Thu.Apr 18, 2019

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Forget about Growth. Here’s the Metric that Really Matters.

ProductPlan

Ask any SaaS company about their key metrics, and growth will inevitably come up quickly. Whether they’re exceeding expectations or falling short, how many users being added is an inevitable focus area for the entire organization, and product managers are often tasked with growth-related responsibilities. But for SaaS businesses to achieve sustainable growth, they can’t focus solely on bringing on new customers.

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Your biggest product manager responsibilities are not the ones you think

ProductBoard

Product management as a whole is currently evolving, and many companies are still trying to clearly define the role in their organizations. In the past, PMs were often primarily responsible for technical and project management duties as strategic decisions about the product were led by sales or engineering. However, as companies begin to compete on product experience, product managers are leading.

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Embrace Uncertainty: the art of Applying a Scientific Approach

Mind the Product

The rollercoaster ride that is product development is inherently chaotic and ever-changing. So, as process-oriented professionals, we product managers look to the structure and predictability of a scientific approach for certainty. Our inputs into such a scientific approach, however, are based on assumptions – either individual or corporate – that contain significant amounts of uncertainty.

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Everyday Greatness through Micro-interactions

The Product Guy

Excerpts from our conversation with The Best Product Person of 2018, Brian Crofts. > What are some items that great product managers do every day? Consistent morning routine (win the morning, win the day). Stay close to customers. Build rapport and engage with their engineers. Have more questions than answers. Ask for help. Watch now and see why he is counted amongst the ranks of the best in product management.

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From Developer Experience to Product Experience: How a Shared Focus Fuels Product Success

Speaker: Anne Steiner and David Laribee

As a concept, Developer Experience (DX) has gained significant attention in the tech industry. It emphasizes engineers’ efficiency and satisfaction during the product development process. As product managers, we need to understand how a good DX can contribute not only to the well-being of our development teams but also to the broader objectives of product success and customer satisfaction.

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Should you disrupt or create a category? 5 lessons from Gainsight’s CMO Anthony Kennada

Intercom, Inc.

But it can be a real challenge knowing that’s what you’re doing from the outset. In late 2007, a pair of roommates found themselves scraping their wallets to come up with enough cash to cover their exorbitant San Francisco rent. They noticed that a big design conference was coming to town, and all the hotels were booked. That’s when they came up with a brilliant idea – selling airbeds on their apartment floor for $80 a night.

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Here’s the data on how Product Managers evaluate new jobs

The Product Coalition

I’ve been curious about how product managers weigh various factors in selecting new jobs. I have written about the various criteria that I’ve heard people using to make these decisions. These conversations left me yearning for a more quantitative understanding around relative rankings. So I fielded a survey that can be found here. The criteria I asked about in the survey were: Mission and vision of the new company or product: Do I believe in the mission of the company or product (why does the p

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Treat Your Customers Like Your Children

ProductCraft

Many product people before me have drawn comparisons between product management and parenting. As a parent and PM, I find myself comparing my treatment of customers to how I treat my kids. In my mind, this is actually a good thing. Of course, there’s a big difference between saying you should treat someone like a. The post Treat Your Customers Like Your Children appeared first on ProductCraft by Pendo.

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How TV Spielfilm uses data to stay ahead of the changing entertainment industry

Mixpanel

The story of television over the last thirty years is one of rapid, divergent evolution. From tubes to plasma to LED. Screens getting orders of magnitude larger and hung on our walls, and orders of magnitude smaller and slipped into our pockets. From over-the-air broadcasts, to cable and satellite feeds, to online streams. Thanks to a willingness to adapt and learn from their customers, TV Spielfilm has evolved along with its users and the industry.

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4 Ways to Make Qualitative Research Your Competitive Marketing Advantage with Katelyn Bourgoin

UserInterviews

The best way to create better marketing strategies? Talk to your customers.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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How TV Spielfilm uses data to stay ahead of the changing entertainment industry

Mixpanel

The story of television over the last thirty years is one of rapid, divergent evolution. From tubes to plasma to LED. Screens getting orders of magnitude larger and hung on our walls, and orders of magnitude smaller and slipped into our pockets. From over-the-air broadcasts, to cable and satellite feeds, to online streams. Thanks to a willingness to adapt and learn from their customers, TV Spielfilm has evolved along with its users and the industry.

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AB Tasty Lab Tab: Page Flow

AB Tasty

Are you on the lookout for new user insights to power your conversion optimization strategy? Look no further than our new Page Flow feature! This article was originally posted on AB Tasty as AB Tasty Lab Tab: Page Flow.

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The Impact of XaaS and Micro-Content on Content Development

TSIA

The Age of Aquarius is more than just a song popularized by the musical Hair. It’s an astrological term denoting either the current or forthcoming astrological age, depending on the method of calculation. Current characteristics of the Aquarian age have been described as follows: “Aquarius is visionary and creative, but rebellious, too. Aquarius’ job is to challenge authority, tear down existing structures, and replace the outdated with something better.

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Are Progressive Web Apps the Future of Mobile?

Alchemer Mobile

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a combination of different web technologies and browsing interfaces. In a nutshell, PWAs are about creating app-like experiences on the web, and they aren’t specific to any particular device format. When the first websites emerged in the 90s , the idea of apps didn’t exist. But the rise of smartphones caused apps to become commonplace.

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The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Communication

Speaker: David Bard, Principal at VP Product Coaching

In the fast-paced world of digital innovation, success is often accompanied by a multitude of challenges - like the pitfalls lurking at every turn, threatening to derail the most promising projects. But fret not, this webinar is your key to effective product development! Join us for an enlightening session to empower you to lead your team to greater heights.

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4 Ways to Make Qualitative Research Your Competitive Marketing Advantage with Katelyn Bourgoin

UserInterviews

The best way to create better marketing strategies? Talk to your customers.

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Hire More Designers, OK?

Amplitude

Productive, empowered designers are essential to building a great product. But there’s an art to integrating designers into your team. Done wrong, designers can get siloed away from the rest of the team, affecting design quality, flow, and overall team cohesion as a result. In this video, I’ll walk you through a common scenario product teams face when hiring designers.

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4 Ways to Make Qualitative Research Your Competitive Marketing Advantage with Katelyn Bourgoin

UserInterviews

The best way to create better marketing strategies? Talk to your customers.

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5 Facts You Should Know Before You Tap Into Influencer Marketing in Japan

freshtrax

Influencer marketing plays an integral part in many companies’ marketing strategy and there is no exception for the Japanese market. Influencer marketing is pretty big in Japan but the rules are quite different from the ones in the U.S. or English-speaking countries. I would like to share 5 unique facts about influencer marketing in Japan based on my hands-on experience working with influencers and bloggers on behalf of global brands in the past few years. 1.

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How to Build an Experimentation Culture for Data-Driven Product Development

Speaker: Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product, Statsig

Experimentation is often seen as an aspirational practice, especially at smaller, fast-moving companies who are strapped for time and resources. So, how can you get your team making decisions in a more data-driven way while continuing to remain lean and maintaining ship velocity? In this webinar, Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product at Statsig, will teach you how to build an experimentation culture from the ground-up, graduating from just getting started with data-driven development to operating

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How E-Commerce Improves Customer Experience with NPS to Drive Sales

Usersnap

Your customers are your lifeline, you know that. But how much do you take into consideration how they actually feel about your brand? You might think all your customers are perfectly happy. After all, your business generates sales, right? Turns out, without actually speaking to your customers, you can’t truly know how they feel about you , your products or your business.