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The Definition of Product Management Is Shrinking. It’s Not Good!

Product Management University

The definition of product management has been changing and evolving over the past 10 years and I’m not sure it’s for the better. I make it a regular habit to have conversations with product management directors and VPs. In other words, the agile development process is redefining what we call product management.

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Definition Playbook

The Product Coalition

So I asked the team to share the playbook we’ve used to help prepare them to begin Definition. Read on for the Definition Playbook written by Rebecca Monfries and Nathan Bruce. What is Definition? Once you have completed enough discovery on your product or feature, the next stage is to prepare for the development process?—?to

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The Product Manager Development Framework I Never Had

The Product Coalition

Now, I have the amazing responsibility of coaching other Product Managers. I’ve been on a journey when it comes to PM development frameworks. I have a lot to learn and there are definitely faults with this, but if somebody else can find use in it, I’ll be delighted. I was left mainly to learn from my mistakes.

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Dealing with an Underperforming Development Team

Roman Pichler

A development team does a good job if the following three conditions are fulfilled: First, the group reliably meets the agreed sprint goals and delivers product increments that offer a great user experience and exhibit the desired software quality. This can make it challenging to help a development team improve.

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The Biggest Difference Between Product Management and Portfolio Management

Product Management University

The biggest difference between product management and portfolio management is product management focuses specifically on the success of each product whereas portfolio management focuses on the success of the company (the portfolio) in chosen market segments. Here’s a bonus.

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Level of Effort in Project Management: Definition, Calculation, & Tips

Userpilot

And how relevant is it to product management ? TL;DR According to one definition, the level of effort includes all the work needed to successfully deliver the project. Calculating the level of effort helps managers set budgets and timelines and plan for contingencies. The other definition of the concept is narrower.

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Four Key Product Management Lessons from Jessi Alva, Director, Technical Product Management at SAP Concur

Alchemer Mobile

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. While you can watch the full hour-long interview here , this post breaks down four of the key lessons we learned from Jessi Alva, Director, Technical Product Management at SAP Concur.