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Are You a Business-Savvy Product Manager?

Daniel Elizalde IoT Blog

When I think of business acumen, the show Shark Tank comes to mind. If you are not familiar with it, I really recommend you check it out. The premise is that hopeful entrepreneurs pitch their company to a panel of 5 successful business people (a.k.a Sharks) in hopes of getting investment for their company. It’s very interesting to see the […] The post Are You a Business-Savvy Product Manager?

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How should product managers write requirements?

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A requirement is a short statement of the problem. Everyone has different ways to write requirements. Products are becoming more focused on customer experience and who can get them to market the fastest, and companies who have the most effective requirements help get those products to market faster and with fewer defects. The key to writing good requirements is collaboration with your team, and iterative development.

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The 360 Review Process

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Last week, I recommended everyone complete a 360 review. Here are few of the benefits for doing 360 reviews. For the individual: increased self-awareness, discovering blind spots, understanding strengths, and taking ownership and control of own development. For the organization: improved communication, more open culture, improved team working and mutual understanding, and improved leadership skills / capabilities.