Product Innovation Educators

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How product managers can navigate leadership challenges Today we are talking about four leadership motions that enable increased organizational effectiveness and productivity and alleviate organizational friction, waste, and indecision. Sharing the four leadership motions with us is Janice Fraser.

Leadership 101

Leadership Startups Government User Testing 101

Ask Benny

AUGUST 27, 2024

A product manager's primary responsibility is to ensure the value and viability of the product Recently, I came across an insightful episode on Lenny’s Podcast featuring an interview with Marty Cagan from SVPG , titled " Product Management Theater."

Product Management 113

Product Management Product Manager Outbound Inbound 113

Mind the Product

JANUARY 19, 2021

Startups are often talked about as if they’re all the same, as if experience in one is directly transferable to another. Georgie Smallwood, Chief Product Officer at Tier Mobility, joined us on the podcast to chat about the differences in working for earlier stage companies and those that are scaling up. She covers why she [.].

Startups 185

Startups Feedback Software Technical Review Product Research 185

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Congratulations on your new leadership position! Assuming a new leadership role is a significant challenge, whether you’ve transitioned within your current organization or stepped into an entirely new one .Each Each time I stepped into a leadership role was exhilarating and demanding. Welcome to leadership!

Leadership 124

Leadership User Friction Customer Feedback Positioning 124

Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 7, 2022

Trends influencing the future of leadership – for product managers. Today we are talking about what product managers should know about the future of leadership. Joining us is an expert who tracks the trends influencing the future of leadership—Anne Loehr. Let’s break down coaching.

Leadership 100

Leadership Product Management Product Manager Management 100

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 18, 2021

How do you decide if you’re ready to take up a Product Manager role at a startup? Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

Startups 111

Startups Product Management Product Manager Management 111

Mind the Product

APRIL 7, 2020

A longtime consultant, author and teacher, we grabbed him for a chat focusing on some of the lessons contained in his fourth book, How to Lead in Product Management. Roman’s new book is How to Lead in Product Management. The Product Experience is hosted by Lily Smith and Randy Silver. Quote of the Episode.

Feedback Software 177

Feedback Software Leadership Product Research Technical Review 177

Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Wiz hit $100 million ARR within 18 months (the fastest growth in startup history) and, five years in, is generating over $500 million ARR. Raaz was one of the first five employees at Wiz, joining as the first product manager, and helped the team pivot to what may be the most intense PMF in history.

Startups 52

Startups Feedback Software Product Strategy User Testing 52

Userpilot

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Knowing when and how to grow your team requires a bit of strategic management on your side, particularly when it comes to the hire of your first product manager. And most importantly, how do you know when it's time to hire a great product manager? What is a Product Manager and what do they do?

Feedback Software 97

Feedback Software Startups Product Management Product Manager 97

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.

Product Management 119

Product Management Product Manager Workshop Customer Feedback 119

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In some of my previous roles as a product leader, I found it hard to get a customer-obsessed culture off the ground if their culture was already “obsessed” with optimizing shareholder value, or employee value. Doing so requires asking 4 main questions: Do you have the right leadership? Do You Have the Right Leadership?

Leadership 132

Leadership Customer Feedback Customer Experience User Testing 132

UX Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Avoiding the 7 most common mistakes founders make when building a design team and culture in their startups. Regardless of your industry, fostering a great design culture will play a pivotal role in reshaping your product or service into something truly delightful as well as propelling you ahead of the competition in many ways.

Startups 52

Startups Reporting Tools Research Software User Testing 52

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

I came to this conclusion recently while talking to the founders of a few high-growth startups. For example, when startups have fewer than 100 employees, founder team members know all players and it’s a lot easier to drive the bus, so to speak. It’s getting the overall strategy into the heads and hearts of front-line employees.

Startups 130

Startups Strategy Leadership Messaging 130

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Often we talk more about the technical skills, like, portfolio management, being more strategic, etc but being good at those things mean nothing if you can’t build a culture conducive to good product management practices. As a result, I’ve come to value 5 different aspects of product leadership.

Leadership 155

Leadership Technical Advisors Product Research Weak Development Team 155

Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For product managers, this means evolving to build for upmarket companies while ensuring Intercom’s long-standing customers remain at the center of what we do. Product management varies depending on your industry, company stage, company leadership, or teammates. Whoever does it fastest will win.

Feedback Software 249

Feedback Software Product Management Product Manager User Testing 249

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To survive and succeed, your product leadership must be sharper than ever. We were trying to catch up and close the timeline gaps SARS has created for an important tech transfer project with a Chinese startup. COVID is gone, and despite the initial hype, the resulting economic slowdown is here to stay. It always helps.

Leadership 78

Leadership User Testing Customer Experience Product Research 78

The Product Guy

AUGUST 1, 2017

Guest Post by: Lamia Benhaddou (Mentee, Session 4, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Amanda Ralph]. Amanda had 18 years of product management experience and was able to clearly foresee the obstacles I might encounter in my new role. Indeed the role of a product leader is different to that of a product manager.

Leadership 99

Leadership Product Management Product Manager Product Research 99

The Product Coalition

MAY 21, 2024

Sometimes investing in deep tech requires truly innovative product management strategies and frameworks. Unlike conventional tech startups, deep tech ventures delve into cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology, promising groundbreaking solutions to complex global challenges.

Research Software 131

Research Software Biotechnology Artificial Inteligence Product Management 131

The Product Coalition

AUGUST 9, 2021

All Product Roles Are Not Alike Photo by Lennart Nacke on Unsplash My first gig as a Product Manager was in a Startup. The Product I worked on did not exist. To top it off, I had no real Product Manager experience. But there is typically no one superhuman who goes around managing everything.

