How To Avoid the Product Manager Burnout Trap
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Product Managers uniformly seem to be burning out. I believe there’s another way. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
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Discovery Is Messy: How Do We Keep Track of All That We Are Learning?
Product Talk
OCTOBER 5, 2022
As you start to adopt the continuous discovery habits, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much stuff you generate. What do I mean by “stuff”? Opportunity solution trees , experience maps, interview snapshots, interview notes and recordings, story maps , assumption maps, assumption test plans , and results. Inevitably, you might start to wonder, “How should I keep track of all of this stuff?
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Career Success Tips from Leading Women in Product
Product Management Today Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Are you a woman in product looking to develop your career, hone your skills, learn from experts, and become more successful in the industry? We’ve got you covered.
Are you a Product Manager? Or a Project Manager in disguise?
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 27, 2022
In this guest post, Karen Velasquez, Product Manager at Signable, delves into the difference between product management and project management from her experiences in both roles. [.] Read more » The post Are you a Product Manager? Or a Project Manager in disguise? appeared first on Mind the Product.
How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs
Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage
When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m
3 Reasons Why Subscription Businesses Fail
Nir Eyal
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Subscriptions are hot (and not). Companies and investors love subscription business models since they generate recurring revenue that translates to predictable cash flow. The more money a company is likely to make in perpetuity, the higher its share price. The post 3 Reasons Why Subscription Businesses Fail appeared first on Nir and Far.
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Customer-led product strategy: a guide
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Customer-led product strategy is about designing the best product experience. This article by Alyona Medelyan, Ph.D. CEO and co-founder of Thematic shares how to approach it and how to avoid the common pitfalls. [.] Read more » The post Customer-led product strategy: a guide appeared first on Mind the Product.
Product Sense Demystified
svpg
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Even though I have been writing consistently about product now for more than two decades, including a few books, I have thus far managed to avoid using the term “product sense.” That was not an accident. I have always disliked the term, and I especially dislike the implications. But for whatever reason, a lot more. The post Product Sense Demystified appeared first on Silicon Valley Product Group.
All the Risk
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Cracking the psychological parts of a product manager’s day can be the most interesting and fun. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Benny Reich.
406: Why you should join a professional organization as a product manager – with Susan Penta
Product Innovation Educators
OCTOBER 17, 2022
What product managers need to know about the Product Development and Management Association. The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) has been curating the body of knowledge for product managers, leaders, and innovators and helping them improve since 1976—the longest-running product management professional group. Most of us haven’t known about product management for more than 10 or 20 years, yet PDMA has been improving the discipline of product management for nearly five d
Your Guide to Product Management Interviews: Top Questions with Answers
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Stand out in your product management interview with guidance from Priyanka Upadhyay, an experienced product leader and Stanford Online program coach. In this guide, Upadhay dives into five key competencies interviewers will likely want to assess. She provides sample questions with detailed answers spanning: Product strategy Product design Execution Market estimation Teamwork Confidently land the product management role you want by pre-empting what interviewers are looking for and demonstrating y
My Single Best Career Advice To Get Promoted
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 10, 2022
By a product manager turned product leader Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
Video: How Today's Product Builders Find Product/Market Fit
Sachin Rekhi
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Video: How Today's Product Builders Find Product/Market Fit. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Fareed Mosavat, Chief Development Officer at Reforge, for a discussion on how today's product builders find product/market fit. We started by pointing out the shortcomings of the Lean Startup methodology, which remains the most popular approach to finding product/market fit today.
Reducing customer churn – Andrew Michael on The Product Experience
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 18, 2022
This week on the podcast experience, we're talking all about churn. How do you reduce customer churn. What are the biggest obstacles? What are the biggest challenges? And are there any misconceptions behind the perfect churn strategy? Churn expert, Andrew Michael, CEO of Avrio, was able to answer all of our questions with ease and more. [.] Read more » The post Reducing customer churn – Andrew Michael on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.
How we ensure the highest standards of data privacy and compliance within Intercom
Intercom, Inc.
OCTOBER 19, 2022
At Intercom, we believe trust is at the core of every relationship between a business and its customers. As businesses grow and scale, they need to continue to earn and build on that trust in every way they can – but with rapidly expanding tech stacks, it’s not just their own company policies they need to monitor, it’s those of every company they partner with.
Effective Risk Management: Balancing Safety, Compliance, and Opportunity
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Effective risk management in product development balances safety, compliance, and opportunity. Risks can't be eliminated, but they can be mitigated through structured assessments, clear documentation, and expert guidance. Engaging specialists ensures efficiency, regulatory adherence, and product security while reducing costly oversights. A well-executed risk management plan includes frequent evaluations, defined assessment criteria, and a structured decision-making process.
Globalizing Customer Feedback
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The future of product management may lie in solving the problem of unifying customer feedback from all around the globe. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Don Ross.
