Product Innovation Educators

MARCH 4, 2025

How AI captures customer needs that human product managers miss Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Carmel Dibner from Applied Marketing Science, we explored how artificial intelligence is transforming Voice of the Customer (VOC) research for product teams. However, these early efforts faced significant limitations.

Artificial Inteligence 235

Artificial Inteligence Research Software Product Research User Testing 235

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 4, 2019

That clarity is one of the main reasons I was so excited to join Intercom earlier this year – the company entered an industry dominated by impersonal and disconnected tools like ticketing systems and email with a vision to “make internet business personal.”. 1 Poor definition of value proposition and feature focus.

Branding 209

Branding Weak Development Team Technical Review Airlines 209

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. What Does a Bad Product Strategy Look Like? What Does a Bad Product Strategy Look Like? If there was a simple test for bad product strategy most companies would happily use it.

Weak Development Team 76

Weak Development Team Product Strategy User Testing Strategy 76

Tyner Blain

MARCH 20, 2025

Just as you change collaboration patterns through changing how you develop roadmaps, you change the conversation with leaders through how you orient towards supporting them. I use two characteristics to differentiate giving dictation from setting direction. There are two ways the product manager and team can think about the work.

Research Software 59

Research Software Weak Development Team Systems Review Product Research 59

Userpilot

JULY 22, 2024

Let’s explore the steps to develop a solid positioning statement and some examples of successful brand positioning from other companies. TL;DR Developing a solid product positioning strategy involves several key steps. Here are the steps to develop your positioning effectively: Conduct thorough market research.

Research Software 103

Research Software Positioning Data Visualization Definition 103

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 31, 2019

As part of the process, we’ve spent a lot of time reviewing who we should be selling to these days, and how we should be selling to these customers. And as the organization grows, the work involved to get teams aligned on who you’re selling to and how you’re selling is not something to be taken for granted either. Speed is everything.

Customer Experience 165

Customer Experience Customer Feedback User Testing Weak Development Team 165

ProductPlan

JUNE 1, 2023

Where are product teams getting their feature ideas? Most concerningly, 19% of respondents reported that their top source of ideas comes from senior management, who are often disconnected from both customers and the product development process. Why do product teams become feature factories?

User Testing 98

User Testing User Friction Development Team Review Customer Experience 98

Tyner Blain

MARCH 2, 2025

Merging into a single customer base, looking for cost efficiencies from a combined team, increasing profits because of the reduction in price-competition in the market. ” Within that context, there are problems which exist which the team must address to make it work.

Customer Experience 64

Customer Experience Weak Development Team User Testing Definition 64

The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Photo by Alexei on Pxhere A few months after I joined Twiggle as the VP of Product, the CEO gave me a list of competitors to review. It didn’t mean that there was no competition (which is usually a very bad sign), but that the traditional search engines weren’t it. Here are six categories of competition that you must be aware of.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Weak Development Team User Testing Systems Review 147

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 23, 2020

As the CEO of Flow , a flexible project management app for teams, Daniel is working to create a productivity tool that defies conventional metrics, meaning that it simply allows you to get your most important work done without monopolizing the time you spend in the software itself. billion in 2015. How will you stand out from the pack?

Research Software 199

Research Software Feedback Software Reporting Tools Technical Review 199

The Product Coalition

JANUARY 3, 2020

So, it was natural that we should want to develop a talent growth plan for our people. Each month we send out an NPS survey to assess whether the company is being a great place to work, but a few months ago I also sent Google’s manager feedback survey to my team of 10 product managers. It was clear the team needed a talent growth plan.

Feedback Software 104

Feedback Software Product Research Research Software Weak Development Team 104

Userpilot

APRIL 15, 2024

From poor onboarding to slow response times and inadequate self-serve support, customer pain points significantly impact the customer experience, potentially leading to dissatisfaction, negative online reviews, and churn. Moreover, some users prefer speaking to customer support teams to interacting with a support portal.

User Friction 105

User Friction Customer Communications Analytic Tools Feedback Software 105

Amplitude

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Nova’s original design is inspired by a few exciting systems like PowerDrill , SCUBA , Trill , and Druid. to 8s over the last year due to high volume queries. As we were analyzing the performance of our systems, we had a few discoveries. Nova is Amplitude’s in-house columnar-based storage & analytics engine.

