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Product in Practice: Introducing Opportunity Solution Trees at Texthelp

Product Talk

And finally, Tali was so convinced of the power of opportunity solution trees that she started leading workshops at product events to teach others how to use this tool. We were so inspired by Tali’s enthusiasm that we just had to share her story here on the Product Talk blog. It was a great experience,” says Tali.

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10 Product Roadmapping Mistakes to Avoid

Roman Pichler

You can avoid these drawbacks by using a different roadmap type: a goal-oriented or outcome-based product roadmap. As its name suggests, this roadmap focuses on product goals and outcomes, such as acquiring customers, increasing engagement, and future-proofing the product by removing technical debt.

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My Product Strategy Model

Roman Pichler

How does it differ from a product roadmap and how do the two plans relate? And what’s their relationship to the product vision and the product backlog? To answer these questions, I have developed the model shown in figure 1. Figure 1: My Product Strategy Model.

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The Product Strategy Cycle

Roman Pichler

For example, a product manager might determine the product strategy and one or more development teams might be tasked with executing it. Based on this insight, I have come up with the product strategy cycle shown in the picture below. I call these outcomes product goals.

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Seven Product Backlog Mistakes to Avoid

Roman Pichler

Third and most importantly, focus the backlog on a specific product goal. Then decline and remove items that do not serve this goal, as I discuss below. The Product Backlog is Too Detailed. But an overly detailed product backlog makes it hard to see the wood for the trees: There is simply too much information.

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10 Tips for Effective Product Management Meetings

Roman Pichler

For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product. Assess product strategy and adjust if necessary.

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Dec 4-5: Product Dojo Conference / Designing the Product Organization Workshop

Mironov Consulting

What: Product Dojo conference on Mastering Product Leadership. When: December 4 th (workshops) and December 5 th (conference). I am joining the Product Dojo team for a combined workshop-plus-conference event in San Francisco. How is that the same/different from what individual product managers do?