405: Create serial innovation product teams – with Abbie Griffin, PhD, and Carmel Dibner
Product Innovation Educators
OCTOBER 10, 2022
How product managers can support serial innovators. Today we are talking about being a serial innovator and how that can greatly improve the innovation results of an organization. Joining us is Dr. Abbie Griffin, who holds the Royal L. Garff Presidential Chair in Marketing at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. She began her career in chemical engineering at Polaroid, went on to do product commercialization at Corning Glass, and later became a university professor afte
Mobile App Development for the Insurtech Sector: A Quick Guide
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The term insurtech is the merger of insurance and technology. The insurance industry falls under one of those sectors that are undergoing rapid digital transformation. It is true that the considerable amount of paperwork required in it cannot be executed over digital platforms. But given the fact that this industry demands different touchpoints for its clients, it is only appropriate for insurance companies to make their services more accessible and in turn, keep track of their customers via mob
How to Build a UX Research Team from Scratch
UserInterviews
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Just hired as a UX research leader? Here's a checklist and tips for what to do in your first 90 days to build and manage an effective user research team.
Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Hick’s Law – Keep it simple and straightforward
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 13, 2022
If you're a product manager or a designer, you've probably heard the phrase "Keep it simple and straightforward." But do you know where this advice comes from? Or why is it so important to design? The answer is Hick's Law, which can help guide your decisions on design. [.] Read more » The post Hick’s Law – Keep it simple and straightforward appeared first on Mind the Product.
Announcing even more ways to support your customers: Here’s what’s new at Intercom
Intercom, Inc.
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Customer expectations are higher than ever, and businesses are struggling to keep up with the changing landscape of customer support. At Intercom, we’re committed to building a product that enables businesses to offer a world-class, personalized customer experience. As the world of customer support evolves, our product evolves alongside it. . Today at New at Intercom, our fall product launch event, we unveiled a host of exciting new products and features to help you and your team to build deeper
A Product Regret
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 16, 2022
It is never too soon to start your career in product management. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Mihaela Draghici.
404: Do you have the skills to be a CPO – with Rick Kelly
Product Innovation Educators
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Skills to move from product manager to Chief Product Officer. Today we are talking about the role of CPO, Chief Product Officer, and the skills and capabilities that help you move from product roles to a CPO role. Joining us is Rick Kelly, who is the CPO at Fuel Cycle. They’ve developed an insights platform to facilitate collaboration between market researchers, UX professionals, marketing managers, and product leaders.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
We Need Focus and Clarity: Why We’ve Ditched Scrum Sprints
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 29, 2022
Let’s talk about problems we saw with the traditional two-week scrum cycles and why we discontinued scrum sprints altogether. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
Two Development Team Configurations I Lobby Against
Mironov Consulting
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Product management doesn’t run Engineering; Engineering runs Engineering. And at least in public, Engineering and Product leadership need to be shoulder-to-shoulder , actively supporting each other at every turn. But there are some engineering team configurations that I see as problematic. So behind closed doors and where it won’t create political/organizational issues, I lobby my engineering counterparts away from: Dedicated bug-fixing teams (usually proposed by Engineering)
When it comes to product growth, the traditional funnel model is no longer enough
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 4, 2022
In this Guest Post, Nick Chasinov, founder and CEO of Teknicks discusses why product marketers should transition from the funnel model to growth loops. [.] Read more » The post When it comes to product growth, the traditional funnel model is no longer enough appeared first on Mind the Product.
The 2022 Research Incentives Report
UserInterviews
OCTOBER 17, 2022
What to pay research participants, according to data from nearly 20,000 moderated and unmoderated research projects.
B2B eCommerce, Self-Service Portals, and PIM Trends for 2024
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In 2024, B2B customers expect better quality and service with streamlined experiences that match consumer-grade simplicity—no long calls or meetings required. Our B2B eCommerce Trends Report, surveying 400+ B2B professionals in the US and Europe, reveals how eCommerce has become vital to top companies’ strategies. The report shows how leaders are leveraging eCommerce to break data silos, unify channels, and deliver the personalized experiences that customers demand.
Essential Translation
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Continue developing your product management skills in parsing customer data and figuring out how to make rapid/better decisions. Watch and learn more from product management expert, Tanya Koshy.
408: The Product Mastery Roadmap – with Chad McAllister, PhD
Product Innovation Educators
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Apply to join the Product Mastery Now Community — Application deadline is soon. The journey to product mastery – for product managers. I expect you, as a product person, love shaping the direction of a product, especially a product that provides you value. That is why I’m inviting you to be a founding member of a brand new product I’m launching—the Product Mastery Now Community.
Batteries Not Included: Turning a Minimum Viable Product to a Minimum Lovable Product
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 4, 2022
“The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.” — William Arthur Ward The excitement was palpable. Did I get it? Or would it be a disappointing Christmas? The snow outside was deep. The windows were frosted over. The wood-burning stove was roaring. A beautiful scene, yet all I could think of was that toy. Like the movie A Christmas Story and Ralphie’s quest for a bb gun, I had dropped as many hints as possible — although my ask was less dangerous.
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