Product Management University

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Product management is one of the hottest careers in high-tech right now with tremendous career growth. If you’re considering a career in this industry, you’ll need to know exactly what will be expected of you as a product manager. What Does a Product Management Career Path Look Like?

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is Empathy Important in Product Management? While empathy is a fundamental human quality, there are three reasons that make it particularly valuable for product people. This does not mean, of course, that you cannot or should not have any opinions. First, empathy is the foundation for effective leadership.

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Melissa Perri

JANUARY 4, 2020

I've been reflecting on the last decade in Product Management. Not every company has seen all these changes, but by and large I think it's been a positive push forward and I'm proud of where we've come from and where we have gotten to. -- 2014: "I do not need Product Managers, I can run my company myself,I have the strategy."

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Melissa Perri

JULY 7, 2023

A few weeks ago, Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, said they were “getting rid fo Product Managers”. Product Management has always firmly sat between business, tech, and the user/customer. Product Management has always firmly sat between business, tech, and the user/customer.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 29, 2023

If you want to be well connected and stay on top of your game, here are five free product management events in September 2023. August 30, 2023 | Virtual Greater Strategic Impact, Product CEO or Portfolio Executive? Two are in-person and three are virtual. Here they are. The good, the bad and the ugly! What’s the destination?

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The Accidental Product Manager

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If this is the case, what you have done to make it easy for them to use your product? If the answer is “nothing”, then you are like many other product managers who have not taken the time to study their customers and customize their products for their unique needs.

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Product Management University

APRIL 10, 2023

(Artificial Intelligence) AI and product management is a white-hot topic that runs the gamut, from the countless benefits to product managers all the way to replacing product managers…and everything in between. AI and Product Management The possibilities are endless. Here we go again.

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The Basics of Product Management

MAY 11, 2020

Comprehensive list of reviews for top 8 product management courses and certifications. These are the top rated and best programs, including free courses. And many want to try the product management field from fields like software engineering, QA testing, etc. List – Top 8 Product Management Courses.

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 9, 2024

As I often do when thinking about a question, I ran a poll on Twitter and LinkedIn asking which core skills of product management folks think are most likely to be impacted/replaced by AI. ‘I thought it was a mistake,’ said the other. […] Indeed, the move turned the course of the game.

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Lenny Rachitsky

MARCH 26, 2024

A technical background is a superpower for product managers, as I’ve said before. And now that AI is increasingly infused into products, it’s even more important that product managers understand the basics. For most software product managers, we’re talking about web APIs.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 4, 2023

I have preached this more than once, technical literacy for product managers is essential. In the area of AI, it is critical for everyone, but product managers have to stay ahead of the curve. Today I will write about gaining technical literacy (free courses only). Here is how to level up your skills.

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For this month’s Product Talk post, I recorded a video where I consider the difference between product managers and product owners. I want to talk about product managers and product owners. I’ve had several companies ask me if they should be hiring product managers or product owners.

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Product Management Unpacked

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A lot to manage for these servant-leaders, for sure. Of product development and improvement. And of the process for achieving product success. Of course,ownership of the processfor developing and improving products and services comes with its own set of rewards, as well as challenges. Ownership of the strategy.

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ProductPlan

AUGUST 19, 2021

A recent article from Product Coalition explains why landing your first job as a product manager will be a challenge. As the author points out, competition is fierce, and most hiring managers want to see several years of experience. One suggestion Product Coalition offers is to take product manager courses.

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The Product Cafe

APRIL 14, 2024

Hello, all you product-loving folks! 💜 Welcome to this week's edition of Product Café, your weekly cup of coffee for everything product management, startups, and more. You are managing products well and pushing out successful products, and your customers are happy, too. Life is good!

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The Product Coalition

JULY 16, 2023

In recent years it seems that product management is all about execution and delivery. Photo by Kea Mowat on Unsplash When I moved into product management, almost 20 years ago, it used to be a very senior role. The discussion was about whether or not someone is senior enough to move into product management.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Restaurants don’t put an Apprentice Chef in charge of the kitchen overnight, so why do we do this with Product Managers? Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash Whilst it has been around for decades, product management has grown rapidly over the last few years. Companies are getting creative.

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

B2B Product Manager September 2021. The highest performing product management teams know the market as well or better than they know their products. A regular cadence of job rotation is an easy way to keep the product management cupboard stocked with market expertise. Product Management Playbook.

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Dragonboat

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We often get asked what the best courses for product managers are and what product management courses aid in career development? Whether you are an entry-level product manager or a senior product manager, there are always more ways to improve product strategy and hone your product management skills.