Analytic Tools 19

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Engineering Research Software 19

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A GTM strategy provides direction for all team members, reduces your product’s time to market, and helps you cut costs. Differentiate your product from other similar products on the market to avoid product parity. Design a launch plan before the product is ready and assign clear roles to team members.

User Testing 98

User Testing Feedback Software Product Research Strategy 98

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It focuses on differentiation and low cost simultaneously to break the value-cost tradeoff. However, many firms fail at successful implementation due to common pitfalls. Blue ocean strategy is especially relevant today as many industries are seeing declining profits and growth due to commoditization and saturation.

Analytic Tools 90

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Feedback Software User Testing 90

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It can also serve as a source of invaluable feedback for product development. You’ll also need to hire the right individuals for your customer support team and invest in training them and providing them with the tools for success. Competitive advantage : Customers stop doing business with an organization due to poor support.

Feedback Software 102

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Customer Feedback Customer Experience 102

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Research shows optimized customer journeys deliver: Up to 20% increase in customer satisfaction 30% increase in conversion rates 15% increase in average order value 25-40% increase in revenue In essence, customer journey optimization establishes customer experience as a competitive differentiator that boosts business growth.

Data Visualization 98

Data Visualization User Testing Analytic Tools Customer Feedback 98

Userpilot

MAY 29, 2024

Foster cross-functional team collaboration and communication. Best tools to use in your product development process: Userpilot – best tool for designing in-product experiences. Asana – best project management tools for teams. Userpilot helps product teams understand user behavior and drive product adoption.

Data Visualization 105

Data Visualization Research Software Feedback Software Analytic Tools 105

Lenny Rachitsky

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Over the past year, Phil Carter has been developing a framework for growing consumer subscription businesses, called the Subscription Value Loop. Companies like Canva, Grammarly, Figma, Notion, and Dropbox are excluded because they are considered B2B SaaS businesses since they have sales teams and sell to both prosumers and enterprises.

User Testing 133

User Testing Feedback Software Framework Onboarding KPIs 133

Userpilot

AUGUST 18, 2020

Well, maybe it’s due a revival – this time as an unofficial mantra for the SaaS sector. Providing more and more value over time, along a clearly-defined customer lifecycle journey – like this: The system you build to gain a greater efficiency in pushing your users down the user journey is called a flywheel. It makes sense.

Analytic Tools 105

Analytic Tools Feedback Software User Testing Data Visualization 105

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 19, 2022

And in doing so, businesses have had to look critically at support as a differentiator and core business value driver. Here are a few key takeaways: An Internal Quality Score offers a more holistic view of an agent’s strengths and opportunities for growth and helps organizations gain insight into their teams’ work.

Reporting Tools 104

Reporting Tools Data Visualization Feedback Software Customer Feedback 104

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 29, 2022

You’ll hear from the product managers that led the ideation, planning, and development of these products, and get their unique insights into the ways each of them can uplevel your customers’ experience with your company. So when you see a spike in demand, you can meet it, no matter what size your team is. “We We’re here for you.”

Feedback Software 118

Feedback Software Customer Communications Reporting Tools Events 118

Userpilot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Customer success teams don’t have time to waste. Few customer success managers are also developers. A customer success platform designed for non-technical people will help your customer success teams be more efficient. #3 Chameleon is a dedicated onboarding tool, with two key differentiators. Basic analytics are a must.

Analytic Tools 98

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Reporting Tools Data Visualization 98

Modus Create

MAY 27, 2025

Beyond the hype What AI-assisted coding actually delivers By Wesley Fuchter Posted in Product Development Published on: May 27, 2025 Last update: May 29, 2025 Youve probably been hearing about vibe coding everywhere. Some say developers are on their way out. Team DIY wrote code manually using traditional workflows. One product.

Software Review 40

Software Review Technical Review Weak Development Team Systems Review 40

Roadmunk

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Some sit outside the product domain, but still directly pushed me as a product manager to connect and empathize with other team members. But in part 4 of a 9-part series on startups by Marc Andreessen (co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz), there are three factors to startup success identified: your team, product and market.

