UX Studio

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Easier said than done… Is it not just a question of market research vs user research? We wrote this to help you choose the right research methods more easily. In this article we answer: How do we distinguish between types of research? What characteristics define market research vs user research?

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

Looking to become a SaaS product manager? The need for SaaS product managers is skyrocketing with each passing year. More and more businesses develop Software as a Service (SaaS) products to remain relevant in their respective markets and grow their income streams. How to Become SaaS Product Manager?

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The Secret PM Handbook

MAY 5, 2017

One of the most challenging questions about product management has been – in my experience – “What is Product Management?”. I talk about this model with lots of people, but I’ve never explicitly written it down in a post. We’re called “product” managers. Product manager =?

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Userpilot

JANUARY 16, 2024

From analyzing market trends to churning user needs and technical feasibility into golden product ideas, there are many benefits of ChatGPT for product managers. A potent tool, ChatGPT has proven to be a strategic addition to the product management toolkit, churning out ideas in even the most unlikely scenarios.

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 28, 2023

Product Management is a challenging and dynamic field that requires constant adaptation to new technological developments on the one hand and changing customer and market demands on the other hand. You probably heard about chatGPT and the daily changes in the field.

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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!

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 14, 2017

As you may know, the product owner originated from Scrum, where the role is responsible for maximising the value the product creates. This sounds like a text-book product management responsibility to me. Additionally, some approaches like SAFe employ a separate product manager and product owner role.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.

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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.

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Melissa Perri

JUNE 29, 2017

“What is the difference between a Product Owner and a Product Manager?”. Honestly, I did very little of what I teach as Product Management now either. I wasn’t called a Product Manager until I bailed out of that and landed in a startup. I rarely thought about it after that. I liked this name.

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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. The product development process is one aspect of the product management process.

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Product Management Unpacked

AUGUST 21, 2020

Companies of all sizes across industries are looking to hire product managers. With this in mind, company culture, resources and the specific demands of different roles probably play a big part in your decision to take a product management position at a company. Product Management at a Startup .

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

But it’s a dangerous thing to add to your product. As the product manager survey results that we published on Mind the Product suggested, listening to the market doesn’t happen enough among enterprise software designers. Existing customers have a stake in your product supporting their existing work flow.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The eternal debate: product manager vs. project manager. In this article, we’re going to unpack the day-to-day activities of a product and project manager, describe the key areas of overlap and differences between these distinct roles, and, most importantly, cover how they can work together effectively.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 29, 2023

Product management is equal parts art and science – and it’s vital to the success of your SaaS. TL;DR Product management describes the continual process of overseeing the development of a product across its entire lifecycle. Product teams are staffed with various skilled professionals.

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Sequent Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A Guide on How to Become a Product Manager Introduction Are you passionate about leading product development, shaping strategies, and driving innovation? Becoming a Product Manager might be your ideal career path. Networking and Mentorship: Connect with professionals already working as product managers.

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Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Product managers can separate needs from solutions by asking the right questions in the right way. One of the skills you need as a product master is customer and market research. Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers. [0:50] We explored this earlier with Gerry Katz in episode 071.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 22, 2016

As a product manager, I’d like to find some tools that help me do my job. I deal with: Customers – finding their problems and listening to their product feedback. Markets – my segments, their problems, and how to reach them with my solution (and if they are big enough for me to make money).

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The Product Coalition

JULY 6, 2022

Most of our readers would have heard of Agile product management. In fact, the biggest advantage that you can leverage from a startup perspective is Lean product management (‘Lean’ or ‘LPM’). This is why it is important to follow a set of principles that can help you manage your product’s lifecycle better.

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DISQO

JULY 5, 2018

Whereas many organizations have deep and meaningful expertise doing large-scale market research, their findings are hitting critical limitations. As someone who did market research for a decade, the last half while at Toyota, I saw this first-hand. Make small bets, via experimentation.

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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. Plus, don’t forget to download the free guide, 10 Tips for Being a Better Product Manager , at the end of this post!

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Userpilot

MARCH 9, 2023

This article examines why product-market fit analysis is important and how to gather insights into achieving a product-market fit by getting feedback and validating your idea. Calculate churn rate : If you have customers leaving in droves, your product may not provide the value that the customer expected.

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 22, 2024

The essential knowledge areas that give product managers more influence and success Today we’re talking about the seven knowledge areas for product mastery. These are the knowledge areas that make us successful as product masters who know how to create new value for our customers.

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The Secret PM Handbook

MAY 5, 2017

One of the most challenging questions about product management has been – in my experience – “What is Product Management?”. I talk about this model with lots of people, but I’ve never explicitly written it down in a post. We’re called “product” managers. Product manager =?

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Product Innovation Educators

AUGUST 25, 2017

Each week I scour articles, wading through the dogs, and bringing you the best insights to help product managers and innovators be heroes. Tips for conducting consumer and market research for new products. What you can learn from user behavior to improve aspects of products. Read the details at [link].

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 27, 2020

Three phases of pricing for product managers. This episode is about pricing. A lot of product managers are not very involved in pricing decisions. Ben has held several product management roles and is now the senior director for sales operations at FiscalNote. 6:39] Market Research.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this ultimate list of product manager interview questions, we have tried to simplify the process of hiring great product managers. Product management encompasses the entire SaaS lifecycle from ideation to launch and everything that follows. What to look for in product managers? Leadership.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 11, 2020

A good vision exercises pull—it describes a future state that people want to bring about. Cause : A confusion about what an effective product vision is. Solution : Describe the ultimate purpose of your product, the positive change the product should bring about like “healthy eating”. Needs are Features.

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Mind the Product

JUNE 21, 2022

Gaining a competitive advantage in the market is a huge challenge for relatively new SaaS businesses. Before you make any product-driven decision prior to the launching, consider reading this article about using competitive intelligence. [.]

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Userpilot

MARCH 8, 2022

Women are still underrepresented in the Product Profession – with only 33.3% of US Product Managers being female in 2021, according to a metastudy of 30 million profiles conducted by Zippia : Source: [link]. Melissa Perri – Speaker, consultant, and teacher in Product Management. CEO of Product Labs.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2022

Product management specializations have trended upwards in recent months. These “specializations” often place focus around a specific set of skills or needs a company has, somewhat creating a division within the product manager role. Are we breaking apart the product manager role a bit too much?

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 20, 2018

Tell Me About Your Technical Skills: A Non-Technical Product Manager’s Approach At some point everyone has stumbled responding to an interviewer’s question. I needed a moment to develop a response after the recruiter looked at me and said, “Tell me about your technical skills.” But what about technical capabilities?

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This article is tailored for product managers eager to excel in interviews focusing on product sense and execution. In product management , it’s crucial to discern genuine expertise from merely holding a job title. I am not in favor of assigning home exercises. I am not in favor of assigning home exercises.

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BrainMates

JULY 31, 2023

Innovation Is Just Good Product Management By ADRIENNE TAN Innovation has become a buzzword in countless organisations. CEOs want it, strategists write about it, marketers talk about it, and product managers strive to deliver it. What Exactly Is Innovation? That’s ‘invention’, not ‘innovation’.

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Userpilot

JULY 18, 2023

It takes a fair bit of effort and time to keep up with the constant innovation in the product management software space. The tools are constantly evolving and changing their pricing plans, so it may be difficult to ensure that your product team is using the right tools and getting the best value for the money.

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Good Product Manager

APRIL 21, 2015

One of the key responsibilities of a product manager is to decide what features and enhancements should be added to an offering. It’s fairly common for product managers to come up with their own spreadsheets or formulas to do this evaluation. Three Questions About Product Management.

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