The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

An unconventional view of what it takes to be a Product Leader Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels *Note: this is a revised and updated version of a guest blog I did for Department of Product, titled: ‘Unconventional advice for transitioning to Head of Product’ ?—?check This is often a paradigm shift for people who move into the role.

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Userpilot

JUNE 13, 2022

Are you looking for the best SaaS blogs and influencers to follow in 2022? We curated a list of the best SaaS blogs and influencers to help you learn more about SaaS and increase your revenue. We covered the best blogs on SaaS growth, product marketing , UX analytics, venture capital, and sales. What is a SaaS blog?

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Product Talk

MARCH 16, 2022

I partnered with Hope Gurion , who designed and teaches our Defining Outcomes course , and I designed and continue to teach Opportunity Mapping. I often compare the online course platform world today to the blogging world in 2003. Marty Cagan argues that the best product teams complete 12–15 discovery iterations every week.

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Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

So read on for a quick summary of each book, who the author is, and key points, so you can pick a book for your next beach day. The Making of Product Managers by Lena Sesardic gives you eight actionable insights from 20 stories of real product managers who broke into product management from different fields.

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Gainsight

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In the spirit of “Staying Thirsty” we’ve compiled this list of books, blogs, Slack communities, and podcasts for product-obsessed people that want to develop themselves in and out of the office. Blogs for Product Managers. Blogs for Product Managers. Bookmark this list and get through it bit by bit. Books for Product Managers.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

MAY 7, 2024

This role is designed for individuals with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the product’s domain who can adeptly navigate complex project landscapes. This role suits proactive leaders who excel in strategic planning and operational management, ensuring that products meet the market’s evolving demands.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 11, 2017

Read books, keep tabs on blogs, follow people on Twitter, listen to podcasts, be a massive consumer of ideas and then see what resonates most with you. I recommend this list as a great starting point for new Product Managers, or for anyone who feels they need support with tough problems. by Marty Cagan. by Alan Cooper.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As you might have noticed from reading this blog, I share many stories related to my personal relationships as a means to talk about product leadership. In an Israeli WhatsApp group for product leaders (In Hebrew) that I run, I recently asked (following the article about competition from two weeks ago) who is your #1 competition type.

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Ask Benny

MAY 1, 2018

Too many companies are looking for someone who can write PRD and MRD, and too many product managers think their role ends with writing outstanding requirements. You can read more about this in Product Manager vs. Product Owner by Marty Cagan. Why product management role is so misunderstood. Don’t get me wrong.,

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Product discovery is the process of “figuring out a solution to a problem we’ve been asked to solve,” writes Marty Cagan. [1] 2] Before I proceed, let me point out that I am neither a product discovery expert in the sense discussed below nor do I fully endorse the specific approaches created by Marty and Teresa.

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bpma ProductHub

JULY 13, 2016

I was made aware of the BPMA organization through a close friend and colleague who I worked with for several years. Who has influenced you the most? I tend to seek out people who can advise me best in my current circumstances. Do you read specific publications, blogs, etc. that are field-specific to product management?

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 6, 2023

Founded by Marty Cagan, who cut his product leadership teeth at places like eBay, Netscape, and Hewlett-Packard, the SVPG has been sharing best practices and practical insights into product development for more than two decades. The SVPG remains at the forefront of thought leadership in product development. Bring the Donuts.

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Userpilot

MARCH 11, 2022

The collection includes our favorite conferences, podcasts, blogs, books, newsletters, courses, and Slack groups for product managers. Blogs will give you insight into all aspects of product management in easy-to-digest bites. We recommend the blogs from Userpilot , ProductLed Growth , Product Manager HQ, and The Product Folks.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2022

Marty Cagan refers to them as “Experience Product Managers” in his book Inspired , as they primarily focus on human-centered, customer-focused products. There are generally two categories: A TPM who is hands-on technically-oriented (like a senior developer who has taken on product responsibility). Core Product Manager.

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Ask Benny

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Too many companies are looking for someone who can write PRD and MRD, and too many product managers think their role ends with writing outstanding requirements. You can read more about this in Product Manager vs. Product Owner by Marty Cagan. Why product management role is so misunderstood. Don’t get me wrong.,

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CardBoard

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is the person who leads the Product Ops team and plays a pivotal role in the product development and delivery process. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re curious about what Product Operations, or Product Ops, is all about. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. What is Product Operations?

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The Product Coalition

JULY 28, 2020

You also need strong support from the people in the trenches who want to become autonomous, improve their mastery, and serve a purpose. It shows that a committed minority can have a lasting effect once it manages to attract others who are willing to join the cause. signaling that the effort is not merely another management fad.

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BrainStation Product Management

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Product Managers are often referred to as “mini-CEOs” of products – in other words, the people who steer a product’s lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. In part because attitudes and technologies around product management have changed rapidly in recent years, and it can be difficult to find candidates who understand those shifts. “I

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Surya Suravarapu

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

There are several conventional definitions, but what I like most is Marty Cagan's definition, which hits the bullseye. I know the feeling. Direction and speed are two essential parameters for anything we do; very much applicable if you are in the business of software development. Source: McKinsey & Company, 2018).

