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What I Wish I Knew Before Writing a Book

Melissa Perri

Since publishing my second book, Product Operations, in October, I’ve been reflecting on what I learned writing two business books and wanted to share those insights that I wish someone had shared with me before I started. They brushed it off, saying, "Look, the world's got enough books on that topic." That was back in 2016.

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Product-Led Growth Is a Misleading Name

The Product Coalition

It’s a great model but the name is quite misleading. That’s why I named my strategic product-led growth course ‘Unboxing PLG’. Today I want to give you a sneak peek into this understanding, by talking about common misinterpretations of the name PLG, which could lead you to wrong expectations as to what you are entering yourself into.

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Book Birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter

Johanna Rothman

I am thrilled to announce a book birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter. People often ask me how long it takes me to write a book. Every book takes the time it takes. Here's the story of the consulting book. I have a guideline for my books. I was wrong!) But the content?

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TEI 305: Become a product naming champ – with Alexandra Watkins

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers can create product names that make people smile. Not many product managers get involved in naming products, and that is a mistake. You can be a great brainstorming resource to help Marketing or a naming consulting. . You can be a great brainstorming resource to help Marketing or a naming consulting. .

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Beyond the Book: Navigating the Real-World Challenges of Managing a Product Roadmap

The Product Coalition

The other trick I have used is to have a backlog, name it ‘feedback backlog,’ add stakeholder input, and put it closer to the discovery section on the Kanban. If it relates to a specific feature, simultaneously add it to the backlog and add the request specific to the notes — this will make stakeholders feel heard and acknowledged.

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ONE THING on My Next Book

Product Culture

There are many books on the hard skills of product management, but not much on the soft skill of stakeholder management. First Name. Want to help us write the best book possible? In my experience, driving alignment is the most critical tool for the success of your product — and your career. Subscribe to One Thing Weekly.

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The Ballad of Bull Cook, A Wacky Book

Crafty CTO

A Book Encounter While browsing the lake house bookshelves, John stumbled across Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices and was immediately hooked. I can recall my father’s enthusiasm for the book, along with its author George Leonard Herter and his catalog business Herter’s. What’s a Bull Cook?

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