Mind the Product

AUGUST 29, 2019

What’s a partial product manager? We’ve all met one, and many of us have been one – a partial product manager is someone who holds the product manager title, but isn’t doing the full job. It can happen really easily, because great product management encompasses a great deal and is constantly evolving.

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Gainsight

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

To truly excel in product management, you need to have a respect for design, an understanding of countless processes, a passion for problem-solving, excellent communication skills—the list goes on and on. Books for Product Managers. Blogs for Product Managers. Slack Groups for Product Managers.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 23, 2022

What do you do as a Product Manager? Photo by Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash Product Managers often deal with situations where they have to figure out what is causing an issue and figure out the possible steps to deal with the problem. In this blog, I will consider a hypothetical scenario?—? Rising Uber Cancellations?—?What

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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. We’ll go over what you should expect from an APM, what you should offer them in return, and why they can be pivotal for your product.

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The Product Guy

DECEMBER 15, 2019

The Product Management Awards (#TPMAS) are the leading international award honoring excellence in Product Management. The Best Product Person & The Best Product Leader. In this role, Gaudio drives the strategy behind roadmap management, agile product development, and cross-functional communication.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re wondering what strategic product management is, you’ve come to the right place! In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users!

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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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Userpilot

MARCH 8, 2022

Women are still underrepresented in the Product Profession – with only 33.3% of US Product Managers being female in 2021, according to a metastudy of 30 million profiles conducted by Zippia : Source: [link]. Melissa Perri – Speaker, consultant, and teacher in Product Management. CEO of Product Labs.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

You’ll find yourself working closely with UX and UI designers throughout your career as a Product Manager. While you won’t be expected to know everything about product design (otherwise you’d be a designer, right?) The last thing you want to do when talking to a designer, is to use UX and UI interchangeably.

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Userpilot

JULY 18, 2023

It takes a fair bit of effort and time to keep up with the constant innovation in the product management software space. The tools are constantly evolving and changing their pricing plans, so it may be difficult to ensure that your product team is using the right tools and getting the best value for the money.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 2, 2020

The Product <> Design relationship is one of the most important when it comes to building products without friction. Product Management vs Product Design To those outside of tech, and even to some within, the meaning of different job roles can be confusing. Is a Product Manager not some kind of designer?

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Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2022

Product management specializations have trended upwards in recent months. These “specializations” often place focus around a specific set of skills or needs a company has, somewhat creating a division within the product manager role. Are we breaking apart the product manager role a bit too much?

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 13, 2022

Chia on Unsplash One of the most common questions that Product Managers have to deal with is how they would improve the product they are managing. In this blog, I will talk about the steps that I, as a Product Manager at Google would take to improve it. Photo by T.H.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 15, 2024

The roadmap to becoming a UI/UX designer is less about following a strict path and more about embracing a mindset of continuous learning. But how do you know where to begin in UX design ? Let’s review the UI/UX roadmap, what UI and UX are, and how you can get into this career path. What is UX design?

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Userpilot

MAY 5, 2022

What does the product management process involve? Why is it important for product managers to follow them? Product managers lead interdisciplinary product teams to deliver products that bring value to customers. The product development process is one aspect of the product management process.

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Lenny Rachitsky

JANUARY 4, 2024

Where to find Judd Antin: • LinkedIn: [link] • Website: [link] • Blog: [link] Where to find Lenny: • Newsletter: [link] • X: [link] • LinkedIn: [link] In this episode, we cover: ( 00:00 ) Judd’s background ( 04:16 ) Critiques and responses to Judd’s post “The UX Research Reckoning Is Here” (..)

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Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

What are the best product management books to add to your 2021 reading list? We’ve put together a list for you with a few staples from every product manager’s bookshelf and some new releases too. New in – Best New Product Management Books in 2021. out of 5 stars. 54 global ratings. Where to buy?

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Userpilot

JANUARY 29, 2023

Why do product managers need a new feature validation framework? TL;DR Product managers need a new feature validation framework to ensure that they meet user needs or drive organizational goals and avert product failure. Product managers use prototypes to test the product or feature ideas with real users.