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BrainStation Product Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Self-styled ‘visionary’ Product Managers are dangerous – which is why I advise against hiring PM candidates who fire off (Steve Jobs) quotes during job interviews. What I wish somebody had told me when I started working as a Product Manager is: ‘Don’t be a hero,’” wrote Matt LeMay, Partner at Sudden Compass.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 4, 2019

They would tell you the secrets of their trade, behaving like veterans who have marched into a hundred and one battles. It is all backed by the wise experiences of PMs who have worked for companies like Google, Airbnb, Facebook, Apple or Amazon. Today, the amount of free online information is inversely proportional to its usability.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 7, 2019

We tend to reflect the careers of aspiring tech professionals who aim to complete the transition to Product Management. There are, however, other alumni who take the course even though they already are Product Managers. For those who do achieve a position, it helps them keep away potential competitors. It is very simple.

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BrainStation Product Management

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Product Managers are often referred to as “mini-CEOs” of products – in other words, the people who steer a product’s lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond. In part because attitudes and technologies around product management have changed rapidly in recent years, and it can be difficult to find candidates who understand those shifts. “I

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 29, 2018

If the users who were given version 2 in that cohort have much better (statistically significant) 1-week retention than the users who are still using version 1 of the app, then we can be confident that our product changes are in fact responsible for the improved retention. This particular graph is from Google Analytics.

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BrainStation Product Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Self-styled ‘visionary’ Product Managers are dangerous – which is why I advise against hiring PM candidates who fire off (Steve Jobs) quotes during job interviews. What I wish somebody had told me when I started working as a Product Manager is: ‘Don’t be a hero,’” wrote Matt LeMay, Partner at Sudden Compass.

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Hutwork

MARCH 9, 2018

Magazine reports that most CEOs read at least a book a week, and this doesn’t include blogs, articles, podcasts, and videos they devour, too. Get the advice of Jonathan Golden, Airbnb’s first product manager who is now Director of Product. As a successful product manager reading is a must. The data backs it up. Author: Jonathan Golden.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

OCTOBER 21, 2019

With that said, here are some key points that I would like to address as a part of this question: Who am I as a person, both professionally and personally? We talk to Hemanth Kempanna, an Exponent alumnus, on his journey to breaking into product management and his experience building cloud-based products.

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Product Talk

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As product people who have been involved in a job search recently, they took time to reflect on how they approached it and were excited to share what they learned from the process with Product Talk readers. No company is perfect, especially when it comes to continuous discovery. But some companies are decidedly better than others. Tweet This.

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All About Product Management

MARCH 25, 2008

Marty Cagan, in his article Are You Technical Enough? Marty in the same article gives a few tips on how to stay technically savvy or should I say technologically savvy. I also regularly read the other Product Management blogs that I link from my site, Product Beautiful. There are many ways to do this. to read a lot.

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Product Talk

AUGUST 4, 2021

My primary objective across my business is to increase the number of product trios who adopt a continuous cadence to their discovery work. I had heard from many teams who were adopting discovery tactics, but were getting lost amid the messiness that is discovery. I know many authors who use their blog as a way to test content.

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Business of Software Conference

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Marty Cagan (Founder, Silicon Valley Product Group and previous BoS speaker) recently published an article about OKRs which echos some of Whitney’s points about empowering teams and giving team objectives instead of individual objectives – BoS is often ahead of the curve – check out Marty’s post on svpg.com.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Another much-downloaded podcast episode is the conversation with Gabrielle Bufrem (who also gave a great talk at our new MTP Engage Manchester conference) where she talks about prioritisation frameworks, scalable product strategies, and how to say no. Marty Cagan’s ProductTank talk resonated with so many of you.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Here’s how product management guru Marty Cagan describes product discovery in his book “Inspired”: “Our goal in discovery is to validate our ideas the fastest, cheapest way possible. there are just too many unknowns. I’d argue that this is by far the biggest source of waste in the industry. Discovery is about the need for speed.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We're ready to give you some advice on how to move forward with your first PM in this blog post. If you're in a rush, here's a quick breakdown: Understand what a product manager actually does! Define roles, responsibilities, and key skills. Transitioning from many hats to single hats as your team scales up.

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Product Talk

MARCH 1, 2023

I realize that many product people have never worked in a product trio , don’t have access to customers, aren’t given time to test their ideas, and are working in what Marty Cagan calls “features teams” or “delivery teams.” It covers who we talked to, how we found them, and explained the goals of the survey. Both are true.

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BrainMates

JANUARY 29, 2020

Who am I kidding — without a fitness coach, I may never turn up to the gym. Marty Cagan’s business, The Silicon Valley Product Group, has penned numerous articles about coaching , advocating for the Product Leader as the coach. Me: “Erica should my feet be lifting when I do a sissy squat?”. My behaviour is not uncommon.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

One of the first blog posts I wrote used a Venn diagram to define product management as the intersection of the customer, technology, and business, but of course it doesn’t just end there. I’ve always argued that product management is a team sport. Cross-Functional Teams. Think about that for a moment.

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