The Product Coalition

JULY 2, 2020

The Product <> Design relationship is one of the most important when it comes to building products without friction. Product Management vs Product Design To those outside of tech, and even to some within, the meaning of different job roles can be confusing. Is a Product Manager not some kind of designer?

Weak Development Team 141

Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager Data Visualization 141

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Highly effective Product Managers develop themselves in 5 key areas. Highly effective Product Managers (or what I call Exponential PMs) tend to be strong in all of these areas. This is based on studying, speaking with, and coaching PMs and product leaders. Craft Competence ?? Market Competence ?????

Weak Development Team 92

Weak Development Team Development Analytic Tools User Testing 92

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Anyone familiar with Product Management will recognize the immortal phrase ‘influence without authority.’ As a Product Manager, you’re a team player who guides product development along its chartered course, but you have to do that without being the literal captain of the ship.

Product Management 183

Product Management Product Manager Data Visualization Weak Development Team 183

The Product Guy

AUGUST 13, 2020

Guest Post by: Candice Zhang (Mentee, Session 11, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Tauheed Ahmed]. When I first researched about product management, I asked seasoned product managers how they started and they gave me very different kinds of answers. Some of them are good, and some of them are bad.

Product Management 163

Product Management Product Manager Research Software Feedback Software 163

Mind the Product

AUGUST 29, 2019

What’s a partial product manager? We’ve all met one, and many of us have been one – a partial product manager is someone who holds the product manager title, but isn’t doing the full job. It can happen really easily, because great product management encompasses a great deal and is constantly evolving.

Product Research 184

Product Research Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team 184

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!

Product Research 98

Product Research User Testing Customer Feedback Research Software 98

Userpilot

APRIL 6, 2023

Developing and releasing sophisticated products with all the bells and whistles imaginable might seem like a great idea. Overengineered products are difficult to use, filled with bugs, and instead of improving your users’ lives, they make them unnecessarily complicated. Why do developers overengineer software products?

Feedback Software 105

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Research Software User Testing 105

Userpilot

JANUARY 29, 2023

Why do product managers need a new feature validation framework? TL;DR Product managers need a new feature validation framework to ensure that they meet user needs or drive organizational goals and avert product failure. Product teams should invest in validation when developing the MVP.

User Testing 98

User Testing Product Research Framework Feedback Software 98

The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. ” In this case, the previous observations are the articles I’ve been posting on the blog.

Framework 170

Framework Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team 170

Roman Pichler

JANUARY 11, 2022

Second, a learning roadmap allows you to leverage your product roadmapping skills and use them to create an actionable learning plan. For example, the guidelines I have developed for the GO product roadmap template directly apply to the roadmap in figure 1. If that’s the case, then don’t feel bad.

Roadmap 323

Roadmap Weak Development Team Customer Experience Leadership 323

BrainMates

AUGUST 22, 2019

If you work in Product Management and you haven’t heard of Rich Mironov, then best keep this to yourself, and jump onto his blog, pronto, where he’s been blogging about software product management for 18 years. Don’t tolerate bad management if it’s making you miserable.

Weak Development Team 77

Weak Development Team User Testing Product Management Product Manager 77

The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. ” In this case, the previous observations are the articles I’ve been posting on the blog.

Framework 150

Framework Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team 150

The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. ” In this case, the previous observations are the articles I’ve been posting on the blog.

Framework 150

Framework Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team 150

Gainsight

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

To truly excel in product management, you need to have a respect for design, an understanding of countless processes, a passion for problem-solving, excellent communication skills—the list goes on and on. Books for Product Managers. Blogs for Product Managers. Slack Groups for Product Managers.

Books 80

Books Blog Feedback Software User Testing 80

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. Product Development is when most of the code is written and tested.

Product Research 98

Product Research User Testing Research Software Feedback Software 98

The Product Manager Coach Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Being a product manager requires a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy, particularly in stakeholder management. The art of saying “no” is a critical skill that, when done respectfully and decisively, can significantly contribute to the success of your product and your career.

Weak Development Team 52

Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager Data Visualization 52

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Are you tracking product management metrics to evaluate your product and monitor its progress? SaaS products are becoming increasingly data-driven which makes it critical to evaluate product growth using the right metrics. Here are the 3 best tools to improve product management metrics.

Onboarding KPIs 96

Onboarding KPIs Analytic Tools Feedback Software Data Visualization 96

The Product Coalition

MARCH 14, 2019

There are thousands of articles, books , videos , and conferences that discuss the traits necessary for you to become the greatest Product Manager ever. However, information on what makes a disastrous Product Manager is much harder to come by. The “Yes PM” This type of poor Product Manager is difficult to identify.

Weak Development Team 60

Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager Management 60

Mind the Product

MARCH 7, 2017

Or “ How to Manage Software Development in Teams who Think Nothing Like you “ Product management has two diversity problems. Cultural homogeneity in product teams is dead, welcome cultural diversity. It simply doesn’t work. We’re Trapped in our Cultures. How’s that for a mini-UN?

Weak Development Team 140

Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager Management 140

Userpilot

APRIL 25, 2022

Are you using a friction log to track and prioritize what to improve in your product? In this guide, our aim is to help savvy product managers understand what friction logs are, where you might use them, and how to create them. Not all friction is bad. Friction logs can be created by the whole team.