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Userpilot

MAY 3, 2023

Any savvy product manager should be looking at how they can leverage software usage analytics to make more informed decisions and boost product growth. In this article, we’re going to unpack exactly what usage analytics is, why you should care about it, how to use it in your product, and the best tools for the job.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 26, 2021

You know how when you log into a SaaS product, you often notice the UI has changed or there are new options that weren't there before? That's SaaS product management hustling in the background to give you the best experience. And you had to own all the servers. Nightmare, right?

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Userpilot

JANUARY 16, 2024

Looking for UX design books that offer practical wisdom and show you how to get better? How each book improves your UX design skills. Metts & Andy Welfle Userpilot can help you deliver better product experiences at every stage of the user journey. Book a demo now to discuss your UX needs with our team.

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Product Management University

MARCH 18, 2019

This product manager job description is written specifically for B2B. What makes the product manager role unique in B2B? There are two key differences between a traditional text book product manager and a B2B product manager. Product Manager Job Description. UX designer.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Looking for the right SaaS product management metrics that offer valuable product growth insights ? Defining and tracking key metrics is an integral part of the product management process. In this article you’ll learn about: Ways to measure SaaS products. Why should product managers track product metrics?

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Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 25, 2017

I'm often asked what's the best way for a new product manager to learn the fundamentals of the role or for an experienced product manager to continue to master their craft. I've organized this collection into several sections, starting with product management 101.

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Mind the Product

MAY 5, 2020

Ahead of the ninth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 21st and, at a time where digital products are very much in the spotlight, we’re digging deep into accessibility to better understand how we, as product managers, can improve our digital products. This includes UX design. Introduction.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 26, 2022

Industry blogging: If you blog in that certain industry you can find a relevant audience and talk to them. How Product Managers Can Respond Responding to Feature Requests Customers will always try to suggest features that they think could solve their problem and should be added to the product.

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

What is product optimization? Is it the same as product discovery? How should product managers go about optimizing their products? What are the best product optimization practices? What is product optimization in product management? Let’s dive right in! Want to see how?

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Userpilot

JULY 27, 2023

Are you a results-driven product manager looking for the best product retention strategies for SaaS growth? That improved UX increases your chances of retention. Then you are in the right place! Let’s get right into it! That’s better for users: they won’t need to wait in line to solve a simple issue.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What’s product planning? How do you apply your product management skills and knowledge to build a robust product plan? Product planning is the iterative process that prepares every stage of the product development life cycle, from the initial idea through launch and further development. Are you ready?

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Department of Product

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Product Principles – Examples for Product Managers Make decision making easier with inspiration from top product companies Product principles are used by product teams to help guide decision making. Yes, this is from a now classic book on UX, but it’s still relevant today.

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Userpilot

MAY 11, 2021

Although these are Mobile App statistics, other consumer products or freemium/free-trial B2B SaaS products aren’t that much better. As Product Managers , we often over-prioritize for Power Users. Power Users are those users who love our product and use it more than the organic pattern of usage.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Does it have anything to do with the Minimum Viable Product? Why would you care about MVE as a product manager ? Minimum Viable Experience (MVE) describes how your users must feel when they interact with your product to stay with the company and keep using the product. What is a Minimum Viable Experience (MVE)?

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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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NextBigWhat

AUGUST 10, 2019

There has been an array of definitions for the product management role – mostly derived from the standard one (shown below), which I believe isn’t the most accurate definition of Product Management role as of today. Product Management Role Definition (courtesy Atlassian blog).

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

I believe the future of product management is product thinking. And product coaching is how we get there. I have worked with in product for most of my career. Building products for big corporates, small startups and scale-ups. Just adding more product managers, is not the answer.

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Userpilot

APRIL 6, 2023

Overengineered products are difficult to use, filled with bugs, and instead of improving your users’ lives, they make them unnecessarily complicated. In this article, we look at different ways for product managers to avoid falling into the overengineering trap. But worry not! What are the greatest PM sins?

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Userpilot

MARCH 14, 2023

User segmentation is an essential strategy in product management. It improves customer experience, increases retention, and drives product growth. In this article, we cover: Why user segmentation is essential for product managers. Why should product managers segment users? JBTDs, user roles, etc.).

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