Dear Strategy

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On this episode of Dear Strategy, we talk about the difference between a product strategy and a go-to-market plan, and why it’s important to have both of these key planning tools working together in harmony. That’s really all a strategy is – an overarching plan that provides context and meaning to a set of actions.

Differentiation 52

Differentiation Product Strategy Strategy Marketing 52

Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Hold Regular Product Strategy Reviews. A product strategy , like any other plan, is subject to change. How changeable your strategy is, depends on your product’s life cycle stage. As long as your product hasn’t reached product-market fit, the strategy is usually volatile.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Product Strategy Strategy Workshop 208

The Product Coalition

AUGUST 3, 2023

How to Achieve Success in Your Product Strategy In today’s rapidly evolving market, having a clear product vision and a well-defined strategy is essential for the success of any tech product. A compelling product vision is a guiding light, providing direction and purpose to the development process.

Vision 135

Vision Product Research User Testing Roadmap 135

280 Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

If your answer is no, it’s because it didn’t make it very far in the market. Buyers reported that the technology was too primitive for its high price point, and the console didn’t sell well among the majority of young gamers, because it was marketed toward nostalgic adults who would appreciate the old-school technology and style.

Positioning 296

Positioning Reporting Tools Marketing Research Software 296

ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As markets mature, the competitive landscape gets crowded. Industry veterans and startups quickly try to stand out in an already clustered SaaS market. It takes more than just keeping up with the competition on product comparison checklists to stay relevant. Effective product teams position their solutions as market leaders.

Feedback Software 52

Feedback Software Research Software Differentiation Product Research 52

Product Warrior

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is the introduction to my 10-part series to help you execute and continuously improve your product strategy. After explaining to board members we could not acquire the Internet, I quickly learned to execute product strategy fast. We must focus on learning velocity and continuous improvement.

Weak Development Team 52

Weak Development Team Product Strategy Strategy Feedback Software 52

Userpilot

MARCH 24, 2021

Defining your product strategy is the most important aspect of deciding to build something new. It helps your entire team rally around a vision and a set of outcomes, making sure everyone is aligned in reaching those product growth goals. What is a product strategy? How do you set a product vision?

Product Research 119

Product Research Onboarding KPIs Product Strategy User Testing 119

The Product Guy

MARCH 16, 2018

Guest Post by: Marissa Fong (Mentee, Session 5, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Bill Gourlay]. Product management requires product strategy. These are all key questions addressed as part of product strategy. Below were what I brought to the products and how I was able to drive for quick results.

Product Strategy 98

Product Strategy Strategy Reporting Tools Feedback Software 98

The Product Guy

OCTOBER 9, 2018

First, I did not know how to frame, develop and present product strategy in a systematic way, and second, as a startup, my company has not historically had a good track record of strategy being developed outside of senior management (read: founder). I admit that in the past, I have been soured on “strategy” as a discipline.

Weak Development Team 130

Weak Development Team Product Strategy Strategy Development 130

Roman Pichler

APRIL 3, 2018

Business Strategy vs. Product Strategy. A business strategy describes how a company wants to achieve its overall aspiration and create value for its users, employees, and shareholders. The business strategy provides the company with the basis for making the right investment decisions. What is the company’s vision?

Strategy 256

Strategy Product Research Weak Development Team Systems Review 256

Product Warrior

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this webinar, I talked about how to execute your strategy with confidence to achieve market differentiation and drive growth.

Webinar 52

Webinar Strategy Product Strategy Differentiation 52

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How do product management and marketing teams work together to build successful products? TL;DR Product managers define the overall product direction and oversee the entire product lifecycle. Product marketing sits between product development and the market.

Product Research 104

Product Research User Testing Research Software Feedback Software 104

Userpilot

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you develop a robust UX strategy? We also look at: What a UX design strategy is Why it’s important Its core principles and elements A practical example of a company with well-established UX strategies Let’s dive right in! The strategy should also have information about the UX team, processes, and guidelines.

