The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. One test of a new framework is how well it explains “previous observations.” In this article, I tie the older posts to the framework. Management and Strategy. Breakthrough!

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Product leader Aatir Abdul Rauf outlines questions product managers should ask when crafting a product strategy. By Tremis Skeete , for Product Coalition Product strategy continues to be a misunderstood concept and energizes many conversations and debates on LinkedIn. It’s not a vision. It’s not a set of goals.

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Dear Strategy

MARCH 15, 2023

You see, the reason I started the Dear Strategy podcast was mostly to educate. Now, I’m sure I didn’t go about the process in exactly the most effective way, but, even so, that particular strategy has resulted in absolutely zero leads! But – remember – I’m a strategy guy! Now what about the new framework? Cue evil laugh].

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. One test of a new framework is how well it explains “previous observations.” In this article, I tie the older posts to the framework. Management and Strategy. Breakthrough!

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. One test of a new framework is how well it explains “previous observations.” In this article, I tie the older posts to the framework. Management and Strategy. Breakthrough!

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 21, 2019

A strong product strategy is often neglected because of the absence of any strategic thinking in product teams. What can product managers do to make sure they give their product strategy the attention it warrants? Tanya shares her ideas for nurturing a strong product strategy from this year’s #mtpcon London Product Leadership Forum.

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Sachin Rekhi

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But the traditional frameworks PMs have come to rely on for roadmapping, like RICE, often are ill-suited for putting together a highly strategic product roadmap for the upcoming year. In the talk, I share this actionable process for putting together a more strategic, aspirational, and well articulated roadmap for your product.

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People-First Product Leadership

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome back to creating your strategy stack. In Part 2, we dive into establishing your organization's strategy and goals. If you missed Part 1, we covered the “why” behind creating a strategy stack, with a focus on the Mission, North Star, and Vision. Subscribe now What’s in a Strategy?

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With increasing conversation volumes and mounting customer expectations, support teams need a way to ruthlessly optimize their support strategy for maximum efficiency and CSAT. Of course, knowing exactly where to invest your resources starts with having the right data at your fingertips. Get funnel vision.

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 9, 2024

Instead, I believe that AI will have the most profound impact on the high-level (and historically most valued) skills of product management: developing a strategy, crafting a vision, identifying new opportunities, and setting goals. That sounds a lot like a tool that would be incredibly good at identifying a clever strategy.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In part two of this summary, I am moving to talk about strategy and leadership insights. One of the best outcomes is of course the networking that happened during these three days. I got to meet 50 great product coaches from all over Europe, and of course, got to meet and connect with Marty and his partners.

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Amplitude

JULY 29, 2020

When it comes to product strategy, there is so much conflicting advice that getting started can be confusing. Some companies’ strategies are so generic that they could mean anything, or nothing at all—as perfectly illustrated in this product strategy madlibs , which fills in the blanks with buzzwords and jargon and calls it a strategy.

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Roman Pichler

MAY 11, 2021

In Scrum—the framework that gave birth to the product owner—the role is responsible for maximising the value a product creates for the users and for the business. Consequently, a Scrum product owner should own a product in its entirety—from the product vision to the product details.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A successful roadmap should include information on UX vision , strategy, goals, themes, milestones, and a timeline. Having identified the problems, use a framework like RICE or ICE to prioritize those that will make the biggest impact on user experience when solved. improving retention). UX roadmap. Source: Roadmunk.

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ProductPlan

JULY 23, 2019

Product managers wear many hats, but one of the most uncomfortable ones they’re forced to occasionally don is that of the product vision “Gatekeeper.” Of course, product managers say ‘no” all the time, but it’s usually to bad ideas or things requiring resources that are simply unavailable.

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Melissa Perri

JUNE 29, 2017

Let’s look at where these terms and disciplines originated from and how some common frameworks explain them. That was until I had my first experience teaching Product Management at a company using the SAFe framework. It can and should exist with any framework or process. I rarely thought about it after that.

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 11, 2020

Use them to establish a shared purpose, to direct and align people, and to give the individuals the autonomy they need to do their piece of work—be it creating a marketing strategy or designing and building a product increment. Consequently, do not neglect the product discovery and strategy work. Limited Influence on Group Selection.

