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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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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Product Innovation Educators

JANUARY 13, 2020

How marketing and product management work together. Turns out if you ask 50 different people what marketing is, you’ll hear 50 different answers. That is what our guest did to investigate what people think about marketing and how it fits into the work product managers do.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 6, 2024

If there’s one thing product managers and product marketing managers wish they had more time for, it’s market research. Second and even more important, the process of doing market research even if you have a fulltime person doing it, is still terribly time-consuming and inefficient.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A few weeks ago, I invited Mind the Product readers to take part in a brief survey with a simple goal: to identify the biggest challenges product managers face in their role. Stakeholders clouding the vision not based on evidence. Respondents by the Numbers. Turning Challenges into Opportunities.

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The Product Guy

JULY 2, 2017

Guest Post by: Hansa Vagadiya (Mentee, Session 4, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Ladislav Bartos]. Recently, I participated in a product management mentorship program run by The Product Mentor. Think of your product management career development as a new product that is going to be released into the market.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 3, 2023

How to Achieve Success in Your Product Strategy In today’s rapidly evolving market, having a clear product vision and a well-defined strategy is essential for the success of any tech product. A compelling product vision is a guiding light, providing direction and purpose to the development process.

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Product Management Unpacked

AUGUST 21, 2020

Companies of all sizes across industries are looking to hire product managers. With this in mind, company culture, resources and the specific demands of different roles probably play a big part in your decision to take a product management position at a company. Product Management at a Startup .

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Product Innovation Educators

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Questions product managers ask me about how to improve innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR Product managers are pivotal in driving innovation within organizations. By mastering these areas, product managers can improve their skills, boost their influence, and contribute more effectively to their organization’s success.

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Managing stakeholder relationships is one of the most critical and nuanced aspects of the role of product manager. At its core, stakeholder management is about building strong relationships, fostering trust, and ensuring that everyone is working toward the same product vision.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And yet, useful improvements do not always add up to the desired results , especially when growth is a problem and the market is saturated with similar solutions. In this article, I talk about spotlight vision, when and how to switch focus, and provide six research ideas to consider when ready to broaden the view.

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Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 4, 2024

Product management insights from Molson Coors’s non-alcohol portfolio transformation I am interviewing speakers at my favorite annual conference for product managers, the PDMA Inspire Innovation Conference. 5:15] What did market research show about why consumers were switching to non-alcoholic beverages?

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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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Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

How product managers can work backwards to amazing products. In a few weeks, the name of this podcast will be changing to Product Masters Now. To be a better product manager, it is worthwhile to examine organizations known for their product management capabilities. Amazon is such a company.

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Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Most “unicorns”, when they realize that they excel at both vision and tactics, either decide to start their own business, or very quickly get promoted out of the dualist role they’re currently occuplying. Product strategy often lacks “urgency” and gets pushed back to make room for urgent tactical matters like on-time product delivery.

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Product Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

One of my goals at Product Talk is to showcase what good product management looks like. Today, I’m excited to introduce a new series, Product in Practice, where I’ll profile product managers doing great work. To kick off the series, we interviewed Rachel Allen , Director of Product at Omnitracs.

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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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Product Talk

APRIL 17, 2024

We have five product managers, one UX researcher , five designers—one of them director of design, leading the design team. All product managers report to me, and we have five product teams up and running. It sounds like you are responsible for product, design, and research. What’s the vision?

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

To be a kick-ass product manager , you need a very diverse skill set. This article explores both hard and soft skills that product managers need in their everyday work, so if you’re curious to learn more, dive right in. PMs need to know how to use product analytics tools to gain actionable insights.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re wondering what strategic product management is, you’ve come to the right place! 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!

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Userpilot

JULY 16, 2024

As a SaaS professional, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s tech product management?” and wondered how it’s different from traditional product management. This guide takes a deep dive into the world of technical product management , showing you how to become one of these in-demand professionals.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How do product management and marketing teams work together to build successful products? TL;DR Product managers define the overall product direction and oversee the entire product lifecycle. Product marketing sits between product development and the market.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 14, 2024

Are you thinking of a career in product management and wondering what the product manager career path looks like? In particular, we look at: What the product manager’s role involves Their main responsibilities Common product management positions Tips on how to advance your PM career Let’s dive in.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What is a technical product manager? This is the question that opens our discussion of technical product management. TL;DR Technical product managers work with engineering and development teams on the technical performance of software products. What is a technical product manager?

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ProductPlan

MARCH 5, 2021

The product manager career path is an exciting one with lots of possible on- and off-ramps. According to LinkedIn, interest in product management has doubled in the United States in the past 5 years. What is the Product Manager’s Career Path? Typical Product Management Roles. Product Manager.

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UX Studio

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Working on a product without a decent product vision resembles going into the street with eyes closed. To advance a product (or life) direction helps keep things going and makes actions meaningful. On the other hand, a Product Owner has the responsibility for leading and guiding others as well. Prioritization.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 29, 2023

Product management is equal parts art and science – and it’s vital to the success of your SaaS. TL;DR Product management describes the continual process of overseeing the development of a product across its entire lifecycle. Product teams are staffed with various skilled professionals.

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 23, 2016

I have a great guest, Rebecca Kalogeris, to help us understand the pulse of product management. Rebecca is the Vice President of Marketing for Pragmatic Marketing. Prior to joining Pragmatic Marketing, Rebecca managed product management and marketing teams at a variety of software companies.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We can and should learn product management lessons from a diverse range of environments. It’s absolutely worth looking to the likes of Google’s Sundar Pichai, but it’s also worth looking to less celebrated entrepreneurs, outside of the multinational mega-corporations, to learn about lean front-line product management.

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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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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The eternal debate: product manager vs. project manager. In this article, we’re going to unpack the day-to-day activities of a product and project manager, describe the key areas of overlap and differences between these distinct roles, and, most importantly, cover how they can work together effectively.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 17, 2020

A strategic product manager (PM) is responsible for shaping and sharing a strategic vision for a product, and yet—oddly enough—finding time for strategic activities can be a very real challenge. So, how does a product manager take ownership of more than just backlog management? Product Vision.

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Userpilot

JULY 25, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, understanding the nuances of associate product managers is essential for success. 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

MAY 5, 2022

What does the product management process involve? Why is it important for product managers to follow them? Product managers lead interdisciplinary product teams to deliver products that bring value to customers. The product development process is one aspect of the product management process.

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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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DISQO

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Today, we published the findings from our 2020 Product Management Insights Report , which highlighted the growing influence the product management discipline has over the toughest challenges facing organizations today, such as digital and strategic transformation.

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UserVoice

JULY 28, 2017

Task Management Tools for Product Managers. What it is: Trello is a project management tool that’s intended to keep groups organized, but it also works well for personal to-do list tasks. Trying to do everything is a great way to burn out, and as a Product Manager you must learn to prioritize “ruthlessly”…or else.

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