Mind the Product

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Being on the inside of a company as it takes off is a special kind of experience – and being in a product leadership position while that’s going on gives a unique viewpoint. That can provide a fuzzy vision of the future, which by the way may not be right, but it stops it all being chaos. Related Links.

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Bain Public

APRIL 15, 2018

But this is an article about your CEO’s duty to set a vision, to define why your company exists. For some product managers, the thought of talking openly about the void left by a missing vision statement is paralyzing. Without it you can't be vision-driven. You assumed there was a vision. He seems busy.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2019

The other path, the one I’ll focus on in this post, continues along the journey of individual contributor : to mastery of the craft of design, to leadership without the need to manage, to above all else shipping great work. Another dimension on which behaviors can be assessed is whether you are demonstrating leadership in your role.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 22, 2021

that’s not me, I always talk to leadership about my plans and their buy-in is crucial to anything I do as a product manager. Leadership are the ones who can make or break your initiatives internally, they have power. And so we inform them, consult them, involve them.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 28, 2019

Usable – you can’t build features with no cohesive vision that need layers of solution consultants to walk every new customer through them. But it’s important for both sales and product leadership to remember you can’t “table stakes” your way to a dominant market position. You need to differentiate.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 10, 2020

Both positions involve being the keeper of a vision, and both also have to be decision makers by curating ideas from many different sources. As the company grows, it’s natural that the keeper of the product vision, becomes the keeper of the company vision. As a Product Manager, you have very little authority.

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Userpilot

MARCH 8, 2022

Melissa Perri – Speaker, consultant, and teacher in Product Management. She’s currently a consultant, speaker, and teacher in product management. How product strategy uses a company's vision to fuel profitability. Follow her for a good dose of career advice combined with a neverending supply of positive energy.

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Agile Velocity

MAY 14, 2020

We’ve identified nine common business outcomes, all of which are positively influenced by Agile+DevOps. In our experience leadership tends to “Want them all, equally. Any organizational change must have leadership support along the entire journey or it will be short-lived or fail outright. And NOW” Sorry. Enabling Action.

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ProductPlan

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It all starts with a commitment from leadership that strategic thinking and planning are worth the time and makes it a core tenet of the team’s approach. Management consulting firms hire 20-something-year-olds to help with corporate strategy. The vision remains the focus at all times, so it never requires any “extra effort.”.

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Mironov Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2024

12 months) that choices are meaningful and actionable Lends itself to OKRs or metrics Not just an airy 5-year vision with all things for all people.    Approaches need to be appropriate to the organization and leadership, rather than about personal aggrandizement or short-term politics. Short-enough time frame (e.g.

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UX Studio: Product Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To help you find the right match we collected the best UX research consultancies you can work with. . Our diverse team consists of 60 dedicated UX designers and UX research consultants with diverse backgrounds, such as sociology, psychology, or human-computer interactions. You can shorten your search by reaching out to UX studio.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 28, 2017

Ultimately, you’re always in a weaker position if you’ve not prepared the ground for what you hope to achieve. The Vision as a Tool. The outcomes should be clear in the vision you have, as we saw above. Justify Your Position. Use the vision as a tool to avoid non-aligned work. Start with the end in mind.

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Bain Public

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Not only that: giving back requires active involvement and implementing solutions in response to product leadership challenges and Canadian startup ecosystem expectations. How else does Bain Public have a positive effect on the Canadian startup ecosystem? 2021 has been a year full of growth and prosperity for Bain Public.

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Gainsight

AUGUST 2, 2021

If you have ever waited in line for a COVID test or vaccine, you understand how successful operational leadership can hinder or accelerate a positive customer experience. for senior leadership. In Customer Success, operations leaders also play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies by combining technology and data.

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Gainsight

JANUARY 18, 2021

He started in investment banking and later found himself in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). It’s a classic story of what management consultants do,” Chris said. “I You made that transition from consulting and working on business strategy to leading a product team? That’s interesting.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Core Competencies All product managers must be good at communication, analysis, prioritization, breaking down complexity, vision, and managing a roadmap. Some roles require an MBA or relevant business/consulting experience. truly understanding the user’s position, needs, and pains. MBA consultant-types?

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Core Competencies All product managers must be good at communication, analysis, prioritization, breaking down complexity, vision, and managing a roadmap. Some roles require an MBA or relevant business/consulting experience. truly understanding the user’s position, needs, and pains. MBA consultant-types?

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Strategy documents and presentations are not thought-leadership handed down by the product manager from on high, but used as a discussion point in order to get consensus amongst a variety of stakeholders: engineering, sales, marketing, business development, executive management, and so on. Where do we play? And where do we not play?

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 7, 2019

For those who do achieve a position, it helps them keep away potential competitors. This means, roughly, “I will fulfill my product vision, but I’m not talking to customers”. My dad had a consultancy, so I started to get acquainted with Quality Assurance from a young age. In a way, you must craft your own way to the position.