Feedback Software 98

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Data Visualization User Testing 98

The Product Manager Coach Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Get ready for a fantastic new year with my quick goal setting and year-end retrospective exercise designed specifically for product managers looking to grow their careers. Setting goals and planning for the future is crucial for any product manager’s career. But it’s not always easy to know where to start.

Weak Development Team 52

Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager Management 52

The Accidental Product Manager

JULY 18, 2022

The Starbucks product managers are now starting to face more competition for business in China than they have ever experienced before. What should they do with their product development definition now? All of which would look good on any product manager resume. Selling Coffee In China.

Product Management 73

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 73

The Secret PM Handbook

JANUARY 1, 2016

This post is about where I’ll be focusing in 2016 in terms of becoming a more skilled product manager, and in helping others achieve that. But there’s always room for improvement, and as I’ve mentioned lots of times, getting more effective at product management has a huge ROI. It should be very interesting.

Product Management 150

Product Management Product Manager Systems Review Reporting Tools 150

Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 25, 2017

I'm often asked what's the best way for a new product manager to learn the fundamentals of the role or for an experienced product manager to continue to master their craft. I've organized this collection into several sections, starting with product management 101.

Product Research 167

Product Research User Testing Analytic Tools Product Management 167

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What are some examples of product manager goals? Which of them should a product manager focus on in particular when building and launching a product ? The focus of product management is overseeing product development at all stages of its lifecycle. What is product management?

Product Research 98

Product Research User Testing Onboarding KPIs Feedback Software 98

Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Does it have anything to do with the Minimum Viable Product? Why would you care about MVE as a product manager ? Minimum Viable Experience (MVE) describes how your users must feel when they interact with your product to stay with the company and keep using the product. What is a Minimum Viable Experience (MVE)?

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Onboarding KPIs User Testing Customer Feedback 98

Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

What are the best product management books to add to your 2021 reading list? We’ve put together a list for you with a few staples from every product manager’s bookshelf and some new releases too. New in – Best New Product Management Books in 2021. Teresa Torres, Author of Continuous Discovery Habits.

Books 98

Books Research Software Feedback Software Analytic Tools 98

Sequent Learning

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve been working at home, you miss your team. ” Have you been paying attention to your professional development as a product manager? Regardless of your situation, whether you’re a new product manager or one with a few years of experience, you probably should put professional improvement on your agenda.

Weak Development Team 40

Weak Development Team Customer Experience Reporting Tools Development 40

Department of Product

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Product Principles – Examples for Product Managers Make decision making easier with inspiration from top product companies Product principles are used by product teams to help guide decision making. Principles can help guide both strategic decisions and tactical decisions.

Research Software 52

Research Software Product Research Product Management Product Manager 52

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 3, 2022

The product management career path can be incredibly fulfilling as you build and work on products used by millions of users around the world. The success of a product, or even an entire company, rests on the product team. Building impactful products is exciting! Are you cut out for product management?

Weak Development Team 52

Weak Development Team Technical Review Data Visualization Product Management 52

Product Management University

MARCH 28, 2017

When it comes to hiring the right product manager, there’s no foolproof technique. Treat it like you’re shopping for a product. Product management positions are among the toughest to fill due to the broad range of skills and experience that make for success in any given environment. You have a set of needs.

Product Management 100

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team User Testing 100

Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 8, 2021

How product managers can get their teams on the same page. This podcast is getting a new name—Product Masters Now. You don’t need to do anything to keep listening, but it will show in your podcast player not as The Everyday Innovator but as Product Masters Now. 2:30] Why do some teams underperform?

Weak Development Team 101

Weak Development Team Research Software Product Research Construction 101

The Accidental Product Manager

MARCH 11, 2019

The end can come for a product manager when they least expect it Credit: Bill Selak. So here’s a quick question for you: what is the shortest time that you’ve ever worked at a product manager job? That’s why I was surprised when I got fired after two weeks on the job at my new product manager position.

Product Management 99

Product Management Product Manager Weak Development Team Management 99

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 3, 2020

You have no idea about product management? I have compiled the most relevant learning resources (books, blogs, etc) that will help you?—?as to achieve your goals when it comes to building your first prototype with the ultimate goal to find product-market fit. as an entrepreneur?—?to We lose focus.

User Testing 78

User Testing Product Research Product Management Product Manager 78

The Product Coalition

JUNE 17, 2020

The Importance of Data-Driven Product Managers If you don’t have a background in data science, managing data as a product manager can seem like a daunting task. Here, we’ve laid out the main metrics used by great Product Managers to build even greater products. Share your data.

Onboarding KPIs 98

Onboarding KPIs Data Visualization Product Management Product Manager 98

Userpilot

JANUARY 21, 2021

Drawing a clear line between a product owner vs. product manager can be tough, given their varying roles from company to company. Despite any difference in roles, both the product manager and the product owner share a common goal: building products that create value for the stakeholders. In a hurry?

User Testing 98

User Testing Customer Feedback Onboarding KPIs Product Management 98

Bain Public

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Product managers are forever students; they are constantly seeking to learn and grow their skillset and knowledge. As the technology industry continues to grow, so much product managers so they don't fall behind. How do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? Goldstein, Steve J.

Books 52

Books Research Software Product Research Reporting Tools 52