Mind the Product

AUGUST 3, 2017

In working at Seedcamp and helping over 100 startups understand product thinking, Taylor Wescoatt has learned some valuable lessons he’d like to share, together with some real-world examples to drive the point home! It takes a while to reach that fit to the point that you can optimize business and product strategy independently!

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2021

Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash There is a misconception that building a roadmap will define a product’s future. But a roadmap doesn’t create a clear view of the future. Your vision of the future should bring clarity to your roadmap. So why build a roadmap at all? Select a reasonable time range for the roadmap.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 31, 2022

Lessons from a Product Launch: Rivian. Ask any product manager, and they will tell you that product launches are equal parts daunting and exciting. “Go, Go, go, go” is the mantra, as all team members kick into high gear to get the first minimum viable product (MVP) out into the world.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 13, 2024

A product management platform is a tool that helps companies plan, develop, and launch products. A product management platform can give teams the ability to plan strategy, communicate in real-time, create roadmaps, manage resources, or share information with key stakeholders.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What do you need to successfully navigate the different product launch phases? What will it take to turn your product into a bonafide growth engine ? TL;DR A product launch is a three-step plan (pre-launch, launch, and post-launch) to successfully bring a new product to market.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 24, 2020

What is each flavour of product manager responsible for? In my previous post, I introduced the four different flavours of product manager, depicted by the PM quadrants matrix. What are the four flavours of product manager? It’s a non-negotiable for me, that a product manager must have emotional intelligence.

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Product Management University

JANUARY 5, 2023

The 5 Ws and 1 H represent a clever technique for developing a holistic story about a particular subject and can be especially useful for product managers. This technique can not only help product managers develop detailed product roadmaps but also help them create thorough customer personas, set up relevant KPIs, and more.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What does the product launch manager do? Does your organization really need such a role if you already have a product manager ? The product launch manager coordinates the work of cross-functional teams and supports the product manager during product launches.

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Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 7, 2016

Slides: Product Management Career Ladders. One of the areas I often mentor product managers on are the career paths available to them within the profession. Product organizations tend to be a small proportion of technology firm’s overall R&D teams, with ratios of up to 1 product manager to 10 engineers as common.

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Product Management Unpacked

JUNE 21, 2021

“I’m actually a pretty avid DIY-er,” confides Pranita Ramakrishnan, MS of Product Management, Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 2019. “I When Home Depot came to the Carnegie Mellon campus to interview Product Management intern candidates, Pranita’s interest was piqued. Internship Opportunities Come Knocking.

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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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Roman Pichler

JUNE 28, 2016

As long as a product is young and hasn’t reached product-market fit—or is close to achieving it—I recommend having a single person in charge of the product. Having a single product owner in place supports this: if no consensus can be achieved about what to do next, the product owner decides. (I Learn More.

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UX Planet

JANUARY 4, 2024

As I reflect on my unique professional journey, I find myself at a juncture where the roles of Design Strategist and Product Manager converge, unveiling the potential for a powerful synergy. When I later transitioned into a Product Manager role, this customer-centric approach became invaluable.

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ProductPlan

APRIL 7, 2022

Executing a product launch is no easy feat, and it requires designing, building, and testing a product. The post-launch preferred state of being might be congratulatory drinks and cigars followed by sweatpants and lazy mornings. The launch can propel the product and business to even further heights.

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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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UX Studio: Product Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

After our team at UX Studio started using product management tools, the time spent on communication surprisingly decreased. As a product manager, you know the drill. We created a list of all the essential platforms a product manager would need , so anyone can revolutionize their team workflow. Scalability.

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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 24, 2023

Every new product launch is equal parts intimidating and exciting. As the market becomes increasingly saturated with similar SaaS products, your product launch can easily get lost in the noise. In this article, we take a deep dive into the technicalities of a product launch.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This is a free sample story from my book The Making of Product Managers. Then she decided to acquire technical skills in web development to get closer to the product development process. When Negar joined the startup, there were only five employees and no product managers. Unfortunately, there were none.