Research Software 104

Research Software Analytic Tools Feedback Software User Testing 104

Product Warrior

MARCH 9, 2023

How do you create confidence in your product strategy with those that approve investment i.e. c-suite or board members? Unfortunately, without anything better, many product leaders rely on the product roadmap to demonstrate their strategy. This is often referred to as empowered product development teams.

Product Strategy 52

Product Strategy Roadmap Onboarding KPIs Strategy 52

Product Warrior

MARCH 9, 2023

How do you create confidence in your product strategy with those that approve investment i.e. c-suite or board members? Unfortunately, without anything better, many product leaders rely on the product roadmap to demonstrate their strategy. This is often referred to as empowered product development teams.

Product Strategy 52

Product Strategy Roadmap Onboarding KPIs Strategy 52

Amplitude

MARCH 9, 2021

Building and executing a product strategy is difficult, to say the least. Forty-five percent of all products fail to launch on time, while 20% of that number fail to meet internal targets. The key to overcoming those statistics is the expectations that your team places upon your product strategy itself.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Product Strategy Data Visualization Strategy 59

Product Management University

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Beyond a healthier balance sheet, why do your target customers care about cash flow relative to their big picture strategy? If we go back to post 3 of 10 , you’ll see the ripple effect of a customer-facing portfolio vision in full swing when it’s time to craft your portfolio (and product) positioning! How about context?

Positioning 147

Positioning Product Research User Friction Differentiation 147

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How do product managers identify market gaps? TL;DR Market gaps are the disparities between what customers need and want , and what the market can deliver. A market gap can be caused by missing functionality or poor user experience. A market gap can be caused by missing functionality or poor user experience.

User Testing 105

User Testing Data Visualization Feedback Software Research Software 105

Mironov Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2023

  (For fun, let’s call those things strategies.)   But it’s of zero help to Product, Engineering, Marketing, or other organizations that need to make choices about the few critical things we’ll do next year.    (And the 9000 things we won’t do.)  ” What To Do?

Data Visualization 78

Data Visualization Strategy Artificial Inteligence Weak Development Team 78

Roman Pichler

MAY 3, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Make Time to Keep up with Technology Trends As new technologies come and go, it’s important for you—the person in charge of the product—to stay on top of the developments. It will also have a positive impact on team morale and productivity. Or will it help you satisfy a new one?

Research Software 230

Research Software Technical Review Technology Product Research 230

ProductPlan

OCTOBER 3, 2019

But for every success story, there’s a graveyard of failed products laid low by bad product strategies. A bad strategy is hard to overcome. And if no one realizes it’s wrong or adjusts course quickly, a promising product can become a lost cause. What Does a Bad Product Strategy Look Like?

Weak Development Team 75

Weak Development Team Product Strategy User Testing Strategy 75

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 2, 2021

Is this solution something we want to innovate on and own as an industry leader and differentiator, or is it table stakes where we want to be on par with the market? Our SVP of Product, Paul Adams, describes innovation as building something new, different, and better. Is this critical to the company and product strategy?

Customer Experience 251

Customer Experience Framework Feedback Software Analytic Tools 251

The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2023

Everyone knows educating the market is hard to nearly impossible, but people always bring up examples like Facebook or the iPhone whenever I discuss it in my lectures. So what can and cannot work when you want to educate the market? Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels Educating the market has a bad reputation, and rightfully so.

Education 122

Education Marketing Weak Development Team User Testing 122

Product Management University

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In addition to functionality, you’re highlighting the fact that all your products reside on a common platform and the associated benefits that come with it. When your differentiating value isn’t abundantly clear, the deal ends up with no decision or worse yet, a loss. Product management has set everyone else up for success.

Product Research 130

Product Research Feedback Software Differentiation Management 130

The Product Guy

MAY 15, 2017

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Dustin Levy, lead a conversation around “Product Strategies for Non-Strategists”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. About The Product Mentor. Amanda Ralph Product Management Consultant.