Product Management 157

Product Management Product Manager User Testing Management 157

The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

 —  @ant_murphy Product Management is complex. Complex because it’s situational which makes being a good Product Manager about being adaptive. sweeping statements about product management like “Product Managers are the CEO of the product” are generally only half-true.

Product Management 137

Product Management Product Manager Management Management 137

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During our careers, we noticed specific issues that re-occur between CEOs and their CPO/VP product in early-stage startups. Early-stage startups are characterized by their fast-paced and dynamic nature, with teams working tirelessly to bring their products to market, validate their assumptions, and gain customer traction.

Startups 119

Startups User Testing Feedback Software Customer Feedback 119

Mind the Product

JULY 9, 2018

Since it’s still a relatively new role, there’s a lot of confusion around product management job titles, seniority, and hierarchy. Associate Product Manager. Junior Product Manager. A junior product manager typically has some work experience under their belt already and can come from any background.

Product Management 194

Product Management Product Manager CTO Coach User Testing 194

Userpilot

JULY 13, 2022

Do you follow any product manager blogs? Would you like to discover new ones that will give you valuable insights into product management ? In our article, we introduce 20 of our favorite product manager blogs that every product pro should follow, regardless of their experience.

Blog 92

Blog Analytic Tools Research Software User Testing 92

Product Management Unpacked

MAY 27, 2021

I’d worked for a startup in Hyderabad, India where everyone had to wear different hats,“ recalls Debashish. “I I realized that I wanted to expand my focus into product management.”. I had a strong tech background, so I wanted to dive into the business and design side of product management and hone my leadership skills.

Healthcare 146

Healthcare Technical Review Product Management Product Manager 146

People-First Product Leadership

MARCH 24, 2024

His people-first leadership approach lives on through his son who recognized his father’s skills and ability to lead by example. I recall the startup founder who literally bounced with excitement when we discussed the product being built. I won’t ruin the movie for you.

Leadership 52

Leadership Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager 52

ProductPlan

AUGUST 7, 2020

When I started my career as an engineer, I didn’t set my sights on becoming a product manager. Flash forward fifteen years later, and I’m the Director of Product Management at HG Insights. So, what qualities does it take to become a product manager ? What makes startups fail or succeed in their mission?”,

Engineering 111

Engineering Leadership Customer Experience Feedback Software 111

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Startups also have a silent killer. Still, because startup life is so hectic — it might feel like business as usual. Note: everything I say here is true for mature product companies as well. The reason I’m talking here primarily about startups is that they are much more volatile than larger companies.

Startups 78

Startups User Testing Customer Experience Roadmap 78

Product Innovation Educators

JULY 6, 2020

How product managers can boost innovation in companies large and small. In 2012 I read a book titled, Startup Owner’s Manual: The Step-by-Step Guide for Building a Great Company. Consequently, I think of Eric Ries as the create of Lean Startup and Steve Blank as its father. Successful startups ignored that advice.

Startups 88

Startups User Testing Customer Experience Development 88

Product Innovation Educators

JUNE 24, 2024

How to successfully transition to a product management role Watch on YouTube TLDR Transitioning from one career to another is full of challenges, especially when the two fields seem vastly different. While confident in her nonprofit expertise, Mary wasn’t sure if her skills would translate to a product management role.

Product Management 91

Product Management Product Manager User Friction Product Research 91

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The first product manager in a startup is a critical role with immense impact on the startup’s success?—?both Photo by Tolga Ulkan on Unsplash When I joined Twiggle as their first VP Product I was the thirteenth employee. Shortly after I started, the CEO surprised me by saying I should hire a product manager.

Product Management 168

Product Management Product Manager User Testing Weak Development Team 168

The Product Guy

JUNE 4, 2024

As a product management veteran with over 20 years of leadership experience, I’ve worked with numerous organizations looking to transform their approach to building and delivering products. These product leaders come from various roles – from CPOs and product managers to designers, engineers and sales people.

Onboarding KPIs 74

Onboarding KPIs Data Visualization Customer Experience Product Management 74

Mind the Product

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I joined the Mind the Product Leadership Forum in London. Whether we work at a big company or a small startup, we need to monitor how our teams are growing. A product manager is like a leader of a band. Another hot topic at the MTP Leadership Forum was related to autonomy. Hope you enjoy it.

Leadership 118

Leadership Customer Experience Framework Startups 118

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2018

He had to quickly determine which team members displayed a potential for leadership and teach them the fundamentals of management so they could make new hires and scale – without ruining the culture. Here are five quick takeaways: Management and leadership aren’t one and the same. Managers and leaders are different.

Engineering 141

Engineering Leadership CTO Coach Feedback Software 141

Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. For more: Hire your next product leader | Favorite Maven courses | Lennybot | Podcast | Swag Subscribe now I believe the future of product management looks like Tal Raviv. Product management is unfair.

Product Research 75

Product Research Reporting Tools Data Visualization Research Software 75

Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Interested in product manager roles? In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of product manager roles through detailed job descriptions and handy templates. Empower your team : A great product manager empowers their team by delegating decision-making responsibilities. What is a product manager?

Analytic Tools 52

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Research Software Data Visualization 52

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

They spoke on the topic of leadership, and unsurprisingly it was a fascinating and enlightening discussion, with a lot of great insights gleaned from their respective careers. If you’re short on time, here are a few quick takeaways: Leadership is not just about having a clear vision for the team – it’s also about serving others.

Leadership 118

Leadership Presentation Customer Experience Weak Development Team 118

Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Observations of a B2C startup product manager working in enterprise. A startup, finding its feet and learning how to stand, should by certain logic be less wise, less capable and less developed than its older, wiser counterparts. Here are two of my most notable product take-aways and one piece of advice for survival.

Enterprise 102

Enterprise Startups Customer Experience Product Management 102