Mind the Product

AUGUST 19, 2019

In 2006 Netflix organised a $1,000,000 competition to improve its recommendations: the goal was to improve the predictions of how many stars a user would give to a particular movie. Here are a couple of recommendations for you: Clearly communicate the vision and the people problem you’re trying to solve.

Artificial Inteligence 195

Artificial Inteligence Data Visualization Product Research Reporting Tools 195

Mind the Product

MAY 16, 2018

In 2006, Alan Mulally took over as president and CEO of a struggling Ford Motor Company. You could point to his success at negotiating new contracts with labour unions to cut costs, increases in organisational efficiencies, or his introduction of a strong vision to enhance stakeholder value.

Weak Development Team 120

Weak Development Team Automotive Data Visualization Feedback Software 120

freshtrax

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Platforms like Facebook (since 2004), X (formerly Twitter) (since 2006), and Instagram (since 2010) have changed the way we communicate. Self-driving taxis (2014-Present) Self-driving cars have long been a vision of the future, and over the past two decades, we’ve seen this dream begin to materialize.

Generative AI 64

Generative AI Entertainment Transportation Data Visualization 64

UX Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

They believe so strongly in their vision that they assume it’s universally appealing. Why this usually happens: Overconfidence: Entrepreneurs sometimes assume they know their audience intimately because they have a vision for their product. Twitter: X The social network was founded in 2006.

Branding 98

Branding User Testing Product Research Data Visualization 98

BrainMates

AUGUST 7, 2018

Says Nick Coster, “Since 2004-2006 when Facebook, Twitter and other social media ushered in a new era for the internet as a two-way medium, people shared the successes and failures of their product experiences with huge networks that enabled viral spreads of customer experiences. So why are Product Managers in short supply now?

Reporting Tools 74

Reporting Tools Product Management Product Manager Customer Experience 74

Good Product Manager

DECEMBER 4, 2016

On December 4, 2006, I published my first post on this blog , where I wrote, “If you want to be a good product manager, share your knowledge. Looking back over the past ten years, I’m gratified to see that I’ve been able to follow through on that early vision (and quite frankly pretty surprised at how accurately, too).

Product Management 60

Product Management Product Manager Management Management 60

Good Product Manager

DECEMBER 4, 2016

On December 4, 2006, I published my first post on this blog , where I wrote, “If you want to be a good product manager, share your knowledge. Looking back over the past ten years, I’m gratified to see that I’ve been able to follow through on that early vision (and quite frankly pretty surprised at how accurately, too).

Product Management 60

Product Management Product Manager Management Management 60

BrainMates

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Defining and evolving the product vision. 2006) Marketing, 7th Ed. Managing the product throughout the product lifecycle ensures that it continues to satisfy market needs including: Gathering and prioritising customer and business requirements. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK Guide. 3rd Edition. 2] Kotler, P.,

Product Management 75

Product Management Product Manager Management Management 75

The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

As YouTube was bought by Google in 2006, you can expect YouTube’s company values to be very much in line with theirs. Big tech companies with lots of appeal have the luxury of being very selective about who they hire, and they’re going to want someone who shares their vision. What Are the Core Values?

Product Management 60

Product Management Product Manager Management Management 60

The Product Coalition

MAY 21, 2020

In 2006, Zune’s ability to wirelessly send a song from one device to another was way ahead of its time. Generally, a Product Manager owns more of the product vision. Robbie Bach Before you say that Zune didn’t have a USP compared to the iPod, it actually did. A Product Designer has more of an artistic flair.

User Testing 82

User Testing Research Software Data Visualization Feedback Software 82

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

every organization needs to acquire a holistic understanding of an agile product creation process: A vision leads to a strategy that (probably) results in a portfolio of products (and services). Example : The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me) from August 2nd, 2006.) software is eating the world?—?,

Product Research 101

Product Research User Testing Customer Experience Reporting Tools 101

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

We are delighted to chat with you about your work at Crowley Carbon and your wider vision for making global companies more sustainable. And that went on to become a monster, I floated it on the London Stock Exchange in 2006, exited it in 2008 for about a half a billion bucks and that brings us up to the latest bunch of companies.

