The Most Underrated Product Move: Removal
The Product Guy
MAY 21, 2025
This new Patreon-exclusive article in the Roadmap to Mastery series explores how to lead feature removals with evidence, clarity, and confidence.
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Mastering Prioritization with RICE: A Strategic Discipline for PMs
The Product Guy
MAY 16, 2025
This new Patreon-exclusive article in the Roadmap to Mastery series explores how to lead prioritization with structure, confidence, and buy-in.
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Trust: The Feature That Will Define Product Success in 2025
The Product Guy
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
So, how can product managers proactively build and protect trust in their products? In our latest Patreon-exclusive article , part of the Roadmap to Mastery Collection , we explore: Why trust is now a product featurenot just a brand value. Actionable strategies to integrate trust into your product strategy.
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A Culture of Innovation Isn’t About Taking Wild Bets
The Product Guy
APRIL 16, 2025
It means creating space for experiments, reflection, and learning – even when things dont go as planned.
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The Three Challenges That Shape Every PM’s Growth
The Product Guy
MAY 7, 2025
They require balancing diplomacy, data, and leadership under pressure.
The Hidden Habit Every PM Needs to Succeed
The Product Guy
JANUARY 29, 2025
Practical ways to embed celebration into your product practice , even during hectic sprints. Read it now: [link] This is part of the Roadmap to Mastery Collection , where new content is posted weekly to help PMs like you thrive. If youre looking for actionable strategies to level up, you wont want to miss this.
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Product in Practice: Tackling Big Hairy Product Challenges with Continuous Discovery
Product Talk
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Her exposure to the product team —and the departure of a previous product manager—sparked Lisa’s interest and led to her stepping into the product manager role right around the time that Teresa began working with the product team as a discovery coach. Making Changes: Adopting Continuous Discovery Best Practices.
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Navigating Stakeholder Dynamics in Product Management: Practical Insights
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Their directives may override data-backed insights or customer needs, leaving PMs to balance the demand for quick wins with long-term product strategy. Expectation Management : Different stakeholders will have different expectations of the product and the roadmap.
10+ Resources to awaken your strategic brain
The Product Coalition
DECEMBER 10, 2020
but we had no previous training on strategy. Furthermore, there is no clear path to learn product strategy and no agreed-upon “go-to” resource to start developing this muscle. Understanding how to differentiate based on particular attributes to better serve particular segments is nowadays a common practice in product strategy.
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Declaring Roadmap Bankruptcy
ProductPlan
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Is it Time to Declare Roadmap Bankruptcy? Whether your product finds a market or falls flat, your team needs to understand why this outcome occurred. That way, you’ll know if your strategic plan is working and your roadmap is on the right track, or if it’s time to declare roadmap bankruptcy.
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Evangelizing Product Management: Overcoming Challenges and Roadblocks
The Product Guy
JUNE 11, 2024
Start with a pilot project that can showcase the benefits of a product-led approach without requiring significant changes to existing processes. Share success stories and case studies from other organizations that have successfully adopted product management practices.
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The Cost of a Bad Product Strategy
ProductPlan
OCTOBER 3, 2019
But for every success story, there’s a graveyard of failed products laid low by bad product strategies. A bad strategy is hard to overcome. And if no one realizes it’s wrong or adjusts course quickly, a promising product can become a lost cause. What Does a Bad Product Strategy Look Like?
Outsourced Software Product Development: A Comprehensive Guide
Arkenea
APRIL 10, 2025
This guide covers everything you need to know about outsourced software product development services , from core definitions and benefits to a stepbystep process, pros and cons, realworld case studies, and future trends. Table of Contents What Is Outsourced Software Product Development?
Case Study: How ReadyTech Use Product-Led In The Workforce Sector
BrainMates
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Case Study: How ReadyTech Use. Product-Led In The Workforce Sector. When you think about the workforce sector you might not immediately see how product fits into the equation. The product managers drive the team roadmaps according to set objectives aligned to company objectives, as well as the product strategy overall.
Hassen Karaa – Building a Successful Enterprise Product: Think Beyond the Features
Mind the Product
AUGUST 29, 2017
Hassen Karaa is a Director of Product Management for Okta’s Identity Products. Hassen and his team lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery for Okta’s Access and Lifecycle Management line of products. Prior to Okta, Hassen was at Microsoft where he worked on various enterprise products.
