Mind the Product

JANUARY 19, 2021

Startups are often talked about as if they’re all the same, as if experience in one is directly transferable to another. The post The Stages of Startups – Georgie Smallwood on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product. She covers why she [.]. The different stages of tech companies. * Quote of the Episode.

Startups 179

Startups Feedback Software Technical Review Product Research 179

Melissa Perri

JANUARY 4, 2020

I've been reflecting on the last decade in Product Management. Not every company has seen all these changes, but by and large I think it's been a positive push forward and I'm proud of where we've come from and where we have gotten to. -- 2014: "I do not need Product Managers, I can run my company myself,I have the strategy."

Data Visualization 388

Data Visualization User Testing Research Software Feedback Software 388

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For startups, creating a customer-obsessed culture is easier if the founders start with it from the beginning, and are open to doing the right thing to scale the culture with their growth. Doing so requires asking 4 main questions: Do you have the right leadership? Do you have the right incentives for that leadership?

Leadership 128

Leadership Customer Feedback Customer Experience User Testing 128

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

TL; DR: How to Make Agile Work in Fast-Growing Startups For years, I worked in several Berlin-based, fast-growing startups in my capacity as Scrum Master, agile coach, and Product Owner. work in a fast-growing startup. Also, let me introduce you to the anti-patterns agile startups shall avoid at all costs. ?? Taylorism?—?or

Agile 176

Agile Startups Technical Review Software Review 176

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

However, with the growing need for innovation and agility, many of these companies are looking at methodologies like Lean Startup to help them adapt and thrive in turbulent waters. In this scenario, trying to implement the Lean Startup methodology might be like suggesting that “shortcut” to the ocean liner.

Startups 122

Startups Feedback Software Technical Review Software Review 122

Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 7, 2022

Trends influencing the future of leadership – for product managers. Today we are talking about what product managers should know about the future of leadership. Joining us is an expert who tracks the trends influencing the future of leadership—Anne Loehr. 9:48] What does current leadership look like?

Leadership 99

Leadership Product Management Product Manager Management 99

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Our Chairman and Co-founder, Eoghan McCabe , sat down for a chat with Harry Stebbings on the Twenty Minute VC podcast to discuss his startup journey and the lessons he learned while building Intercom. What distinguishes good leadership from bad? How to manage your stakeholders. So it’s scary, but it’s so rewarding.”.

Leadership 211

Leadership Vision Customer Experience Customer Feedback 211

Mind the Product

APRIL 7, 2020

A longtime consultant, author and teacher, we grabbed him for a chat focusing on some of the lessons contained in his fourth book, How to Lead in Product Management. Roman’s new book is How to Lead in Product Management. Lily has spent 13 years in the tech industry working mainly with startups in the SaaS and mobile space.

Feedback Software 164

Feedback Software Leadership Product Research Technical Review 164

The Product Coalition

JULY 22, 2020

Find your leadership style and avoid the fake leadership traps Leadership comes in many shapes and forms, sizes, titles or lack thereof, and has a profound impact on whoever and whatever follows. And in a startup, that’s every single person involved. And in a startup, that’s every single person involved.

Leadership 99

Leadership Weak Development Team Startups Definition 99

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

I came to this conclusion recently while talking to the founders of a few high-growth startups. For example, when startups have fewer than 100 employees, founder team members know all players and it’s a lot easier to drive the bus, so to speak. It’s getting the overall strategy into the heads and hearts of front-line employees.

Startups 126

Startups Strategy Leadership Messaging 126

The Product Coalition

JULY 16, 2023

In recent years it seems that product management is all about execution and delivery. Photo by Kea Mowat on Unsplash When I moved into product management, almost 20 years ago, it used to be a very senior role. Photo by Kea Mowat on Unsplash When I moved into product management, almost 20 years ago, it used to be a very senior role.

Strategy 137

Strategy Product Management Product Manager Management 137

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To survive and succeed, your product leadership must be sharper than ever. We were trying to catch up and close the timeline gaps SARS has created for an important tech transfer project with a Chinese startup. With or without my help, I hope you manage to get to the other side of the downturn stronger. It always helps.