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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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ProductPlan

AUGUST 10, 2022

What is a Product Launch Manager? A product launch manager coordinates all efforts across the company related to releasing new products to the market. In the lead-up to a product launch, many teams—product management, sales, marketing, development, customer success, etc.—will

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ProductPlan

MARCH 5, 2021

Let’s review a few common ways product managers fall into the strategic misalignment trap—and discuss what you can do to avoid them. 3 Strategic Misalignment Moments That Undermine Product Managers. Product managers are a naturally optimistic bunch. Missed financial projections. Why does this happen?

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In this #mtpcon Digital Americas session, Karishma Irani, group product manager at LaunchDarkly explains a Triad process that can increase effectiveness when planning and scoping out new product ideas. [.]

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Sachin Rekhi

AUGUST 15, 2016

The area I most often get asked to help product managers on is preparing them for their upcoming product management interviews. Keep in mind that while these were common questions I personally asked product managers that I interviewed at LinkedIn, there is no standard set of questions nor interview template at LinkedIn.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Effective dependency management can reduce risks and increase the likelihood that your product launch will go according to plan. Dependency mapping: How do you strategically manage dependencies on a roadmap? It is almost guaranteed that you’ll be working with other teams and departments in product development.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 29, 2023

Product professionals spend countless hours researching, prioritizing, and planning, all in the name of creating a successful product launch. To add more complexity to this issue, these teams handling the launch processes typically coordinate their efforts in a tool that is entirely separate from the product roadmap.

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Userpilot

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the salary landscape for product launch managers is crucial whether you’re entering the field or looking to advance your career. TL;DR A product launch manager is a professional overseeing the efforts to introduce new products to the market. Let’s get started!

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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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Userpilot

AUGUST 15, 2023

There’s a vast gap between a great idea and bringing that idea into reality: and there’s no better example than a product launch plan. If you get your product launch plan wrong, all the hard work and effort of building your product might be for nothing. What is a product launch plan?

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ProductPlan

DECEMBER 11, 2019

There are so many changes happening in product management as I write this, and the evolution only seems to be accelerating. With your support, we dove into the most result-driven strategies, popular frameworks, and groundbreaking leaders who changed the product management landscape. I’m excited to watch it all unfold.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Interested in product launch manager roles? In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of product launch manager roles through detailed job descriptions and handy templates. TL;DR A product launch manager is a professional overseeing the efforts to introduce new products to the market.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 10, 2020

Itamar has over 20 years of product management experience working with industry leaders such as Google and Microsoft. Three Types of Launch. Part of the role of a product manager is to discover and help build products that have a high market impact. He’s now a consultant, speaker and writer.

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ProductPlan

APRIL 25, 2019

Product Management. /. Product Strategy. / 7 Project Management Principles Product Managers Can Learn From. 7 Project Management Principles Product Managers Can Learn From. Product managers often think of project managers as tactical professionals. Sierra Newell.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The crazy-busy product manager (PM) runs from meeting to meeting without breaking a sweat. How to Escape the Misguided Glory of the Product Manager Hustle Culture. While people around them might see this as a sign of elevated productivity, the crazy-busy PM isn’t fooling anyone. Hustle culture.

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Userpilot

MARCH 8, 2022

Women are still underrepresented in the Product Profession – with only 33.3% of US Product Managers being female in 2021, according to a metastudy of 30 million profiles conducted by Zippia : Source: [link]. Melissa Perri – Speaker, consultant, and teacher in Product Management. CEO of Product Labs.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We’ve just wrapped up another edition of New at Intercom to share our fall 2022 product launch with everyone. Meet the five brand-new product innovations that will drive up customer engagement this fall – including our biggest messenger update yet. The last year hasn’t been easy. No engineering skill is required.

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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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