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Who is Ant Murphy? Background, Newsletter, Podcasts, and More
Userpilot
AUGUST 22, 2024
Here are 3 newsletters we recommend you read: 25k Q&A: Advice on Strategy, Influence, and Prioritization : This issue discusses ways to implement product strategy in a sales-led company. It touches on topics like building alignment on product vision and balancing commercial, customer, and tech goals.
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Third-Party Software Integration: Best Practice, Perils and Pitfalls
Mind the Product
APRIL 12, 2017
Product management teams often ask themselves if third-party integration is right for their software product roadmap. The thinking is that you should integrate with products such as Salesforce and Slack, because you never would want to try to build those sorts of products by yourselves. Andre Piazza.
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How We've Helped OnDeck Canada With Their Product Strategy
Bain Public
JULY 14, 2021
Bain Public acted as an Exclusive Product Advisor to OnDeck Canada in defining their roadmap. Bain Public helped establish OnDeck’s product culture and prepared their product practice through product management training and by working on their roadmap while providing analysis, data and UX support.
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Can Lean Product Management Help Startups Build Strong Products?
The Product Coalition
JULY 6, 2022
Lean relies on good product strategy A product development strategy is a set of processes, methods, and rules used to create new products in a timely fashion. A good strategy increases the chances of a startup’s success. A good strategy is based on the market needs and not on personal biases.
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UX Strategy: What is it and How to Create One
UX Planet
MARCH 31, 2024
It lies at the intersection of product design and business strategy and serves as a guide for prioritizing and executing UX work over time. A strong UX strategy ensures that user-centered principles and insights are integrated with the business strategy. How will we measure success? Try Interaction Design Foundation.
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Declaring Roadmap Bankruptcy
ProductPlan
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Is it Time to Declare Roadmap Bankruptcy? Whether your product finds a market or falls flat, your team needs to understand why this outcome occurred. That way, you’ll know if your strategic plan is working and your roadmap is on the right track, or if it’s time to declare roadmap bankruptcy.
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Moving To The Product Operating Model by Marty Cagan
Userpilot
AUGUST 12, 2024
Now, let’s explore 5 product concepts of the Product Operating Model: Product culture : The collective mindset focused on customer feedback , innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement for product excellence. The face of the product operating model.
Public Roadmap Examples and Tools to Use to Build Yours
Userpilot
JUNE 10, 2022
In the fast-paced world of technology, building a public roadmap can be a competitive advantage for savvy product managers. In this article, we’re going to look at some great examples of public product roadmaps, draw out key lessons to apply to your own roadmap, and explore some of the best tools available for building one.
Declaring Roadmap Bankruptcy
ProductPlan
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Is it Time to Declare Roadmap Bankruptcy? Whether your product finds a market or falls flat, your team needs to understand why this outcome occurred. That way, you’ll know if your strategic plan is working and your roadmap is on the right track, or if it’s time to declare roadmap bankruptcy.
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23 Product Management Books PMs Must Read in 2023
Userpilot
JUNE 25, 2023
Product Analytics for Dummies is a beginner-friendly guide to leveraging product analytics for data-driven decision-making. Hired: How to Get a Product Management Job is a valuable resource for aspiring product managers navigating the job search process. How to build a culture of innovation and empowered product teams.
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Product Management for Dummies
Product Bookshelf
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Although the title makes is sound like a book for beginners, Product Management for Dummies has a lot to offer product managers at any level. Product management as a topic is vast. The breadth of knowledge you need to be an effective product manager is very complex. The Whole Product.
Post Webinar Q&A: How to get executive buy-in for UX
Userzoom
APRIL 23, 2020
Answer: Testing a new product/feature and gathering the right metrics requires a solid understanding of the product strategy and what drove the initiative. In many cases, the new product/feature is created in response to a gap in the digital experience or in response to voice of the customer survey.
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Product Management Resources: All you need in your first 90 Days as a Product Manager
Userpilot
MARCH 11, 2022
Product management is responsible for all aspects of product development throughout the product lifecycle. Collecting user feedback in-app using micro-surveys will get you instant feedback on how users feel about a feature or entire product. Prioritization and Roadmapping tool – airfocus. Must-read articles.
The Work of a Strategist
The Product Coalition
MARCH 15, 2020
Product strategy, discovery, and delivery: These are the three general dimensions for which product managers are responsible to optimize in a customer-centric organization. Product strategy exists outside the well defined guideposts of dual-track agile (a product discovery and delivery methodology).
