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Where the Best Ideas Come From

The Product Coalition

Market research, while still important, came in a distant third and the age-old practice of copying competitors fourth. There wasn’t much value found in crowdsourcing either, which has become more popular in recent years. Surprisingly, ideas from leadership ranked near the bottom at 13%. Where are you finding new ideas?

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The Important Product Manager Skill That You’re Missing

The Product Manager Coach Blog

By networking, you’ll get: Crowdsourced Solutions: Instead of spending hours researching, a well-placed question within your network can offer immediate answers. It includes tech enthusiasts, market researchers, and even end-users. Discovering freelance or consultation gigs.