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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Roman Pichler

APRIL 4, 2023

For example, ensure that the individual product people are sufficiently empowered to succeed in their roles and establish a product-led way of working. What Happens When the Head of Product Determines the Product Strategy? As you might have noticed, the list above does not mention determining the product strategy.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 6, 2020

Without it, product teams become feature teams focused on outputs and not outcomes. We started working with the product teams on how each tool – product strategy, OKRs, and roadmaps – should be used so that we could merge them together. What aligned roadmaps and OKRs together was the product strategy.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 12, 2024

Alternatively, you can form an extended product team that includes stakeholders, as Figure 2 illustrates. [3] 3] Figure 2: Product Team with Stakeholders The stakeholders in Figure 2 share their expertise and contribute to product decisions in collaborative workshops, and they work with the other members to achieve product success.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To effectively staff the product team, I recommend including the people shown in Figure 1. [1] 1] Figure 1: The Product Team Members Let’s look at the product team members in Figure 1 in more detail starting with the person in charge of the product. 4] As you may have noticed I didn’t list the product backlog.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 5, 2022

For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product. Assess product strategy and adjust if necessary.

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Mironov Consulting

MAY 20, 2019

In addition to my formal coaching of product leaders (Directors, VPs and CPOs who directly manage teams of product managers), I talk with lots of senior individual contributors about the risks and challenges of moving “up the ladder” into product leadership roles. So I have a strong sense of what product managers want.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 20, 2024

You can expect a fast-paced schedule with keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities. This event offers a glimpse into companies with a strong focus on product development, providing knowledge about their methodologies, problem-solving strategies, and key lessons they have discovered. ‍7.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

Consequently, your focus shifts from managing a product to looking after the product people on your team and empowering them to do a great job. Grow Your Leadership Skills. Carrying out the relevant product discovery work and taking into account product ethics.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Companies had to shift their product strategy. They had to shift their product strategy. We’ve also explored resilient leadership with ProductPlan’s CEO, as well. For Tan, that meant shifting her attention from innovative product leadership to financial analysis. “My Assess and Defend.

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Roman Pichler

JUNE 1, 2020

To build such a stakeholder community, try the following techniques, which I discuss in more detail in my book How to Lead in Product Management : Bring people together and have joint workshops instead of holding separate conversations with the individual stakeholders, see also the section below.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 16, 2022

Imagine that John is a sales rep and a key stakeholder who hardly ever attends the product strategy workshops you’ve invited him to. Instead, he requests product roadmap changes by talking directly to you. First, empathy is the foundation for effective leadership. At the same time, be frank.

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The Product Guy

AUGUST 1, 2017

Indeed the role of a product leader is different to that of a product manager. A product leader not only has to manage products but also to guide and direct the overall product strategy and team, and ensure that products are delivered to market. Resource management. Stakeholder engagement.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Photo by Pixabay I recently led a product-market fit workshop at a known company in the Israeli tech industry. It is a well-established company, a leader in its domain, but it still needs to deliver new products to the market so product-market fit is a very relevant topic. At work, things are much more complex.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 12, 2021

Workshops where we work as a team. The more often I support people in their preparation, the faster we can get to the topic under discussion or of the workshop. If you're a PO or a product manager, you might need to explain this product's strategy now. Or, for this project (interim release) for this product now.

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Product Talk

APRIL 17, 2024

A Workshop Kicks Off a New Commitment to Discovery Teresa: It sounds like recently, you had a workshop that had a big impact. I initiated a workshop as a kickoff for 2024 saying, team, I see we’ve done a great job in the define and measure phase and build phase, but I feel like we’re still lacking the discovery phase.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 19, 2024

This guide will introduce you to the best resources available for head of products, providing you with a curated selection of valuable materials to enhance your skills and knowledge. 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.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Companies had to shift their product strategy. They had to shift their product strategy. We’ve also explored resilient leadership with ProductPlan’s CEO, as well. For Tan, that meant shifting her attention from innovative product leadership to financial analysis. “My Assess and Defend.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 13, 2018

We’re thrilled to announce the first of our amazing line-up of speakers and announce all our deep-dive workshops, connecting international and regional thought leaders with the vibrant product and UX community across AsiaPac. Sherif thinks building simple products is hard and so is writing a simple, short bio.