Leadership 78

Leadership User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback 78

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 21, 2018

Design management can be a strange beast. On the other hand, it’s your job to, well, manage them and keep everyone pointed in the right direction and behaving as one coherent unit. The essence of design leadership is the inverse of what I had assumed. What does this have to do with design leadership?

Leadership 200

Leadership Feedback Software Reporting Tools Weak Development Team 200

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Often we talk more about the technical skills, like, portfolio management, being more strategic, etc but being good at those things mean nothing if you can’t build a culture conducive to good product management practices. As a result, I’ve come to value 5 different aspects of product leadership. How do I build alignment?

Leadership 150

Leadership Technical Advisors Product Research Weak Development Team 150

People-First Product Leadership

MARCH 24, 2024

His people-first leadership approach lives on through his son who recognized his father’s skills and ability to lead by example. I recall the startup founder who literally bounced with excitement when we discussed the product being built. I won’t ruin the movie for you. They're testing me." They're not.

Leadership 52

Leadership Weak Development Team Product Management Product Manager 52

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 18, 2021

How do you decide if you’re ready to take up a Product Manager role at a startup? Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

Startups 111

Startups Product Management Product Manager Management 111

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During our careers, we noticed specific issues that re-occur between CEOs and their CPO/VP product in early-stage startups. Early-stage startups are characterized by their fast-paced and dynamic nature, with teams working tirelessly to bring their products to market, validate their assumptions, and gain customer traction.

Startups 114

Startups User Testing Feedback Software Customer Feedback 114

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Startups also have a silent killer. Still, because startup life is so hectic — it might feel like business as usual. The reason I’m talking here primarily about startups is that they are much more volatile than larger companies. For startups, this can be the end. We are a startup, after all.

Startups 78

Startups User Testing Customer Experience Roadmap 78

Userpilot

MARCH 7, 2024

of leadership roles. I wanted to learn more about what challenges are deterring women from entering leadership career paths in tech. Product Manager @ Microsoft & Top Product Management Voice Olga Mykhoparkina – CEO & Founder of Quoleady *Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity TL;DR When did you get into tech?

Technical Review 104

Technical Review CTO Coach Startups Feedback Software 104

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2018

At Reddit, he led a team of 35 – none of whom knew how to manage other engineers. He had to quickly determine which team members displayed a potential for leadership and teach them the fundamentals of management so they could make new hires and scale – without ruining the culture. Managers and leaders are different.

Engineering 141

Engineering Leadership CTO Coach Feedback Software 141

Userpilot

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Knowing when and how to grow your team requires a bit of strategic management on your side, particularly when it comes to the hire of your first product manager. And most importantly, how do you know when it's time to hire a great product manager? What is a Product Manager and what do they do?

Feedback Software 97

Feedback Software Startups Product Management Product Manager 97

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 20, 2024

For 2024, several excellent conferences dedicated to product management are available, addressing the increasing interest in this field. I also thank Product Coalition founder Jay Stansell, who has provided a collaborative product management education environment.

Product Management 115

Product Management Product Manager Workshop Customer Feedback 115

NextBigWhat

MARCH 13, 2021

I learned about leadership & scaling from Sheryl Sandberg. My direct manager for 10+ yrs, we spent countless hours together in weekly 1x1s (she attended religiously), meetings, offsites, dinners, travel, etc. Execs often fall into the trap of only managing rather than doing. Follow @DanRose999.

Leadership 98

Leadership Systems Review Feedback Software Management 98

The Product Coalition

MAY 21, 2024

Sometimes investing in deep tech requires truly innovative product management strategies and frameworks. Unlike conventional tech startups, deep tech ventures delve into cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology, promising groundbreaking solutions to complex global challenges.

Biotechnology 127

Biotechnology Research Software Artificial Inteligence Product Management 127

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. As colleagues, managers, and leaders, we can’t just remain passive bystanders. Leadership journey. A few years later, joined a startup.

