The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We’re well overdue a conversation about Product Managers and technical skills. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times the industry tries to reassure newcomers that you don’t need to be a full stack software engineer to be a good Product Manager. That being said, Product Managers are still part of the tech industry.

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

APM (Associate Product Manager) Programs were a mainstay of the tech industry, especially in Silicon Valley, and were a reliable entry point for aspiring Product Managers. With the tech industry picking itself back up after the events of 2020, it’s high time we give APMs the TLC they deserve.

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 26, 2021

How product managers can benefit from Scrum for joyful, prosperous, and sustainable work. The 2020 State of Agile Report found that only 5% of organizations have never used Agile practices. Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers. [1:55] million certifications.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 10, 2020

While some may say that a Product Manager is ‘the CEO of the product’, that’s not entirely true. As a Product Manager, you have very little authority. While the buck stops with you when it comes to product decision making, the overall health of the company doesn’t rest on your shoulders.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 15, 2021

Good Product Managers make decisions based on the world as it is today. Great Product Managers make decisions based on how the world is going to be tomorrow. 2020 has been a year of upheaval, challenge and opportunity. The good news is, this trend is likely to necessitate further demand for Product Managers.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2019

As we approach 2020, those of us in the tech/product world are looking to the future and SpaceX’s ambition for our new decade can teach us some valuable lessons. We’re currently forming our report on the Future of Product Management, and we need your expert insights. Are you interested in Product Management?

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Product Management University

MARCH 26, 2020

Proficientz is giving back to the product management and product marketing community that has given us incredible support for the past 18 years. We’re offering the opportunity to learn a unique “solutions” approach to product management and product marketing that’s practically free!

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JULY 13, 2020

Product Managers are often called “Product CEOs” or “Mini GMs”, but they rarely have direct control over the inputs that lead to successful products. There’s no set skillset or formal certification for PMs like there is for Project Management (PMP). Still, there’s a place for certification on your resume.

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 26, 2021

How product managers can benefit from Scrum for joyful, prosperous, and sustainable work. The 2020 State of Agile Report found that only 5% of organizations have never used Agile practices. Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers. [1:55] million certifications.

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ProductPlan

JUNE 16, 2022

In the years leading up to the pandemic, there was already a notable increase in demand for product managers. And as organizations pivoted to digital spaces, this hunger for product management expertise grew ravenous. Organizations across sectors invested much in the way of building out product teams.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 29, 2020

We’re here to teach you important skills and methodologies for Product Management, and having good mental health is as important an asset to any PM as data skills and tech knowhow. It’s also very common when you’re in the job-hunting phase of your product career. Impostor syndrome can also kick in after a failure.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 15, 2020

One of the latest buzzwords in the Product world is ‘Product Led-Growth.’ And does focusing on a product-led growth strategy make you a Growth Product Manager? Let’s examine this “new” trend… What Does Product-Led Growth Mean? A product-led growth strategy. But what exactly does this mean?

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Has any phrase seemed to be so appropriate for 2020? At CES 2020, climate change tech was a highlight of the event , with 6 startups being highlighted as the most innovative. Product Management is about facing problems or pain points, no matter how big or small, and building the right solutions for them.

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Userpilot

MARCH 11, 2022

To help you in your first 90 days on the job, we’ve compiled a collection of some of the best product management resources. The collection includes our favorite conferences, podcasts, blogs, books, newsletters, courses, and Slack groups for product managers. What does product management include?

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In short, a Product Roadmap is somewhere in between a marketing strategy, a business plan, a feature description, a list of essential tasks and priority targets; all at the same time. 5 Product Roadmap Examples for 2020 Let’s check out some diverse ways of roadmapping that can take your product to the next level in 2020.

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The Basics of Product Management

JUNE 7, 2020

Getting a job in product management is easy. But, there are easy steps that you can follow to become a Product Manager. So, how to become a product manager with no experience? Steps to Become a Product Manager. Product Management Skill Set. Product Manager Certification.

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Userpilot

JULY 8, 2021

Product manager courses are everywhere. Product management is one of the most diverse disciplines and requires an extremely broad set of skills. Additionally, the product manager role drastically changes with your seniority. Beginner product manager. Mid-career product manager.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 14, 2020

Had they not tested, they could have build an extravagant system, with all the cool features Airbnb has in 2020, only to find that people didn’t want to stay in other people’s homes. Luckily for them, they were onto something… You might also be interested in: How to Get a Product Management Job at Airbnb 3.

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ProductPlan

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Product managers, product leaders, and product executives have no shortage of educational opportunities. From books , podcasts , and blogs to earning certificates and joining online communities , there is truly an abundance of options (read the short Guide to Product Management Resources to learn even more).

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 5, 2021

Join us on February 3, 2021: Hands-on Agile #29: Scrum Guide 2020?—?Reloaded. Regarding certifications of candidates, I recommend looking out for those with PSPO I , PSPO II , and particularly PSPO III certificates from Scrum.org. ?? Product Owner Anti-Patterns? Do you want to get this article in your inbox in the future?

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The Product HQ

JUNE 10, 2024

Are you looking to break into an exciting career in B2B product management? Then ensure you have the right skills before commencing a B2B product manager job. B2B Product management guides the activities of the entire product life cycle from product indentation to its final launch.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Well, let’s explore 8 of the latest trends in the consumer landscape and share some product management strategies you can apply to take advantage of these trends. TL;DR Gather customer feedback : Actively collecting and acting on customer feedback enhances user experience, builds loyalty, and helps guide product development.

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UX Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

While this information can help you decide if you would want to take a certain course— and Polina also delved into this subject with “ Selecting the right conversation design course ”— this post does not explicitly answer the question of, “ Are employers expecting to see a CxD certification on my job application? ” Okay, let’s get started.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

(PS, if you’re into Slack communities, you should definitely check out the largest Slack community dedicated to Product Management !) Golden Kitty Award Winner: No Code: If you know and love Product Hunt as much as we do, then you’ll know about their annual Golden Kitty Awards! Does This Mean Product Managers Can Build Apps?

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a seasoned product manager, I’ve experienced the excitement and challenges that come with building successful products. Why Product Coalition on Substack? Over time, it has become the world’s largest unaffiliated product management community, boasting over 1 million readers and 20,000 email subscribers.

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Product Owner is the least well-defined accountability within the Scrum framework and?—?at Please note that I will continue using ‘role’ on occasions throughout this document, although the Scrum Guide 2020 now speaks of ‘accountabilities.’) Lastly, there is an overlap with the product manager role. at the same time?—?the

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If your product or service cannot keep the customers it attracts, it cannot grow. In Product Management, we use the ‘leaky bucket’ analogy. A good Product Managers knows that paying attention to churn rates is another step towards understanding your customer base, and how well you serve their needs.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Being a Product Manager means helping great people to build awesome things…but what happens when you want to flex your tech muscles and build something yourself? Plenty of product people have started their own side projects, which we go over in more detail in our comprehensive guide to side projects. What is Crowdfunding?

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Hi, I am Polina, a product manager at wellio?—?a Maybe after reading several bestselling books about behavioral design like “Hooked” or “Nudge” you feel a little bit like me: having a strong urge to start applying new knowledge for your product and a very big question “Where should I start?”.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Even industry experts have conflicting opinions when it comes to product design vs UX design. For example, Rob Fontenot, Growth Product Manager at Lendio, Founder at Path2Product , suggests that the difference between these roles is primarily an issue of perception. How to start your career as a product or UX designer?

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