of education, skills development, and practical experience. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful CX product manager. Looking into tools for CX product managers? Let’s dive in!

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Userpilot

JUNE 30, 2024

Embarking on a career as a product manager involves a combination of education, skills development, and practical experience. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful product manager. Here is a typical career path of a product manager: Summer intern product manager.

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