Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

Most sales and support teams are already well versed in conversations about data deletion, risk assessments and security frameworks, but those issues are going to become an even more prominent part of the discussion once GDPR comes into effect. Know your own systems. You are only as strong as the weakest link in your privacy ecosystem.

Weak Development Team 220

Weak Development Team Systems Review Data Visualization User Testing 220

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 4, 2019

That clarity is one of the main reasons I was so excited to join Intercom earlier this year – the company entered an industry dominated by impersonal and disconnected tools like ticketing systems and email with a vision to “make internet business personal.”. 1 Poor definition of value proposition and feature focus.

Branding 209

Branding Weak Development Team Technical Review Airlines 209

The Product Guy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

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). What systems/metrics/processes do we need to measure and track winning?

Weak Development Team 130

Weak Development Team Product Strategy Strategy Development 130

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I became director of communications, leading the development of intranets and web applications. Challenges aside, I enjoyed the close-knit teams and easy access to upper management which enabled quick decision making. Designers vs Developers The work culture in this large organization was unlike anything I’d ever experienced.

Weak Development Team 126

Weak Development Team Systems Review Customer Experience Software Review 126

Mind the Product

JUNE 25, 2019

It can happen in any team, even in teams with a commitment to diversity. We had completed a round of interviews and I wanted her to work on my team. I was included in the final review. That final review panel turned to a discussion on aptitude, skills, ability to ramp up. Next, diverse teams get better outcomes.

User Testing 178

User Testing Weak Development Team Customer Experience Airlines 178

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re a senior engineer and want to further your career, what skills should you develop? In this episode of Inside Intercom, Brian Scanlan , our own Principal Systems Engineer, sat down with Will to talk about all things s taff engineer – what it is, how to get there, and what happens when you progress beyond a senior engineering role.

Technical Review 274

Technical Review Leadership CTO Coach Weak Development Team 274

Sachin Rekhi

JANUARY 26, 2020

I'm a firm believer that Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), the goal-setting framework invented at Intel and popularized by Google and John Doerr , can be a highly effective leadership tool for a team of any size. I've seen teams define new OKRs every month, every quarter, or every year. Writing Effective OKRs.

Customer Experience 213

Customer Experience User Testing Weak Development Team Customer Feedback 213

Product Talk

JUNE 19, 2024

Tweet This So I want to take some time to review why we do discovery. I recommend teams conduct story-based customer interviews to discover opportunities and run assumption testing to discover the right solutions. They help us explore the diverse perspectives on our cross-functional team and then align around a shared understanding.

Generative AI 288

Generative AI Product Research Feedback Software Analytic Tools 288

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Previously hosted by Jamie Osler , a Senior Product Engineer at Intercom for over seven years, it’s now up to Principal Systems Engineer Brian Scanlan to pick up the baton and keep the chats going. The core of algorithms and systems is data models. The legal team isn’t there to slow R&D down. That is an ambiguous problem.

Engineering 178

Engineering Presentation Technical Review Systems Review 178

The Product Guy

MAY 7, 2020

Hence it is critical that one is aware of the best practises of the role and develops his own philosophy which results into maximum positive leverage for the organization. Often, this is due to resource constraints rather than a lack of understanding of a PM role. Ex: Backlog grooming/refinement, Requirements review etc.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Research Software Product Manager Product Management 159

Userpilot

JULY 22, 2024

Product positioning is crucial in product management to attract prospects and stand out in your niche. But how can you start crafting an effective positioning strategy that appeals to your target audience? TL;DR Developing a solid product positioning strategy involves several key steps. Understand your competition.

Research Software 75

Research Software Positioning Data Visualization Definition 75

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Highly effective Product Managers develop themselves in 5 key areas. In some jobs, you can get by with just Competence, but in the unkempt, fuzzy, team-oriented domain of Product Management, you need both. Here are 2 actions you can take to develop your Craft Competence: Craft Competence ?? and others feel that.

Weak Development Team 96

Weak Development Team Development Analytic Tools User Testing 96

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This year I developed a new reading approach, in which I read several books in parallel, usually from different topics. Strategy is visible as coordinated action imposed on a system. It is an exercise in centralized power used to overcome the natural workings of a system. When I say the strategy is “imposed,” I mean just that.