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Product Management University

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Learn Value Skills for Leading Customers Strategically Versus Reacting Tactically Rock Hill, SC – February 9, 2023 Today, Product Management University launched The School of Customer Success for B2B. The School of Customer Success features the Customer Success Value Skills training course and certification.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 1, 2024

Decode A Job Posting from Spotify: Senior Product Manager — Playlist Platform Spotify is an innovative business that changes the surrounding reality: almost everyone you see on the street or in a café wearing headphones listens to music on Spotify. This list of stakeholders (designers, engineers, data scientists, etc.)

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

Looking to become a B2B Product Manager? This career guide offers a detailed overview of the best B2B product management training options. It also describes valuable skills you need to learn and career paths within product management, among other things. Well, you’re in the right place.

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Product Management University

JULY 6, 2021

B2B Product Manager June 2021 Issue. When you look at the maturity curve for your product management team, don’t focus so much on the skills they have. Pay more attention to the business outcomes customers get from products your team is delivering. Enjoy our B2B Product Manager June issue.

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Dragonboat

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We often get asked what the best courses for product managers are and what product management courses aid in career development? Whether you are an entry-level product manager or a senior product manager, there are always more ways to improve product strategy and hone your product management skills.

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Product Management Unpacked

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It also allows me to connect CMU and its world-class graduate degree programs and students who are interested in and excited about product to industry through internships, capstone projects and employment opportunities. Why Choose Carnegie Mellon for Product Management? Why the MS in Product Management degree?

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Alchemer Mobile

AUGUST 6, 2020

Product managers are rapidly advancing their skills, and as a result, the industry as a whole has had to level-up to compete as the world’s biggest brands continue to adopt a mobile-first approach. We’ve written a lot—and I mean A LOT—of content focused around mobile product management. What Is Mobile Product Management?

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Product Management University

JANUARY 5, 2023

The 5 Ws and 1 H represent a clever technique for developing a holistic story about a particular subject and can be especially useful for product managers. This technique can not only help product managers develop detailed product roadmaps but also help them create thorough customer personas, set up relevant KPIs, and more.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 12, 2021

B2B Product Manager August 2021 Issue. If you’ve been through an acquisition, you understand the challenges of merging product teams let alone cultures and processes. A little bit of tactical product management before a strategic acquisition can go a long way in lowering the post-acquisition hurdles.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 11, 2023

One of the most frequently asked questions in the product field is what constitutes a great product manager. However, certain traits and backgrounds are often associated with great product managers. Take courses, read thought leaders in the field, and learn from the customers. Not using chatGPT yet?

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Product Management University

APRIL 14, 2021

B2B Product Manager April 2021 Issue. This month we show a little love to those in senior product management roles with a focus on strategy, title inflation, and newbies to the VP role. Of course, we can’t ignore the connection between sales and product management. Product Management Playbook.

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Product Management Unpacked

MARCH 26, 2020

Those whose jobs are supplemented by AI are likely to see benefits including increased productivity and overall job satisfaction. This prediction is already in line with how AI is influencing the role of a product manager. In product management, AI is increasingly leveraged in the research phase of the product lifecycle.

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

Becoming an eCommerce product manager requires a specific set of skills and experiences. However, the most important aspect is a good understanding of product management, regardless of your background. However, the strategic responsibilities weigh on product management. Otherwise, skip ahead.

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Product Management University

MARCH 3, 2021

The performance of product management and the ripple effect (positive and negative) on engineering, marketing, sales and customer success is front and center this month. Enjoy The B2B Product Manager March issue. Blog: High-Octane Product Management. Why You Should Give Your Product Portfolio a Good SWOT.

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Product Management Unpacked

MAY 19, 2021

Many products simply don’t cater to their users’ needs. Maybe the Product Manager was under budgetary or time constraints. Maybe the Product Manager is technically strong but doesn’t understand customers’ context. Brad Eiben is the Executive Director for the MS in Product Management Program at CMU.

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Userpilot

JULY 8, 2021

Product manager courses are everywhere. Product management is one of the most diverse disciplines and requires an extremely broad set of skills. Additionally, the product manager role drastically changes with your seniority. Beginner product manager. Mid-career product manager.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The best way to advance your product management career is to develop yourself. But when you work 40+ hours per week, it is difficult to visit seminars, colleges courses or other further education programs. A flexible option to learn and progress are MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). Prices start at $400/user/year.

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UX Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The idea for a course catalog of conversation design courses has been parked in my drafts for the entire year. This was originally supposed to be titled, “The 2023 guide to conversation design courses,” but here we are, mid-December and I only now summoned up the courage to jot down my thoughts on this massively intimidating subject.

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