Leadership 118

Leadership Presentation Customer Experience Weak Development Team 118

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

How NOT to manage a Startup As a product manager, I led 2 teams in my recent startup gig with a lot of uncertainty, distractions and constant changes that impacted the engineers. A startup that is trying to scale, there are good and bad times. Leadership was being reactive rather than proactive.

Startups 60

Startups Weak Development Team Vision Leadership 60

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Equally importantly, at the same time, it has its applications beyond stress reduction or pain management. As a first-time founder, I have been reflecting a lot on leadership, mindfulness, and how much of a difference it makes in how I work and interact with my team. What intention do you bring to your role? Start and end with love. ?

Leadership 78

Leadership Startups Vision Article 78

ProductPlan

AUGUST 7, 2020

When I started my career as an engineer, I didn’t set my sights on becoming a product manager. Flash forward fifteen years later, and I’m the Director of Product Management at HG Insights. So, what qualities does it take to become a product manager ? My Journey Transitioning from Engineering to Product Management.

Engineering 107

Engineering Leadership Customer Experience Feedback Software 107

Nulab

JUNE 4, 2020

Of course, any advice worth considering will at least mention leadership. Owning key projects, seeking a more left-to-right view of the business, and pushing new goals are a few ways you can demonstrate leadership potential when seeking a new role. Foundation of leadership. Money matters.

Leadership 62

Leadership Data Visualization Reporting Tools Management 62

Modus Create

MARCH 17, 2022

Executives across industries are reimagining leadership principles that thrive in an agile business environment — principles that don’t treat change as an anomaly but a culture. . What is Agile Leadership? 5 Principles of Agile Leadership. Here are five agile leadership principles that have served us well: 1.

Leadership 98

Leadership Agile Reporting Tools Feedback Software 98

Product Management Unpacked

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Here’s what strategic partner PayPal did to bring scaled product management to life for this startup-oriented software engineer. He expected to get what he needed from Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Science in Product Management (MSPM) program. Is there a better way to do it?”. Those were my questions.

Software Engineering 195

Software Engineering Analytic Tools Engineering Data Visualization 195

Mind the Product

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I joined the Mind the Product Leadership Forum in London. Whether we work at a big company or a small startup, we need to monitor how our teams are growing. A product manager is like a leader of a band. Another hot topic at the MTP Leadership Forum was related to autonomy. Leadership can be Lonely.

Leadership 107

Leadership Customer Experience Framework Startups 107

The Product Guy

AUGUST 1, 2017

A Product manager tasked to lead and manage her team while still providing product management capabilities; that was my position when I was selected to be part of the product mentorship program and paired with Amanda Ralph, my new mentor. Indeed the role of a product leader is different to that of a product manager.

Leadership 99

Leadership Product Management Product Manager Product Research 99

The Product Coalition

APRIL 20, 2019

What is Product Leadership?—?really? Photo by rob walsh on Unsplash With so many Product Management articles out there, let’s talk ‘Product Leadership’ for a change. Product Leadership is NOT necessarily about having the best Product Manager skills. you need to master professional and self leadership.

Leadership 76

Leadership Agile Consulting Startups 76

Product Innovation Educators

JULY 6, 2020

How product managers can boost innovation in companies large and small. In 2012 I read a book titled, Startup Owner’s Manual: The Step-by-Step Guide for Building a Great Company. Consequently, I think of Eric Ries as the create of Lean Startup and Steve Blank as its father. Successful startups ignored that advice.

Startups 88

Startups User Testing Customer Experience Development 88

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the different types of product managers? We also look at the levels of seniority among product managers as well as the skills they need to lead successful teams and build products that delight customers. TL;DR A product manager oversees the entire software product development cycle, from discovery to launch and beyond.

Research Software 89

Research Software Analytic Tools Feedback Software Product Research 89

Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For product managers, this means evolving to build for upmarket companies while ensuring Intercom’s long-standing customers remain at the center of what we do. Product management varies depending on your industry, company stage, company leadership, or teammates. This approach was crucial to designing our Articles product.

Feedback Software 249

Feedback Software Product Management Product Manager User Testing 249