Mon.Aug 27, 2018

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“I Have An Idea” – How I Evaluate Product Ideas

The Secret PM Handbook

People are always asking me “Hey, I have a product idea. May I run it by you and get your input?”. Of course, I say yes. They tell me the idea, and it’s usually “ a technical thing for some kind of team.”. And my response is, “Well, that sounds neat, but….” And then I ask some questions. The answers to those questions tell me if the idea is any good.

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When I hate Marketing

The Product Bistro

How could I hate marketing? Technically, I am in marketing, and I have done a lot of it throughout my career. I will say that give me an eye level view of the b t that Marketing peddles at times. A concrete example is this picture, a snap from the corner Chevron station that I walk […].

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Why “Uber for X” startups failed: The supply side is king

Andrew Chen

Remember all the “Uber for x” startups? A few years ago a ton of “Uber for x” startups got funded, but very few of them – maybe none? – worked out. It sounds good but ultimately most failed on the supply side. Let’s explore why. Rideshare has better economics, at the same acquisition cost. Rideshare is special. Acquiring a broad base of labor for driving is expensive, often $300+.

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Avoid the land of no decision: 6 critical questions for every discovery call

Intercom, Inc.

In sales, it’s normal to spend hours rehearsing for an upcoming demo and fine-tuning the deck. But when it comes to the discovery call, many of us assume we can wing it. It’s strange because the discovery call is how we uncover critical information early in the sales cycle. Details like use case and a prospect’s fit for our solution help us prioritize our deals.

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Beyond the Basics of A/B Tests: Highly Innovative Experimentation Tactics You Need to Know

Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science

Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.

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Deconstructing Being Agile

The Product Coalition

Has the spirit of being agile been lost behind a mountain of rules? Agile vs. Being Agile Agile became popular shortly after ‘The Agile Software Development Manifesto ’ was published in 2001. Companies who focused on being agile saw great success, and others wanted to follow suit. Organizations began looking to consultants to help them become more agile, and an entire Agile industry was born.

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Keys to being an Effective Product Manager

The Product Guy

What do you think it takes to be a highly effective product manager? The answers may surprise you! Here, enjoy listening to a true product management expert’s perspective and check out more great product management information. Enjoy! Jeremy Horn. The Product Guy.

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Pinterest and Grubhub’s Former Growth Lead on Building Content Loops

First Round Review

While at Pinterest and Grubhub, Casey Winters relied on content loops, an overlooked path to growth. Now a scaling advisor to companies such as Eventbrite and Reddit, he shares a 5-step process and three more advanced strategies for using this approach to achieve steep and sustainable growth.

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Customer-driven onboarding for growth & retention

ProductBoard

In our recent company announcement, we promised to share what we’ve learned along the way from our very first product prototype through to Series A. Here’s the first post in our new series! (Get them delivered to you ) Looking to acquire new users who will stick around for the long run? It’s all in your product onboarding. But not all onboarding is created equal, and.

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The Data On Why Product Managers Should Invest In Remote Team Management Skills

The Product Coalition

PMs should prepare for a future where many, if not most, of their teammates work in a different location Remote work has been building up steam for quite some time now. The advent of actually decent cloud-based productivity tools has made it easier to communicate and collaborate with teammates without being in the same room. Asana et al make task management easy and asynchronous, while Slack, Google Hangouts and more have made communication quick and in the best cases, personal.

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Exploring PerfDog Whitepaper 2024: Unlock the Power of Performance Testing

Key Takeaways Robust Platform & Multi-System Support: Brief introduction to PerfDog's extensive compatibility across various operating systems and hardware platforms including Android, iOS, PC, gaming consoles and more. In-Depth Performance Metrics: Quick view of the extensive range of metrics for system, graphics and rendering, user experience, in-depth analysis, and more.

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Product Managers Investigate Car Subscriptions

The Accidental Product Manager

Do consumers want to subscribe to cars or own them? Image Credit: Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar Follow. So I want you to think back to the last time that you bought a car. Just exactly how did you go about doing this fairly major task? If you are like most of us, you at least spent some time thinking about what you wanted. You thought about how much stuff you generally haul around, how many people you give rides to, and just exactly how far you tend to travel on a daily basis.

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How to Navigate Growth as a Product Manager

Daniel Elizalde IoT Blog

The job of a Product Manager can be challenging at even the most mature companies. But how do you manage growth at a company experiencing rapid success? When business is booming, new challenges arise for getting features to market faster, scaling quickly, and differentiating your products from competitors. So how do you navigate growth as […].

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Dear Strategy: 058 SEO, SEM, and Other Marketing Strategy Trends

Dear Strategy

Dear Strategy: “Can you talk about some of the newer trends in marketing that should be considered when putting together a marketing strategy?”. . Finally – a question about marketing strategy!!! We’ve always pitched this show as being mostly about product and business strategy. But when I founded my training business, Strategy Generation Company, earlier this year, I decided to focus the programs that we offer on the areas of product, business, and marketing strategy.

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TEI 191: How to create and share product vision – with Jon Hensley

Product Innovation Educators

Use a simple product statement to align your team and meet your goals. Creating products customers love feels like juggling a whole lot of balls at one time. It can be chaotic. It’s also a good bet that people on your product team, and most certainly in your organization outside the core team, have different understandings of what the product is about.

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Product Management Careers: Job Prospects, Pathways, and Must-Have Skills (2024)

The product management job market in 2024 reflects the fast-growing and ever-evolving nature of the field. For product managers looking to future-proof their careers and take advantage of new opportunities, staying informed about the professional landscape is a smart move. In this comprehensive career guide from Regis College, you’ll learn about: The current job outlook for product managers in 2024 Six professional pathways and the average salaries for these roles in the U.S.

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Uncovering the Top 8 Mobile App Design Mistakes

iTexico Design

Uncovering the Top 8 Mobile App Design Mistakes. Why Is Design Important? No matter who an app is designed for, or what purpose it serves, it must consistently perform well and deliver steadily on its promises. In addition to being intuitive and easy to use, it also needs to offer a clean, aesthetically pleasing, and pleasant experience for its users.

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Dear Strategy: 058 SEO, SEM, and Other Marketing Strategy Trends

Dear Strategy

On this week’s episode, host Bob Caporale , founder of Strategy Generation Company and author of Creative Strategy Generation , answers the following question: Dear Strategy: “Can you talk about some of the newer trends in marketing that should be considered when putting together a marketing strategy?”. Read The Full Blog Post. The post Dear Strategy: 058 SEO, SEM, and Other Marketing Strategy Trends appeared first on Dear Strategy.