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Analytic Tools Research Software Product Strategy CTO Coach 90

Roman Pichler

AUGUST 11, 2020

This article assumes that you are familiar with the product vision board or the key elements of a product strategy : market, value proposition, standout features, and business goals. Solution : Successful products are not built by agreeing on the smallest common denominator or trying to please powerful stakeholders.

Vision 300

Vision User Testing Research Software Product Research 300

280 Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

You have to be the expert on your market and products. You need to have solid data and excellent information so that when the team or management is discussing your product or your market you are able to step in with timely and highly relevant information. Become the Expert. Tips to start. Volunteer.

Strategy 201

Strategy Product Management Product Manager Reporting Tools 201

The Product Coalition

MAY 1, 2023

The market was ripe for us to introduce a new product. However, I’ve learned that cutting corners early in product strategy development leads to significant hurdles later on. However, involving the design team from the outset will help you avoid common pitfalls and streamline product development. The team stressed.

Weak Development Team 123

Weak Development Team User Testing Data Visualization Product Research 123

280 Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So, you’ve gone to market – finally! After months or potentially years of toiling in the product conception phase, determining market viability, planning and developing, and getting ready for launch, your spanking-new product is out there for all the world to see. In a nutshell, that’s the product lifecycle (PLC). .

Feedback Software 296

Feedback Software Differentiation User Testing Customer Experience 296

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, despite a strong, socially motivated purpose, TOMS struggled due to a lack of focus on business value and product differentiation. Economic Sustainability: While noble in intention, the business model faced challenges in sustaining profitability and growth, compounded by market challenges.

Roadmap 137

Roadmap Healthcare Reporting Tools Software Review 137

280 Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

To learn more in-depth about creating your customer journey map, join our upcoming webinar, Customer Journey Maps – Your Secret Weapon to Driving Product Adoption on Friday, November 12, 2021. Roger Snyder is a Principal Consultant/Trainer, and VP of Marketing at 280 Group. faster and increase customer lifetime value by 1.6X

Webinar 295

Webinar User Testing Customer Experience Research Software 295

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It’s difficult to implement outcome-based roadmaps because stakeholders don’t trust product teams to deliver on business goals. Many companies lack differentiation strategies and drive product development by copying competitors. Build a product that users love by delivering value and a good product experience.

Analytic Tools 105

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Product Research User Testing 105

280 Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

This upcoming webinar will provide you with the critical skills needed over the progression of years of experience and over the progression of titles, based on the insights and findings of the second edition of the Product Management Skills Benchmark Report from the 280 Group. Training as a Differentiator. Training is a differentiator.

Webinar 296

Webinar Reporting Tools Differentiation Consulting 296

Amplitude

MARCH 11, 2020

Roadmapping is at the core of product strategy and product management. As a product person, and the VP of Product at Yesware , I’ve never come to fully embrace the discussion of what each team would deliver, in what sequence and within a long timeframe. You can sell to the future of where the product is headed.

Data Visualization 98

Data Visualization User Testing Product Strategy Product Research 98

280 Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Marketing professionals will tell you that it’s impossible to promote a product or service if you don’t know who needs your product or why they need it. In marketing speak, this is called “ market segmentation.” Brad is turned off by marketing speak —he wants just the facts. What Is a Persona?

Data Visualization 295

Data Visualization Research Software Product Research User Testing 295

280 Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Who does what and how do we go about making decisions in this new, product-focused environment? The two groups your Product Managers are likely to work with most closely are your engineering/development and sales and marketing teams… Cue the role confusion. Sales and Marketing teams. Understand Your Stakeholders.

Webinar 296

Webinar Outbound Product Management Product Manager 296

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 4, 2021

Everyone knows educating the market is hard to nearly impossible, but people always bring up examples like Facebook or the iPhone whenever I discuss it in my lectures. So what can and cannot work when you want to educate the market? Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels Educating the market has a bad reputation.

Education 152

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