Roman Pichler

JULY 20, 2016

Whenever you are faced with an agile, dynamic environment—be it that your product is young and is experiencing significant change or that the market is dynamic with new competitors or technologies introducing change, you should work with a goal-oriented product roadmap, sometimes also referred to as theme-based.

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Roman Pichler

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What architecture patterns and technologies may be used? In order to answer the questions above, you may want to use techniques such as direct observation, user interviews, prototyping, creating a strategy canvas or E-R-R-C grid , and you may capture some of them using a tool like my product vision board. How can the product be built?

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People-First Product Leadership

JULY 17, 2023

Similar to tech debt, there will be undesired consequences later on. For existing employees, when conducting performance reviews, consider if they listen with patience and go into situations seeking to understand or is their style to belittle, intimidate or control. I wrote about product strategy in a prior newsletter.]

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A common question for product managers, project managers, technical program managers, and software developers alike is what methodology to use given a project. There is plenty to choose from, whether it be Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or Kanban. Let's get started with Agile vs. Waterfall. So what are the differences?

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Roman Pichler

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Why a Product Strategy Process Matters. An effective product strategy process should ensure that a valid product strategy and an actionable product roadmap are always available—that a shared and valid approach to achieving product success is available at anytime, as the picture below illustrates. Timeboxed Strategizing.

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The Product HQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Are you looking for crucial technical program management skills to become a successful technical program manager? Technical program manager (TPM) roles range from mid to senior-level positions that support organizations with their product goals. Well, you’re in the right place.

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TIBCO - Thought Leadership

APRIL 9, 2019

With the dramatic rise in the importance of AI and automation, digital business leaders are faced with a daunting challenge: they need to simultaneously become more insight-driven, more automated, and more agile. Innovative technology is the solution. It all boils down to agility. How can organizations find the right balance?

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For instance, think of the tech giant, Microsoft. A few years ago, the company faced significant challenges due to role overlap. Technological evolution: New tools and systems can create confusion about responsibilities, especially when there’s an overlap of functions. Role dysfunction isn’t just a sophisticated term.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Guest post by Angus McDonald, Senior Product Manager at Terem Technologies, and Kayla Li, Delivery Manager at Terem Technologies Word from Scott: Over the years we’ve helped many different teams uplift in different ways. These should be the basis of your product development technical practice.

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Dear Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Dear Strategy: “What are the strategies that a Tech Product Manager can use to predict competitive movements, innovations, and/or changes in business strategy?”. . With that said, what makes this question a little bit different is that the subject here has specifically to do with the technology space.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 4, 2022

SSAI Server-Side Ad Insertion technology allows content owners to integrate ads into the stream avoiding buffering, ad-blockers, and watching experience interruptions. The technology is used to identify ad breaks within the streaming content and place and renew targeted advertisements with no interruptions.

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Product Innovation Educators

AUGUST 14, 2023

He is convinced that product is the single most important success driver for tech companies, which is why he founded Prodify to share what he learned from being an advisor to over 50 tech companies to realize their full potential. Ben has led successful technology products for the last 25 years. He

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 17, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile Transitions We are used to saying the Scrum is a perfect probe for organizations, as it will reliably discover all dysfunctionalities. Since the pandemic has forced many of us to work remotely, this unique capability has been kicked into overdrive regarding remote agile transitions. What are we fighting for?—?is

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Guest post by Rebecca Monfries, Head of Delivery at Terem Technologies, and Nathan Bruce, Lead Business Analyst at Terem Technologies. During Definition you want to focus on moving past the discovery concepts, making detailed choices (about tech, design and requirements) and obtaining enough clarity to start developing solutions.

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Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

A few months ago, I was given the task of delivering a product using technology that our company had never worked with and that our team had never encountered. Our task was to deliver an extension to our core product in a technology that my current team had no expertise in. Our teams are great. Relevance to the Core Business.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 5, 2021

One of the many Agile myths is that it is difficult to manage evolving requirements. However, veterans of the software testing world know that agile development is a superior method to manage the constantly changing needs that many software development projects encounter. New and improved technology is now available.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Today, more and more businesses are looking for product managers specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. AI product managers share several responsibilities and functions with technical product managers. This is a plus when coordinating with the technical team.

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Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Due to stay-at-home orders enacted across the globe in response to COVID-19, the mobile channel has seen particularly extreme changes in how companies leverage it to support their broader business goals. The best digital transformation strategies advocate for the consumer and what they want.