Article 81

Article User Testing Product Research Product Management 81

ProductPlan

APRIL 25, 2023

Great teams assemble individuals with differing skill sets, perspectives, and experiences. For example, Iron Man and Captain America leading the Avengers or Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman teaming up as the Justice League. Many product teams now have their own team of super-powered individuals banding together for a common cause.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Data Visualization Reporting Tools Weak Development Team 52

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We’ll explore its features, pricing, and offer a comprehensive review to aid in your decision-making process. It can be a roadblock when your team members lack technical expertise, leaving you dependent on developers. It enables product teams to create, implement, and test personalized in-app onboarding experiences.

Onboarding KPIs 52

Onboarding KPIs Analytic Tools Data Visualization Feedback Software 52

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We’ll explore its features, pricing, and offer a comprehensive review to aid in your decision-making process. It can be a roadblock when your team members lack technical expertise, leaving you dependent on developers. It enables product teams to create, implement, and test personalized in-app onboarding experiences.

Data Visualization 52

Data Visualization Customer Experience Embedded Analytics Analytic Tools 52

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

That review on Capterra you didn’t ask for? They are enthusiasts, cheerleaders and advocates for your business, who will: Write positive reviews. They can uncover use cases that you hadn’t anticipated, pointing you towards future developments that will fulfill the needs of wider and different audiences. Also a power user.

Analytic Tools 98

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Customer Experience User Testing 98

Mironov Consulting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Services companies (aka custom development, agencies, outsourcing/nearshoring, contract engineering, consultancies, any work-for-hire) primarily market/sell the time and expertise of their people.  Work ”)  No one cares how big the team is, how long it took to build, or how smart our engineers and designers are.

Reporting Tools 80

Reporting Tools Data Visualization Analytic Tools Feedback Software 80

Userpilot

AUGUST 18, 2020

Well, maybe it’s due a revival – this time as an unofficial mantra for the SaaS sector. Providing more and more value over time, along a clearly-defined customer lifecycle journey – like this: The system you build to gain a greater efficiency in pushing your users down the user journey is called a flywheel. It makes sense.

Analytic Tools 89

Analytic Tools Feedback Software User Testing Data Visualization 89

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We’ll explore its features, pricing, and offer a comprehensive review to aid in your decision-making process. It can be a roadblock when your team members lack technical expertise, leaving you dependent on developers. It enables product teams to create, implement, and test personalized in-app onboarding experiences.

Onboarding KPIs 52

Onboarding KPIs Data Visualization Analytic Tools Feedback Software 52

Product Solving

AUGUST 26, 2020

Hiten Shah said it nicely on Twitter recently: Hiten Shah @hnshah Friction is the keyword in product development. From hurting your users, to affecting other parts of your product, to collapse of an entire system, sometimes friction is what holds everything together. Over time, credit cards became ubiquitous. so they thought.

Feedback Software 52

Feedback Software User Testing Customer Experience Systems Review 52

Userpilot

MARCH 18, 2022

Successful product messages are also made up of ratings or user reviews and quotes either as a part of your content marketing efforts (for case studies) or the product marketing on your website/online stores to build credibility. Do market research to develop your buyer persona. Highlight what differentiates you from competitors.

Research Software 52

Research Software Feedback Software Messaging User Friction 52

Usersnap

DECEMBER 19, 2023

TL;DR The article underscores the importance of 1 to 5 rating scale surveys & how it has helped me in my PM journey, exploring their simplicity, versatility, and impact on user-centric product development. Semantic Differential Scale 5. A user might rate a product they purchased online with 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent) stars.

Feedback Software 52

Feedback Software User Testing Customer Feedback Product Research 52

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Whatfix is a popular onboarding platform, but it does have several weaknesses. But before we take a look at these Whatfix alternatives, let’s look at the strengths and weaknesses of Whatfix itself…. Instead, you have to contact the team for a bespoke quote. For us, the key differentiator was the audiovisual guidance.

Analytic Tools 59

Analytic Tools Feedback Software User Testing Data Visualization 59

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It focuses on differentiation and low cost simultaneously to break the value-cost tradeoff. However, many firms fail at successful implementation due to common pitfalls. Blue ocean strategy is especially relevant today as many industries are seeing declining profits and growth due to commoditization and saturation.

Analytic Tools 52

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Feedback Software User Testing 52