Best Resources for Head Of Products
Userpilot
AUGUST 19, 2024
TL;DR This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. A head of product defines product strategy , sets the product vision, and ensures the successful execution of product initiatives.
Head Of Product Career Path
Userpilot
AUGUST 30, 2024
TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.
How to Become a Head Of Product [+Tools and Resources]
Userpilot
AUGUST 28, 2024
TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products, playing a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.
Your Ultimate Guide To Successful Usability Testing
UX Studio: Product Management
AUGUST 17, 2018
(Even without a test-ready prototype or a website in the initial phase of product development, you can get ahead by testing competitors’ solutions with the target group to gain insights on what to do better. Check how we did exactly that in one of our case studies.). Plan a strategy, plan ahead and think it through.
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Learn the Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) Framework: The Best (free and paid) Resources Available Online
Business of Software Conference
JUNE 25, 2021
A famous and practical example you’ll hear about in many JTBD talks and books is the “Milkshakes for Breakfast” case study. The Job your Product Does , by Prof. The titles below however will serve any discipline and are full of real-life examples and case studies from a variety of markets and companies.
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Michael Porter on Developing a Compelling Strategy
Sachin Rekhi
AUGUST 26, 2024
This 5-part series on understanding Michael Porter will help product managers translate Porter's teachings into actionable insights for developing their own product strategies. Understanding each of these is critical to developing your own compelling product strategy.
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Head Of Product Salary [+ Resources to Advance]
Userpilot
AUGUST 28, 2024
TL;DR A head of product is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and management of a product or a portfolio of products within a company. They play a crucial role in defining the product strategy, setting the product vision , and ensuring the successful execution of product initiatives.
The Story Behind Our Work For WatchMojo's Multiplayer Trivia!
Bain Public
MAY 2, 2022
This is exactly what we have been doing for WatchMojo: we’ve embedded ourselves into their company as if we are a part of their team and have helped them grow valuation and product value(and still growing). Bain Public took on the role of the product team for WatchMojo and assisted them over the last 4 years in building their roadmap.
Leadership in Product, Connect and Explore Workshop Series.
Bain Public
APRIL 17, 2020
WatchMojo has looked to us for clarity, read their case study. We worked hard to help transform Wastacks's AI/IoT business, Bringing Product Management to the Next Level at Livescale The Story Behind our Work with Enkidoo.ai. The 3 steps to product innovation. Where do I manage the roadmap? Course Outline.
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7 Steps to Determine Whether a Customer Request is Actionable
ProductPlan
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Yes, if a customer proposes new functionality that isn’t on your current roadmap, and the idea strikes you as potential gold, you should definitely consider it and engage your cross-functional team in the prioritization process to determine if adding it to the roadmap is a viable strategy.
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12 Reasons to Hire a Product Design Agency
UX Studio: Product Management
MAY 13, 2024
When there is uncertainty about the product’s compliance with accessibility standards, an expert designer can conduct an audit, offer suggestions, and provide accessibility standards training. When the product team is unsure about its design process, a consultant can audit the process and teach methods to improve it.
3 Best Product Manager Portfolio Examples
The Product HQ
JUNE 10, 2024
However, to truly impress a recruiter or hiring manager, you need a complete product manager portfolio. That includes your resume, past work, case studies, and more, summarized into one document or website. What makes this a Good Product Manager Portfolio? For example, you can write case studies, create designs, and more.
How to Become a Product Manager Without Experience
The Product HQ
APRIL 20, 2024
A side project could be anything from a tangible iPhone app, wireframe, or even a PowerPoint case study. You could volunteer to help a non-profit or small business with international product marketing or you could just do some research on a company’s current product / and show how you might improve it.
Bringing Product Management to the Next Level At Timechain With Talent Acquisition
Bain Public
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Who is the face behind Timechain’s innovative product management? Meet Mario Munoz, the Product Manager at Timechain. His job is to not only create and maintain a product roadmap according to the business ROI, but also lead the quarterly roadmap prioritization and help with development and go to market efforts.
Meet the Product Manager
All About Product Management
JULY 29, 2010
Creating strategy and visions and driving them through all the stages to completion. I followed this with a case study: comparing two redesign projects that I was the product manager for. The things that I’m not passionate about – in fact the things that we should, as a team, avoid at all cost.
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