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Agile Velocity

MAY 14, 2020

Did you know you can maximize your chances of achieving desired business outcomes by combining DevOps with an Agile transformation? When you hear “Business Outcomes,” “DevOps,” and/or Agile transformation” – what comes to mind? They are key inputs for your business and technology discussions around WHAT to work on.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 2, 2021

I suspect this is because many people are mistakenly confusing having a plan with having a strategy. Strategies need to be clear before you start, and change very little. A strategy describes how you intend to achieve your goal. It outlines steps, processes, deadlines, and milestones; and it is informed by the strategy.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 12, 2023

"Digital transformation" is the process of using technology to redefine processes, products, and services to create more value for customers and organizations. Digital transformation (DT) is the process of leveraging digital technologies and data to create value and gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.

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Centercode

APRIL 2, 2019

Test strategy is critical to the success of any testing effort – but where do you start? How does your strategy conform to different development methodologies? In our interview with Adam Satterfield , director of Testing and Quality at Anthem, we dive deeper into these questions and the importance of test strategy on the whole.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Imagine a tool that not only automates tasks but also learns, adapts, and innovates — genAI development company, a technology that is already capturing significant attention. GenAI can fundamentally transform how businesses operate, fostering agility, efficiency, and innovation. What sets GenAI apart are its real-world applications.

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CardBoard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s a moment of high collaboration, strategy, and quick decision-making. Agile vs Scrum: Clearing the Confusion Let’s address a common point of confusion head-on: Agile and Scrum. So, what’s the difference between Agile and Scrum? Agile is a philosophy and approach to software development.

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ProductPlan

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sticking to inflexible annual planning cycles can introduce significant challenges in the era of rapid technological advancements. The static nature of traditional product planning cycles fails to consider quickly-improving technologies and unforeseen changes in the market. Firstly, you want to review your product vision.

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The Product HQ

JUNE 1, 2024

Technical PM Skills A big part of the role of a startup product manager is working with engineers to define and build the product. While you don’t need to know as much about technical product development as an engineer, you should have a good enough understanding and basic knowledge of how technology works.

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 13, 2024

This article explores the fundamentals of portfolio management, its goals, and frameworks for structuring portfolios, and provides insights on aligning product innovation projects with organizational strategy. They can articulate how their projects contribute to the overall portfolio value and align with the organization’s strategy.

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The Basics of Product Management

JULY 21, 2020

Smart Glasses are the latest craze in the world of wearable tech. We will review each smart glass available today, including the newest entrant, Jio Glass. The right product strategy is necessary to make the smart glass product a success. How can an oil company pivot to technology? Reliance Jio Glass. Apple Glass.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 14, 2021

In this episode of Inside Intercom, we caught up with Hubert for a chat about starting small, committing to a product strategy that helps you reach your long-term goals and making sure everyone’s on the same page. How to use technology to create something. Use it to make better product decisions. That was the business part.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 5, 2022

For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product. Assess product strategy and adjust if necessary. What’s the meeting about?

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 22, 2023

Then when I heard his backstory in technology leadership roles at Xerox and Experian and the challenges he encountered with product roadmaps, I was eager to invite him to be a guest on this podcast. As the title of this episode conveys, our discussion will weave together topics for aligning customers’ needs and business strategy.

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

That said, this position demands proficiency in both technical and social areas within the role. By enrolling in a product manager course, you have the opportunity to learn fundamental technical skills. By enrolling in a product manager course, you have the opportunity to learn fundamental technical skills.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

How did Amazon’s product strategy fare during the pandemic? Short answer: Amazon’s product strategy example lead the way). Amazon’s product strategy example has rewritten the book on convenience, easy access, and speed, and in doing so, embedded itself in the daily lives and routines of consumers. Britannica.com ).

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Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2022

The different specialization categories: core product manager, growth product manager, technical product manager, platform product manager, and innovation product manager. These include: Knowing how to carve and clearly communicate a product strategy, and apply strategic thinking when making decisions. Technical Product Manager.

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Mind the Product

MARCH 20, 2018

Most product managers have adopted an existing product that’s closer to the maturity end of the chart; one that has a pile of existing customers and constraints, a good chunk of tech debt, and invariably a messy backlog of features and bugs that they’ll never be able to fully work through. Maturity Comes with Problems.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 13, 2024

I am deeply familiar with their common refrains of endless roadmap review meetings, repetitive PowerPoint presentations, and the strain of constant context shifting. Product teams are responsible for creating a strategy and explaining the “why” behind the product. Learning to pivot is not just a skill but a survival necessity.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 30, 2021

A lackluster marketing strategy, unoptimized SEO, irritating pop-ups, poor content ? The pressure is only increasing due to the influence of the pandemic, as more consumers begin to shift their preference to the comforts of home. these aspects are only a minor part of things that may trigger eCommerce solutions to flop.

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