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Amplitude

MARCH 11, 2020

Roadmapping is at the core of product strategy and product management. As a product person, and the VP of Product at Yesware , I’ve never come to fully embrace the discussion of what each team would deliver, in what sequence and within a long timeframe. Everything flows from this vision.

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Business of Software Conference

AUGUST 23, 2022

We’ve been thinking about product a lot lately, and you can join us on 12 October online for a day of product related talks, discussions, and workshop sessions aimed at giving your product team a booster shot of innovation and enthusiasm. Leadership #Growth # Hiring #Product #Strategy.

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Mironov Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

What: One-Day Product Leaders Workshop (Roundtable). Scheduled one day ahead of ISPMA’s Software Product Summit in Frankfurt, this is a one-day session specifically for those leading product management teams[/tweetherder]: Product VPs, Directors of Product Management, Chief Product Officers and other product-focused execs.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this article, we will outline the typical journey for head of products, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities. 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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Dear Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

So, without further ado, I give you the blog post for this month’s episode, which talks about how you can align your product strategy to your corporate strategy, and why it’s so important to alert your company’s leaders when that alignment doesn’t quite exist. Dear Strategy: Episode 129. Nothing to argue about there.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of typical head of product salaries, explore factors that can influence earnings, and share valuable resources to help you progress in your career. 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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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 26, 2021

from ‘ Drive’ All top product leaders know the importance that vision plays in the success of a product. As Marty Cagan states in Inspired : “When done well , the product vision is one of our most effective recruiting tools, and it serves to motivate the people on your teams to come to work every day.” Dan Pink’s Motivation 3.0

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Userpilot

AUGUST 28, 2024

This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful head of product. Certifications in product management or agile methodologies can also be beneficial. Heads of product utilize various tools to streamline their work. Senior Product Manager (5-8 years) : Senior Product Managers (Sr.

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Bain Public

MARCH 14, 2022

Product-led cultures elevate products to the highest levels of the company’s mission. But unfortunately, in many companies, the product leadership team can perpetuate a negative culture — setting up product managers to fail. In essence, the product leadership team are those with influence on the product roadmap.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

Consequently, your focus shifts from managing a product to looking after the product people on your team and empowering them to do a great job. Grow Your Leadership Skills. Carrying out the relevant product discovery work and taking into account product ethics.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 1, 2022

Feature launches, product strategy presentations, workshops, and more Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Organisational change and empowerment : Work with senior management, HR, and other business groups to implement the necessary organisational changes required to fully empower product people and leverage agile practises. Having an effective Scrum Master allows you to focus on your job—to maximise the value the product create.

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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). Contact us today to discuss a personalized workshop for your team.

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Mind the Product

MAY 31, 2019

For the third time MTP Engage brought together product people from Germany and further afield – this year in a packed three-day agenda. Day 1: Leadership Forum. We started with the first-ever MTP Leadership Forum in Hamburg , a decidedly intimate event for 40 product leaders. Day 2: Workshops.

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 12, 2018

One way to answer this question is to avoid unhelpful but common leadership styles. Two of these styles, feature broker and product dictator, are shown in the picture below. As its name suggests, this leadership style mediates between different parties and tries to broker a deal. Recognise Your Leadership Bias.

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Bain Public

DECEMBER 2, 2020

We created SOAP™ an actionable 12-week virtual workshop series to help you jump through the hoops of prioritization and roadmap planning by using a clear, measurable, reproducible process for prioritizing features and initiatives. Leadership in Product, Connect & Explore Workshop for Teams. SOAP™ Workshop Series.

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Roman Pichler

JUNE 7, 2021

In practical terms, involve stakeholders and dev teams in decisions that affect the product strategy and the product roadmap —be it that you create the plans or that you make bigger changes to them. Then invite the right people to a collaborative workshop, no matter if it takes place online or onsite. Lead by Example.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The Product Leadership Conundrum. As the person in charge of a product, you are responsible for achieving product success. Their contributions are vital to design, implement, provide, and support a successful product. But you can’t accomplish it on your own and rely on the development team and stakeholders.

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