Sat.Nov 06, 2021 - Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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A case study: crafting OKRs at Printify

Mind the Product

In this article, we’ll share our good and bad experiences in setting, measuring, and testing OKRs goals against the fluctuations of print-on-demand eCommerce. [.] Read more » The post A case study: crafting OKRs at Printify appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Three Key Product Management Lessons from the Founder and CEO of productLivity

Alchemer Mobile

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. From learning more about their career path to predicted trends to general tips and advice, there’s no shortage of lessons to be learned that can ultimately help you develop and become a better product expert yourself.

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Growing up without growing old: How to keep the startup spirit as you scale

Intercom, Inc.

When you’ve launched your product, raised a round or two, and scaled the business beyond the early days, inevitably things start to slow down. You used to speak in hours and days, and now it’s months and quarters. You used to obsess about innovation and being at the front of the market, and now you’re feeling bogged down shipping table-stakes features.

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Definition Playbook

The Product Coalition

Guest post by Rebecca Monfries, Head of Delivery at Terem Technologies, and Nathan Bruce, Lead Business Analyst at Terem Technologies. Word from Scott: Over the years we’ve helped many different teams bridge the gap between discovering requirements and getting them ready for deployment. So I asked the team to share the playbook we’ve used to help prepare them to begin Definition.

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Solving Open Source Complexity with a Managed Data Infrastructure Platform

With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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OKRs in product management by Roman Pichler

Mind the Product

From explaining the benefits and drawbacks to taking a collaborative approach to setting the right goals, Roman Pichler shares his thoughts on setting effective product-related goals using OKRs. [.] Read more » The post OKRs in product management by Roman Pichler appeared first on Mind the Product.

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UserOnboard’s Samuel Hulick on designing paths, not products

Intercom, Inc.

Users are recruiting your product to reach a specific outcome in their lives — whether that’s catching a flight to reunite with their families or using a productivity app to meet a deadline and impress their boss. For Samuel Hulick , a UX consultant and one of the biggest authorities out there on user onboarding, that means thinking less about the product itself and more about how to get users the results they’re after.

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PODCAST on Product Led Growth

Product Management University

Join John Mansour and Paul Heller for an insightful 30-minute podcast on product led growth and making the transition from a direct sales model. Had a lot of fun discussing the differences between a new business starting with a product led growth model and mature businesses making the transition from a traditional direct sales model. Paul’s company, Sopheon is making the transition.

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How to connect strategy with OKRs

Mind the Product

To maximise the effectiveness of OKRs, teams must connect them to their overarching business strategy. Learn how from Nacho Bassino, Director of Product at XING, about ‘Connecting Strategy to OKRs' [.] Read more » The post How to connect strategy with OKRs appeared first on Mind the Product.

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They Are Not Product People

The Product Coalition

As product leaders we work with so many stakeholders, and we strive to include them in the product definition processes. While generally this is the right thing to do, there is one line that you don’t want to cross: letting them do the product work instead of you, or expecting them to contribute more than they can. Here is a quick guide to finding the right balance.

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The AI Superhero Approach to Product Management

Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, we’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in decision-making, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable insights, motivated to embrace AI and leverage its potential in their work. 🦸 🏢 Key objectives:

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The experiment that revealed how proactive support directly affects your bottom line

Intercom, Inc.

Proactive support is a lifesaver for busy teams looking to provide exceptional support at scale. By allowing support teams to get ahead of known problems and provide help to customers before they need to reach out, proactive support has enabled major companies to scale their support without increasing headcount, drive down inbound conversation volumes ( in some cases by up to 80% ), and maintain incredible customer satisfaction ratings.

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Finding Language/Market Fit: How to Make Customers Feel Like You’ve Read Their Minds

First Round Review

After more than a decade of running B2B growth teams at PayPal and investing at 500 Startups, Matt Lerner now spends his days helping early-stage startups with growth. He's seen firsthand how changes in a handful of words can yield jaw-dropping differences in conversion — and accelerate a startup's course to product/market fit. Here, he makes the case for starting with language/market fit first, and offers up his 4-step process for getting there.

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OKRs can be simple – Storm Fagan on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

Storm Fagan — now the Chief Product Officer at the BBC, joined us on the podcast to break down how she made OKRs scale at a big company by keeping them simple. (Hint: that wasn't her first approach.) [.] Read more » The post OKRs can be simple – Storm Fagan on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Are Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) a Safe Thing to Buy in 2022?