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Roman Pichler

MARCH 11, 2020

Use them to establish a shared purpose, to direct and align people, and to give the individuals the autonomy they need to do their piece of work—be it creating a marketing strategy or designing and building a product increment. Consequently, do not neglect the product discovery and strategy work. Limited Influence on Group Selection.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 10, 2019

The most popular frameworks, like agile, are more about the general approach your office takes. The Jobs To Be Done Framework (JTBD, for short) is different. Well, of course ! Explaining the Jobs to Be Done Framework What is business? Let’s look at the theory behind the Jobs To Be Done framework.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Software Development Life Cycle provides a practical framework you can apply to your product and improve your processes. The first step is of course Planning, so let’s get to work. Testing Phase Test Planning and Strategy Define a comprehensive testing strategy based on project requirements and goals.

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

This guide shares key advice, tips, and strategies to help you become a SaaS product manager. Ideate: At this point, product managers use the conclusions they have drawn from analyzing customer feedback to come up with a strategy and plan that helps them successfully position their products within their markets.

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Userpilot

JULY 23, 2023

TL;DR A go-to-market strategy is a comprehensive plan for taking your product or service to target customers. Product Marketer: Develops and executes marketing strategy that promotes the product’s value proposition and drives customer interest and adoption. What’s a go-to-market strategy?

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ProductPlan

MAY 11, 2020

Proof Over Opinion: 8 Strategies for Selling a Roadmap to a Skeptic. Here you are up to your eyeballs, creating a killer product strategy and roadmap. If you find yourself in a showdown with a skeptic about your roadmap or product strategy, you’ve got to get strategic about winning them over to your point of view.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

They all start with a focused strategy. A good product strategy helps the team stay focused, guide the product development and manage the business during the development process. To lay out and document your strategy, you need to develop a Product Roadmap. Product Management 101 ] Great products are not accidental.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

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! Product strategy defines who we are building for, what to build, and how to build it. Goals are important aspects of the product strategy.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 5, 2021

Start with the product vision. To begin, an essentialist has a clear vision for the direction of the product. This product vision describes the overarching long-term mission of your product. Vision statements are aspirational and communicate concisely where the product hopes to go and what it hopes to achieve in the long term.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Since its humble beginnings in the 1970s, objectives and key results (OKRs) have emerged as a relatively universal goal-setting framework used by individuals, teams, and organizations of all sizes. They must also directly relate to your company’s mission and vision. Kidding, of course! On the surface, OKRs appear simple.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 18, 2022

As a staff engineer, a lot of your energy goes into cross-team collaboration for the vision and strategy. When I got into PHP, the framework that serious people used was called Zen framework. Nobody uses the Zen framework anymore, at least not for any new projects, but it’s great to see where PHP is right now.

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People-First Product Leadership

JUNE 11, 2023

Does your team (or organization) have a shared Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Goals? Be Curious Not Judgmental: In my course People-First Product Leadership , I do just that - I share how to put people on your team first. A good vision should be clear, punchy, and inspiring. Complement your organization’s vision.

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Mixpanel

MAY 20, 2020

Below, I’m sharing some guiding principles to help teams move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to product strategy. I’ve observed this first hand in many legacy companies that became completely stifled by a new product strategy that was perceived as a threat to the existing culture. Enter the adaptive approach.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 19, 2021

Of course, there are some exceptions. There was not a particular framework that made the difference; it was their willingness to find the best approach for their organisation and workers. Mission and Vision Are your company’s mission and vision well defined? Of course, this usually has pretty quick, negative consequences.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

designing screens, writing code, running tests), product management is a broader concept that encompasses strategy , vision, and product-market fit. They'll choose the development framework you use, conduct software development activities (i.e. designing screens, writing code, running tests).

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Roman Pichler

MAY 11, 2021

In Scrum—the framework that gave birth to the product owner—the role is responsible for maximising the value a product creates for the users and for the business. Consequently, a Scrum product owner should own a product in its entirety—from the product vision to the product details.

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Amplitude

MARCH 23, 2020

I looked into a variety of frameworks: Jobs to be Done , Lean Startup , Design Sprint , and Opportunity Solution Trees among others. I even facilitated a few design sprints and started sprinkling in concepts from these frameworks in meetings with stakeholders. What’s our 2020 strategy?” I think we need a new framework!”

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Ensure alignment between the product vision and product strategy on one hand, and the business objectives on the other. Develop a solid differentiation strategy and use a mix of differentiators to help your product stand out from competitors. develop product vision and strategy. set meaningful goals.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Leaders should understand the company’s vision and strategy, be able to communicate it in a meaningful way, and clarify the role their “unit” (*) plays in that strategy. Part of empowering the team is letting them explore the opportunity space and even challenge the strategy.

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Roman Pichler

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A framework like Scrum offers specific techniques that ensure sustainable pace—unfortunately, only for development team members and not for product people. Do not take on additional responsibilities like improving the development process, leading the dev team, making UX design decisions, or creating a marketing strategy.

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