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The “51331 memo” and the origins of product management

Product Management Unpacked

This approach not only gave the brand man — eventually the brand manager — ownership of a given brand, but it also allowed P&G to better differentiate the various brands in its portfolio. Today, product management has evolved into one of the most critical roles in software organizations.

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When going fast is not the same as going somewhere

The Product Coalition

For instance, the razor company aligned their activities with P&G’s well respected advertising and customer research activity system. Porter differentiates between merely running in the same direction, s imple consistency, and working together to create synergy effects, reinforcement.

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Top 9 Digital Design Agencies in 2023

UX Studio: Product Management

These leave an exceptional first impression and differentiate our clients from competitors. The digital design company has collaborated with tech startups, software development companies, and various businesses and brands to bring ideas to life. Their previous clients include Wellbank, Esthe Home, Cofinance, and Pluck.

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Conducting User Research in Product Management

The Product Guy

Vikas started his career as software developer with Siemens. After doing IT consulting for some time he moved into Product Management at Lucent Technologies and held various roles developing and launching multiple telecom software and hardware products. Vikas Batra Product Management Leader, Alcatel-Lucent.

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Applying Product Management to Web Design in a Multiscreen Era

The Product Guy

Vikas started his career as software developer with Siemens. After doing IT consulting for some time he moved into Product Management at Lucent Technologies and held various roles developing and launching multiple telecom software and hardware products. Vikas Batra Product Management Leader, Alcatel-Lucent.

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Q&A with Sari Harrison: Beyond Vanity Metrics

Revulytics

You could probably replace the words ‘Apple ecosystem’ with ‘everybody’ and you’d have Google Maps’ vision, but our strategy is where we differentiated. A strategy should differentiate you. If a company wants to advertise to you, the more you’re looking at your phone, the more ad dollars they get.

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Product Management

The Product Guy

Vikas started his career as software developer with Siemens. After doing IT consulting for some time he moved into Product Management at Lucent Technologies and held various roles developing and launching multiple telecom software and hardware products. Vikas Batra Product Management Leader, Alcatel-Lucent.