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Why Building High TQ is Essential for Product Leaders

People-First Product Leadership

After group discussions, reflect on the most promising concepts. Use “how,” “what,” and “tell me more” to embrace curiosity, encourage innovation, and differentiation. Use open-ended sessions for gathering feedback on your ideas and broader brainstorming meetings for new initiatives. No worries.

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How to Conduct a Competitor Analysis: A Practical Guide for Product Managers

BrainMates

This can help highlight potential whitespace or opportunities to differentiate. annual reports) Observable data : Derived from observation and synthesis (e.g. pricing, campaigns) Opportunistic data : Gathered through conversations or informal channels (e.g. Step 5: Compare Competitors with Your Offering Now its time to interpret the data.

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The Basics: Similarity Principle

UX Planet

UI design is significantly influenced by the Gestalt principles of grouping , a fundamental set of laws and guidelines many designers rely on to create effective interfaces. These principles explain how people visually group elements, with the five key categories being Proximity, Similarity, Continuity, Closure, and Connectedness.

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How much do U.S. product managers really make?

Lenny Rachitsky

There are group discounts , gift options , and referral bonuses available. If you’re an experienced IC and enjoy it, leverage your expertise to negotiate a strong compensation package without feeling pressured to move into management. If you’re hiring, apply to work with us below. Subscribe now Sincerely, Lenny 👋

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How Companies Are Funding User Research in 2025: Insights from the User Interviews Research Budget Report

DevelopmentCorporate

Leaders who recognize this are betting on research to drive differentiation in a crowded market. Interestingly, this suggests a solid majority find their budgets adequate, but theres a sizable group nearly one in five who feel under-resourced. This signals a broader strategic shift: research isnt just a cost center anymore.

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Problems in the Solution

Tyner Blain

Another approach is to invest in both Alpha and Zeta products, in a way which differentiates them from each other, making each appealing to a distinct group. This is a great time to remember that you cannot competently design a solution without a definition of “solved” for the problem.

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Strategy Blocks: An operator’s guide to product strategy

Lenny Rachitsky

Strategy working group: The product leader should assemble a core strategy working group, at a minimum, consisting of an engineering lead, a design lead, and a data lead, besides the product lead themselves. The product lead facilitates and the full strategy working group participates. What does failure look like?