The Product Coalition

We are already in the last quarter of 2021, with 2022 on the way, several business owners and investors are looking for markets where they can start investing. Every investor knows that investing come with risks and even with that knowledge, investors still like to play it safe. That means that no one likes investing in anything that is not capable of bringing returns or that is not profitable.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Invisible Women as Part of Security Questions

Johanna Rothman

The good news is most sites realize we, the users, need nudges to create strong passwords. The bad news is too many of those nudges reject strong passwords from password managers. (I use and am happy with 1Password.). Worse, too many sites still ask horrible , terrible security questions instead of asking for two-factor authentication. Your first house, your first dog, your mother's maiden name.

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Insights: Using product analytics to find metrics that predict retention

Mixpanel

Let me jump right in: With product analytics, customer retention isn’t just something you measure after the fact; it should be something you can learn to predict (and then improve). I get it—data and analytics sound technical and scary, something only “really smart analytical people” should touch. How could a product manager possibly dig into the data and pull up something that’s genuinely useful for activation and retention?

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Let’s talk about Objectives and Key Results

Mind the Product

Product leader, Federico Iglesias delves into the elements of OKRs in product management, and discusses how they can be utilised best for teams in his post ‘Let’s talk about OKRs’. [.] Read more » The post Let’s talk about Objectives and Key Results appeared first on Mind the Product.

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It’s All About The Relationships

The Product Coalition

4 important product management relationships and why they matter Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Entity Resolution: Your Guide to Deciding Whether to Build It or Buy It

Adding high-quality entity resolution capabilities to enterprise applications, services, data fabrics or data pipelines can be daunting and expensive. Organizations often invest millions of dollars and years of effort to achieve subpar results. This guide will walk you through the requirements and challenges of implementing entity resolution. By the end, you'll understand what to look for, the most common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid, and your options.

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Use Decision Deadlines to Plan for Product Deliverables

Johanna Rothman

Strategy and Product Feedback Loops. Many organizations ask teams to forecast when the team can deliver a feature. (Or finish a project.) That request often means the teams spend a ton of time forecasting, not delivering. Instead, what if managers told the team when the managers want to make a decision? The team could deliver enough to help the managers make those decisions.

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Doing UX Research within an Arab Cultural Context – with Norah Abokhodair of Microsoft

UserInterviews

How to recruit and do thoughtful research with Arab and Arabic-speaking participants—and why making the effort to understand cultural nuance is so important.

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OKRs: Implement well, ensure transparency and drive progress

Mind the Product

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are used in different ways. What's more, different stages of the framework present different challenges. To shed light on some key areas we asked three product managers to share their experiences. [.] Read more » The post OKRs: Implement well, ensure transparency and drive progress appeared first on Mind the Product.

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My Story of Landing a Product Gig in The Valley

The Product Coalition

A story about my job seeking experience and what I learnt from it Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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Setting Product OKRs – 5 Mistakes That Might Be Holding Your Team Back

Dragonboat

When it comes to setting product OKRs (objectives and key results), there are several rules of thumb that most who are familiar with this goal framework already follow. For example, objectives should be aspirational enough to motivate team members, and key results shouldn’t be easy targets. When used correctly, a product-led company can use goal-setting […].

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Optimizing qualitative research: Coding and tagging strategy

TryMyUI

Qualitative research is a method of gaining insights into how people think and act by studying what they say, do, use, or build. In this post we'll discuss coding strategies for qualitative analysis and tips on how to ensure that your work is reproducible. The post Optimizing qualitative research: Coding and tagging strategy appeared first on TryMyUI Blog.

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SUNDAY REWIND: The secret weapon of retrospectives – the Team Radar

Mind the Product

You know that moment when you realise that something in your team isn’t quite? Sometimes you’re the only one who sees it too. It’s never a fun feeling, but often, you’re ability to spot the problem can be put to good use. Today we find out how via a 2019 post by independent product leadership [.] Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: The secret weapon of retrospectives – the Team Radar appeared first on Mind the Product.

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How to Position Yourself as a Strong Product Manager From the Get-Go: Part 3

The Product Coalition

Go beyond communication: have a strong collaboration Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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Demystifying DAPs: A Practical Guide to Digital Adoption Success

Speaker: Pulkit Agrawal

Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) are revolutionizing the way organizations interact with and optimize their software applications. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, DAPs have become essential tools for enhancing user engagement and software efficiency. This session is your guide into the robust world of DAPs, exploring their origins, evolution, and the current trends shaping their development.