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So this is crazy. Click here to read last year’s Pulse recap blog and scroll down to the bottom. I’ll wait! Welcome back! So we’re weeks away from Pulse 2019, and guess where I’m drafting this blog post? That’s right! The hospital. MORE
How important are good writing skills for product managers? The short answer is, really, really important. You’ve written an MRD that (in your own mind) is a masterpiece, but no one’s reading it! You have to explain the gist of it in every meeting. There are two primary reasons. MORE
This is the sixth episode of our podcast “Product Success Management Issues” In this episode we are featuring Clarence Hempfield, he is currently the Vice President of Product Management, Location Intelligence at Pitney Bowes. MORE
It may be obvious, but defining your strategy, goals, and mission is something we all need to have rooted at the heart of everything we do – but it’s very easy to get pulled in countless different directions while we try to deliver against these. MORE
“It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future.” ” Danish proverb. What does “second quarter” mean to you? For most technical teams, the second quarter is when they work on a project from April to June, hoping to deliver it by late June or early July. For executives and marketing teams, second quarter means the project will be available on April 1 at 8:00am so they can start promoting it. MORE
Jeremy Brown heads up Red Hat’s Open Innovation Labs in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and he works with organisations who are looking to adapt their operations for the technology landscape of the digital era. MORE
What are beta program metrics exactly? Which ones are important? Why do I need them? These are the types of questions that suddenly pop into the minds of product and program managers when an executive team comes looking for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). MORE
The Modus team recently attended the 2019 Atlassian Summit in Las Vegas. Among all the Keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking, there were a lot of exciting announcements at this year’s event about the future of the tool suite. MORE
But it can be a real challenge knowing that’s what you’re doing from the outset. In late 2007, a pair of roommates found themselves scraping their wallets to come up with enough cash to cover their exorbitant San Francisco rent. MORE
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more updates :) Breakup woes was originally published in ProductCoalition.com on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. humor art technology startup comics MORE
As your sales organization scales up, there’s one function that becomes crucial to your ability to drive revenue efficiently – sales operations. Until Xerox created the first team in the 1970s, sales operations didn’t exist. MORE
Being a product manager, especially in the tech industry, can be a little overwhelming. Any PM who wants a mental refresh and a resurgence of energy might consider meditation as a way to manage their busyness and stress. Just ask Randhir Vieira — he’s been a meditator for over 25 years. MORE
The term “design” often describes a visual output – a form, colour, texture, layout – or a styling activity. In other cases, the meaning of design goes beyond a product’s appearance, also referring to how it works and its functionality. MORE
I once bought this t-shirt for a fellow product manager: Why? Because product management is HARD. Some have even called it one of the hardest jobs in software. Still, someone has to do it, and that someone needs to have some seriously solid skills. What makes a great PM (and how to hire one) has. MORE
I’ve been curious about how product managers weigh various factors in selecting new jobs. I have written about the various criteria that I’ve heard people using to make these decisions. These conversations left me yearning for a more quantitative understanding around relative rankings. MORE
It turns out that where you got your MBA isn’t a predictor of your success as a CEO. Actually, neither is your past performance! At least, that’s if you use stock prices as a yardstick for success. MORE
The rollercoaster ride that is product development is inherently chaotic and ever-changing. So, as process-oriented professionals, we product managers look to the structure and predictability of a scientific approach for certainty. Our inputs into such a scientific approach, however, are based on assumptions – either individual or corporate – that contain significant amounts of uncertainty. MORE
Putting the Focus on Frameworks Rather Than Outcomes In my post about Product Thinking vs. Project Thinking , I highlight the differences between the two mindsets. Fundamentally, project thinking is about outputs and timelines while product thinking is focused on outcomes and solutions. MORE
Debbie Madden wants you to make better teams – but because she knows what she’s doing, she gave her book the attention-grabbing title Hire Women. MORE
Make Sure Your Software Usage Analytics Solution Was Designed For the Job. Most software companies want to know more about how their customers and trial users are engaging with their software. MORE