Reporting Tools 183

Reporting Tools Transportation Travel Data Visualization 183

UX Studio: Product Management

JULY 29, 2020

If we listened carefully and made sure that everyone’s voice got heard we might find that their individual goals are perfectly aligned with the higher level vision and the underlying reasons are perfectly clear for everyone across the organisation. Find purpose. The team shares a common purpose that is clear and motivating for them.

Leadership 56

Leadership Research Software Development Team Review Product Research 56

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

She studied Computer Science at Stanford and joined the company in its early stages, way back in 2006. You can also take a look at his Eugene’s Twitter profile if you want a shorter, up-to-date window into his vision of the current product scene. 29 Product Leaders You Must Follow Julie Zhuo is Product Design VP at Facebook.

Research Software 70

Research Software Analytic Tools User Testing Data Visualization 70

UX Studio: Product Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Since the company’s foundation in 2006, Qubstudio’s team has grown into 75 professionals, expanding from Product Designers and UX Researchers to Content Writers, Strategists, and Project Managers. . Product Vision & Strategy. The agency’s mission is “to help businesses put people at the center of their innovations”. UX/UI Audit .

User Testing 52

User Testing Research Software Product Research UX 52

UX Studio: Product Management

JULY 9, 2021

The packages include short one-week sprints for defining visions and validating them with quick prototyping and longer packages for research services, branding, or design maturity audits. Founded in 2006, Plug & Play is a UX agency based in London and Surrey. Super User Studio markets its services in starter service packages.

Research Software 52

Research Software UX User Testing Product Research 52

Product Talk

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

By 2004, Microsoft was already announcing that they didn’t want to support it anymore, and by 2006 they ended support for it. This is one of Microsoft’s worst products. It was their follow-up to Windows 98. It was launched in June of 2000. So what led to this failure?

Product Research 100

Product Research Research Software User Testing Reporting Tools 100

The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In 2006, Henry Ford’s great-grandson said that the attribution to Ford was accurate. It’s true in a broader context, but when it comes to listening to customers, you must remember that customers give you valuable insight into their needs, but it’s your responsibility to filter that through the lens of your product vision and strategy.

User Testing 100

User Testing Research Software Customer Feedback Feedback Software 100

Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This was one of the defining moments that inspired the creation of HubSpot back in 2006. But there needs to be a clear vision and purpose – a “why” so to speak. Even with a clear vision, like HubSpot’s permission-based inbound marketing, forging the path for a new category is no easy feat.

Inbound 211

Inbound Outbound Customer Experience Reporting Tools 211

The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The dating platform “YouTube” rebranded as a video website and sold in 2006 to Google for USD 1.6 The decision to pivot in 2006 came at the right time and allowed the team to fully focus on the Twitter product and all of its 5,000 users at the time. Does the product have an imbalanced cost benefit? They called the product “Twttr”.

Weak Development Team 157

Weak Development Team Technical Review Workshop Customer Feedback 157

ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

By unpacking Amazon’s product strategy, we endeavored to see whether or not the company stayed true to its core vision and mission when put to the ultimate test. Then in 2006, Amazon added AWS to the product mix. Amazon’s mission and vision statements guide both the company’s product strategies and business goals. It’s the same.

Product Strategy 87

Product Strategy User Testing Strategy Technical Review 87

Business of Software Conference

MARCH 24, 2021

And then you end up building multiple products over a number of years, we launched in 2004, we launch Basecamp, and 2005, we launch Ta-da list, and then we launched Backpack in the same year in 2006, we launched Campfire. So David and I set the direction, and the strategy and the vision and sort of where we’re headed.

Feedback Software 40

Feedback Software Research Software User Testing Product Research 40

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It’s unusual to have folks who have a strong vision who are also open-minded. You really had a vision for where the industry was going, and how products would evolve, and I had so much fun in conversations riffing on ideas with all of you. And that’s even a part of our values, which is super cool.

Feedback Software 209

Feedback Software Research Software User Testing Reporting Tools 209

Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 25, 2017

I then break down the resources into the way I think about what a product manager does, which is drive the vision, strategy, design, and execution of their product. One of the key responsibilities of a product manager is to define, articulate, and evangelize the vision for their product.

Product Research 168

Product Research User Testing Product Management Product Manager 168