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Bain Public

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Or should they offer transitory leadership support through coaching? Related read: How to Make Sure Your Product Leadership Team Will Boost You Up - Not Drag You Down. Do you accept it and channel it positively? The Product Veteran vs The Coachable Product Leader. So take their advice and execute on it! Accepting Criticism.

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Bain Public

DECEMBER 12, 2019

methane, leachate, fire, safety) and create a positive public perception in the waste management industry. Today, as our partnership together continues, Bain Public has helped them significantly streamline their product review and approval processes as well as refine their vision and help them bridge the gap from strategy to execution.

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Bain Public

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Many CEOs will tell you that they’re the best-informed people when it comes to knowing what customers need — and that they’re in the best position to drive decisions on product priorities. Whether you’re a founder or part of the product, engineering or leadership team, you need actionable strategies and impactful technique that drive results.

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Userpilot

JULY 30, 2021

They must rally a team around a product’s vision and make sure the solution is viable from a business perspective. Product leadership style. At the heart of it, a product manager is responsible for defining a product’s vision and the strategy for achieving that vision. Communicate product strategy and product vision.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the world of product management, where technical acumen, strategic vision, and people skills intersect, there’s an often underutilized asset that many PMs overlook: the power of networking. Being top-of-mind through active networking often leads to referrals, be it for job positions, partnerships, or client projects.

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BrainMates

JULY 3, 2018

See Parity Consulting’s 2018 Product Management Salary Survey. ). They are responsible for all product activities within an organisation, creating the overall product strategy to achieve the corporate vision and goals set by the CEO and board members. Specialisations within Product Management are also starting to emerge.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This individual leads the product team, not by being the boss but by exercising emergent leadership. The vision describes the ultimate purpose for creating the product and the positive change it should bring about. Additionally, it is based on my leadership work, especially my book How to Lead in Product Management. [2]

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Bain Public

APRIL 28, 2020

How would you position your business? Running frequent experiments allows entrepreneurs to test each element of their vision. Bain Public is a Product consultancy that helps companies make smart decisions, and ship top-notch products that captivate customers and achieve business objectives.

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UX Studio

JUNE 30, 2023

USA; Europe $70 – $90 / hr Website design, UI/UX design, Research, Website Audit, Mobile App Design, Consulting, Expert Review Studio 22 Design Studio 22 Design is a creative design firm located in the San Francisco Bay area. Consulting: Our experts can help you get a holistic overview of your product development process.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Considering you will be working with these teams extensively during your tenure, these first impressions must be positive and productive. Yes, new product managers need to make a positive first impression. But the keyword there is positive. But, remember, first impressions are everything.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Josh Fetcher is an author and business consultant. But, in her road to this position, she has actually spent substantial time in some of the top tech companies: beginning as an MBA Intern at Apple, she became Senior Partner Technology Manager at Google and Director of Product at Twitter. Check out her Medium profile !

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Based on my most recent role as a Product Lead, my primary quadrant is the Strategic Product Manager, because the main responsibilities of my role were to conduct research, determine the vision and strategy, set up a product function and create, and support, a realistic roadmap. No, he does not. The parent: A thought leader.

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BrainStation Product Management

MAY 7, 2019

“I’m responsible for helping to build the overall website experience as well as the infrastructure that powers the site, the CMS, and all of the analytics,” said Erica Tsai, Product Consultant at The Wing, a female-only coworking space. “So As for managing products that incorporate new technologies, it’s a difficult position to be in as a PM.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

They spoke on the topic of leadership, and unsurprisingly it was a fascinating and enlightening discussion, with a lot of great insights gleaned from their respective careers. But how can we use our position to empower co-workers and create a more inclusive, diverse, and engaging experience for everyone? Leadership journey.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It’s a superset of the product vision , goals, target markets, differentiators, and initiatives. They’re staffing for these essential tasks instead of leaving product strategy up to the executive team or technical leadership. These could include services such as consulting or customization fees. Metrics that Matter.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Vision – the who and what. Just like any good product team/ squad, my team need a shared vision, which they are aligned around and that gives them a clear sense of purpose. We co-created our vision using Roman Pichler’s canvas. Our team vision is: Create exceptional digital experiences, effectively.

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Mind the Product

AUGUST 19, 2019

For example, SEO is a way to “game” search algorithms and create content that would be shown on the first position in SERP. It’s a combination of user research and expert consultation. Here are a couple of recommendations for you: Clearly communicate the vision and the people problem you’re trying to solve.

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The Product Guy

APRIL 4, 2017

In this position, Dustin’s primary responsibilities include product portfolio management, new product introduction and product line strategy deployment. Paul is a member of the Boston Product Management Association, Boston CTO Club, the Boston-NY CTO HIT Club, co-founder of the Boston Jewish Outdoors Club and product management consultant.

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