Product management as a whole is currently evolving, and many companies are still trying to clearly define the role in their organizations. MORE
This post describes the fourth phase in the Optimal Product Process: Qualify. Download the entire Optimal Product Process Ebook 3.0: CLICK HERE. As the end of development nears, the team determines if the product is ready to move into the final qualification phase. MORE
The power of small groups, loosely connected, with a common purpose to propel products. I’ve been looking forward to this discussion with Greg Satell since hearing he was working on a new book, titled Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change. MORE
unsplash Use what you know to find out what you don’t It is common practice to develop while you leave room for changing requirements: agile methodology. But as a Product Manager, how do you keep track of customer needs? Especially when they seem to be moving targets? MORE
What is Product Leadership?—?really? really? Photo by rob walsh on Unsplash With so many Product Management articles out there, let’s talk ‘Product Leadership’ for a change. As so often, it’s better to start with what it is not. It’s NOT about UI, UX or even engagement or retention?—?What MORE
For the last 18 months our team has been working to rebuild an existing system using entirely new technologies, methodologies, and a new development team. My company, Hindawi, developed a platform in the mid 2000s to allow academics to peer review academic papers online. For 10 years, the system performed admirably, helping the company grow rapidly as a publisher of academic journals. The platform has ballooned in complexity over time, becoming a labyrinth of tightly coupled services. MORE
One of the product design principles we have at Intercom is “What you ship is what matters.” ” But what do you ship? It’s a fundamental question that every product designer needs to ask themselves. Click to enlarge. There are three potential answers: “I ship design.”. “I MORE
Things don’t always go right. And when things do go astray, you need to save the day. Especially in a Citrix digital workspace environment, there are too many things that could go wrong and affect application/desktop session access. MORE
Ask any SaaS company about their key metrics, and growth will inevitably come up quickly. MORE
Mind the Product
APRIL 19, 2019
It may be obvious, but defining your strategy, goals, and mission is something we all need to have rooted at the heart of everything we do – but it’s very easy to get pulled in countless different directions while we try to deliver against these.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 20, 2019
What is Product Leadership?—?really? really? Photo by rob walsh on Unsplash With so many Product Management articles out there, let’s talk ‘Product Leadership’ for a change. As so often, it’s better to start with what it is not. It’s NOT about UI, UX or even engagement or retention?—?What
280 Group
APRIL 15, 2019
This post describes the fourth phase in the Optimal Product Process: Qualify. Download the entire Optimal Product Process Ebook 3.0: CLICK HERE. As the end of development nears, the team determines if the product is ready to move into the final qualification phase.
Spice Catalyst
APRIL 14, 2019
This is the sixth episode of our podcast “Product Success Management Issues” In this episode we are featuring Clarence Hempfield, he is currently the Vice President of Product Management, Location Intelligence at Pitney Bowes.
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APRIL 16, 2019
How important are good writing skills for product managers? The short answer is, really, really important. You’ve written an MRD that (in your own mind) is a masterpiece, but no one’s reading it! You have to explain the gist of it in every meeting. There are two primary reasons.
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Inside Intercom
APRIL 15, 2019
One of the product design principles we have at Intercom is “What you ship is what matters.” ” But what do you ship? It’s a fundamental question that every product designer needs to ask themselves. Click to enlarge. There are three potential answers: “I ship design.”. “I
Product Innovation Educators
APRIL 15, 2019
The power of small groups, loosely connected, with a common purpose to propel products. I’ve been looking forward to this discussion with Greg Satell since hearing he was working on a new book, titled Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change.
Revulytics
APRIL 17, 2019
Make Sure Your Software Usage Analytics Solution Was Designed For the Job. Most software companies want to know more about how their customers and trial users are engaging with their software.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 14, 2019
Putting the Focus on Frameworks Rather Than Outcomes In my post about Product Thinking vs. Project Thinking , I highlight the differences between the two mindsets. Fundamentally, project thinking is about outputs and timelines while product thinking is focused on outcomes and solutions.
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Mind the Product
APRIL 16, 2019
Jeremy Brown heads up Red Hat’s Open Innovation Labs in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and he works with organisations who are looking to adapt their operations for the technology landscape of the digital era.