Books 127

Books Systems Review Weak Development Team Software Review 127

Alchemer Mobile

JULY 16, 2021

While customer acquisition, ratings and reviews, and social proof are the most externally visible success indicators for your brand, customer retention is an integral part of the health of your organization. People uninstall apps because they’re buggy, don’t work as expected, have poor design, or are missing features.

Customer Feedback 147

Customer Feedback Customer Experience User Testing Feedback Software 147

Product Talk

APRIL 3, 2024

Customer interviews are one of the most impactful activities a product team can do. Customer interviews are one of the most impactful activities a product team can do. Customer Interviews Help Us Understand Our Customers’ Goals, Context, and Unmet Needs I recommend product teams interview customers at least weekly.

User Testing 192

User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback User Friction 192

Mind the Product

AUGUST 19, 2019

Secondly, as great product managers are also great capacity builders for their teams, you should start looking for opportunities that AI can present for your product. That’s why it’s incredibly important to develop a good level of empathy and user understanding, not only for yourself, but for the whole team.

Artificial Inteligence 190

Artificial Inteligence Data Visualization Product Research Reporting Tools 190

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Stacks can be developed at the project, team, or functional level and are regularly used to improve internal collaboration, measure the impact of marketing activities and reach customers in new ways. Without this foundation, your marketing stack can become a set of siloed tools that will bog your team down in complexity.

Analytic Tools 223

Analytic Tools Research Software Feedback Software Reporting Tools 223

Mind the Product

DECEMBER 11, 2017

I became director of communications, leading the development of intranets and web applications. Challenges aside, I enjoyed the close-knit teams and easy access to upper management which enabled quick decision making. Designers vs Developers. Tension between designers and developers was palpable.

Weak Development Team 97

Weak Development Team Systems Review Customer Experience Software Review 97

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Good product teams understand that their customers’ needs and behaviours are ever changing and the way to truly predict what impact any update will have is to try it on a small set of real customers. Since experimentation has become a discipline on its own, there are established best practices for cross functional teams to follow.

Customer Experience 160

Customer Experience Data Visualization User Testing Product Research 160

nulab

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But even in those cases, offboarding can be an opportunity to turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one. Being supportive can prevent hard feelings and ensure the departing employee remains a positive ambassador for the company. Notify the team. So, what is offboarding, exactly? It’s good business.

Weak Development Team 104

Weak Development Team Software Review Feedback Software Document 104

Folding Burritos

DECEMBER 7, 2017

This led me to reach out to 14 leading Product Managers and talk with them about how they use customer feedback in their own companies and teams. It’s a two-level processing system: Do we know “Who” is giving us this feedback and why? A further step into this is to actually be part of those teams sometimes.

User Testing 170

User Testing Customer Feedback Feedback Software Customer Experience 170

Mironov Consulting

MAY 24, 2022

Everywhere I go, I see massive amounts of product waste : development work delivered on time/on budget that doesn’t drive sales or customer satisfaction or business improvement.  Yet  We shout past each other using secret keywords (“agile”) and assuming bad intent.  Project teams that ship v1.0

Product Research 143

Product Research Reporting Tools Technical Review Onboarding KPIs 143

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 31, 2019

As part of the process, we’ve spent a lot of time reviewing who we should be selling to these days, and how we should be selling to these customers. The process of defining your positioning strategy is not a one-and-done deal – in a crowded marketplace, it needs to be an ongoing exercise. Often, they never revisit that positioning.

Customer Experience 165

Customer Experience Customer Feedback User Testing Weak Development Team 165

Userpilot

JULY 29, 2019

When I started my first business 6 years ago (which has miraculously survived until this day) I didn’t even have a clue what “market or product positioning or product positioning strategies” were. Not because of the product itself – but how it was positioned on the market. If you’re wondering where’s SaaS?

Feedback Software 85

Feedback Software Positioning Reporting Tools Strategy 85

The Product Coalition

JUNE 24, 2022

digital product management positions have never been more pervasive or idolized than they are right now. Apparently, what I don’t see is many articles aimed at helping people understand what the product manager position is actually like, and whether it is a good fit for them?—?personally. Let’s be real for a second?—?digital

User Testing 150

User Testing Analytic Tools Research Software Feedback Software 150

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

It is important that these friendly connections represent the target persona market you have outlined, as otherwise, the feedback loop is likely to be weak. The cost of CRM systems have fallen sharply and there is now a host of entry-level systems you can use to manage your pipeline. Iterate the product based on feedback.