Pragmatic Marketing
APRIL 16, 2019
“It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future.” ” Danish proverb. What does “second quarter” mean to you? For most technical teams, the second quarter is when they work on a project from April to June, hoping to deliver it by late June or early July. For executives and marketing teams, second quarter means the project will be available on April 1 at 8:00am so they can start promoting it.
Inside Intercom
APRIL 16, 2019
As your sales organization scales up, there’s one function that becomes crucial to your ability to drive revenue efficiently – sales operations. Until Xerox created the first team in the 1970s, sales operations didn’t exist.
Modus Create
APRIL 16, 2019
The Modus team recently attended the 2019 Atlassian Summit in Las Vegas. Among all the Keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking, there were a lot of exciting announcements at this year’s event about the future of the tool suite.
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Mind the Product
APRIL 17, 2019
Debbie Madden wants you to make better teams – but because she knows what she’s doing, she gave her book the attention-grabbing title Hire Women.
eG Innovations
APRIL 16, 2019
Things don’t always go right. And when things do go astray, you need to save the day. Especially in a Citrix digital workspace environment, there are too many things that could go wrong and affect application/desktop session access.
Centercode
APRIL 16, 2019
What are beta program metrics exactly? Which ones are important? Why do I need them? These are the types of questions that suddenly pop into the minds of product and program managers when an executive team comes looking for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
UX Studio
APRIL 16, 2019
The term “design” often describes a visual output – a form, colour, texture, layout – or a styling activity. In other cases, the meaning of design goes beyond a product’s appearance, also referring to how it works and its functionality.
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The Product Coalition
APRIL 20, 2019
unsplash Use what you know to find out what you don’t It is common practice to develop while you leave room for changing requirements: agile methodology. But as a Product Manager, how do you keep track of customer needs? Especially when they seem to be moving targets?
Mind the Product
APRIL 18, 2019
The rollercoaster ride that is product development is inherently chaotic and ever-changing. So, as process-oriented professionals, we product managers look to the structure and predictability of a scientific approach for certainty. Our inputs into such a scientific approach, however, are based on assumptions – either individual or corporate – that contain significant amounts of uncertainty.
ProductCraft
APRIL 15, 2019
I once bought this t-shirt for a fellow product manager: Why? Because product management is HARD. Some have even called it one of the hardest jobs in software. Still, someone has to do it, and that someone needs to have some seriously solid skills. What makes a great PM (and how to hire one) has.
Inside Intercom
APRIL 18, 2019
But it can be a real challenge knowing that’s what you’re doing from the outset. In late 2007, a pair of roommates found themselves scraping their wallets to come up with enough cash to cover their exorbitant San Francisco rent.
ProductPlan
APRIL 18, 2019
Ask any SaaS company about their key metrics, and growth will inevitably come up quickly.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 18, 2019
I’ve been curious about how product managers weigh various factors in selecting new jobs. I have written about the various criteria that I’ve heard people using to make these decisions. These conversations left me yearning for a more quantitative understanding around relative rankings.
Mind the Product
APRIL 15, 2019
For the last 18 months our team has been working to rebuild an existing system using entirely new technologies, methodologies, and a new development team. My company, Hindawi, developed a platform in the mid 2000s to allow academics to peer review academic papers online. For 10 years, the system performed admirably, helping the company grow rapidly as a publisher of academic journals. The platform has ballooned in complexity over time, becoming a labyrinth of tightly coupled services.
ProductCraft
APRIL 16, 2019
Being a product manager, especially in the tech industry, can be a little overwhelming. Any PM who wants a mental refresh and a resurgence of energy might consider meditation as a way to manage their busyness and stress. Just ask Randhir Vieira — he’s been a meditator for over 25 years.
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Gainsight
APRIL 17, 2019
It turns out that where you got your MBA isn’t a predictor of your success as a CEO. Actually, neither is your past performance! At least, that’s if you use stock prices as a yardstick for success.
ProductBoard
APRIL 18, 2019
Product management as a whole is currently evolving, and many companies are still trying to clearly define the role in their organizations.
The Product Coalition
APRIL 20, 2019
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more updates :) Breakup woes was originally published in ProductCoalition.com on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. humor art technology startup comics
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