Feedback Software 178

Feedback Software Research Software Startups Product Research 178

Alchemer Mobile

MARCH 18, 2021

Almost all apps experienced significant change in their DAU due to COVID-19. During the webinar, you can engage with Team Apptentive by chatting along, I hope you do that. The team will let you know if you are the winner, and we’ll connect with you to get your information so we can send you a prize. Transcript.

User Testing 173

User Testing Webinar Data Visualization Feedback Software 173

Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

What are its strengths and weaknesses? Finally, its product usage , workflow, and form analytics help teams make informed decisions and optimize the user experience. Or bad, because it adds unnecessary complexity? Pros and cons of using WalkMe What are WalkMe strengths and weaknesses? Let’s dive right in!

Data Visualization 82

Data Visualization Analytic Tools Reporting Tools Feedback Software 82

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Most of us have been through the results of poor management of bugs: hair-on-fire, last-minute late nights to madly scrambling to critical fix bugs blocking a release, or stopping a customer from using a product. Does your organisation provide you and your team with direct access to customers, or are there gatekeepers?

Software Review 117

Software Review Reporting Tools User Testing Systems Review 117

UX Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Photo by Nik on Unsplash A Step-by-Step guide to evaluating and enhancing your Design System for maximum impact. Design systems are essential tools for maintaining consistency, scalability, and efficiency in product development. This is where a design system audit comes into play.

Feedback Software 59

Feedback Software Research Software Reporting Tools Systems Review 59

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Developing a sales strategy is one of the core activities every business will have to undertake. When done correctly, your sales strategy will help your sales team execute with focus – SMB or enterprise, inbound or outbound, hunting or farming. 8 steps to develop a winning sales strategy. Define your ideal customer profile.

Outbound 177

Outbound Strategy Inbound Customer Experience 177

Mironov Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

We’ve known forever that we (product managers) must include our developers and designers in the earliest stages of problem definition and solution ideation. Piping in real users’ voices and challenges motivates the whole team. Less appreciation of commercial software development pressures. We versus They.

Data Visualization 90

Data Visualization Analytic Tools Research Software Weak Development Team 90

bpma ProductHub

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Currently at Pragmatic Marketing, Paul helps companies build product teams by teaching their managers and marketers how to become market-driven. Most companies and product teams have to find the right balance between investing in the new and supporting existing products. On Innovation vs. Execution in Product Management.

Reporting Tools 150

Reporting Tools Research Software Analytic Tools User Testing 150

Modus Create

JUNE 1, 2020

The news is filled with tales of hackers breaking into financial institutions, DDoS attacks on credit card companies, and data breaches due to poor software configuration. Phase 1: Due Diligence and Discovery. Due diligence comes first but has its origins in other engagements Modus has conducted over the years.

Software Review 58

Software Review Systems Review Technical Review Development Team Review 58

ProductPlan

JUNE 1, 2023

Where are product teams getting their feature ideas? Most concerningly, 19% of respondents reported that their top source of ideas comes from senior management, who are often disconnected from both customers and the product development process. Why do product teams become feature factories?

User Testing 98

User Testing User Friction Development Team Review Customer Experience 98

Mind the Product

APRIL 27, 2017

Some product teams are moving away from written PRDs to visual artifacts like mockups and prototypes. Eric Ries, in his post “What is customer development? Some product teams will use written methods across both the problem identification and solution definition steps, while others will use visual methods. Written Methods.

Framework 131

Framework User Testing Research Software Feedback Software 131

Mironov Consulting

JULY 28, 2022

Apologizing in advance: I’m intentionally exaggerating the differences between two broad corporate groups: wildly oversimplified roles and attitudes and reward systems.  Each Enterprise Sales and Solutions Teams… Are paid/rewarded/promoted for working with individual prospects or customers one at a time.  Sales

Reporting Tools 133

Reporting Tools Software Review Technical Review Weak Development Team 133