Five Lesser-Known Tactics to Level Up Your Meetings
The Product Coalition
JUNE 29, 2022
Experiences from a product leader, ex-McKinsey consultant, and current Stanford MBA student Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
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6 Customer Fit Types and How to Use Them To Drive Customer Success
Userpilot
JUNE 30, 2022
While everyone talks about product-market fit, finding product-customer fit is equally important when it comes to engaging the right customers and driving success. Without it, you’d find yourself implementing features for the wrong customers, distorting your value proposition, and leading your customer support (CS) team to burnout from dealing with bad-fit users.
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Brain Science 101: Using psychology principles to drive product success
ProductBoard
JUNE 28, 2022
It’s the stuff of product managers’ nightmares: the “product graveyard,” where products go to die. And the truly scary part of the product graveyard? It’s often filled with valuable, viable products that you, your sales team, and your engineers have spent hundreds of hours creating. So what makes one great product succeed while others fail?
What are Product Metrics?
The Product Coalition
JUNE 29, 2022
Reduce your time to insight with intelligent metrics. Discover what PMs are using to track their products. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
From MVP to MAP (Most AI-ready Product)
Product managers have long relied on the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), but in the age of AI, a minimum AI-Ready Product (MAP) – an evolution of the MVP that ensures a product is not just functional but ready to leverage AI from day one has become crucial
Charlie and the Feature Factory
The Product Coalition
JUNE 28, 2022
“Everything on this product roadmap is a feature, and even I start looking like one!” This article is a product take on the classical hit novel Charlie and the chocolate factory by Roald Dahl, but with a twist. No, not a twister, but a twist. To be quite candid, don’t expect a sweet as candy, nicely sugar coated, article, but get ready for the horrors of the Feature Factory.
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390: Experiences that make product managers grow – with Tom Leung
Product Innovation Educators
JUNE 27, 2022
Lessons learned from a product manager’s experiences at Google and YouTube. Most of us have become product managers and then moved on (or will move on) to product leadership based on our experiences and knowledge. We encounter tools along the way—some that are helpful and some that are not. I want to explore experiences that help you be a better product professional.
Form specialist Caroline Jarrett on designing surveys that work
Intercom, Inc.
JUNE 30, 2022
?. For years, people have been abusing surveys. From dull subject lines to the wrong questions, from sending out questionnaires after the fact to sending them way too often, there is a lot that organizations have gotten wrong about how to design a survey. Today’s guest is fighting to preserve the value of surveys in the face of all this misuse. Caroline Jarrett became interested in forms around 30 years ago while delivering optical character recognition systems to the UK Inland Revenue, which in
What we learned at the 2022 #mtpEngage Leadership Forum
Mind the Product
JUNE 28, 2022
I looked him straight into the eyes. He looked back at me. We didn’t say a single word. No one dared to move. Everything was still for 5 mins. What sounds like a plot to the latest John Grisham crime novel was actually a way to hack leadership. But… let’s start at the beginning: On [.] Read more » The post What we learned at the 2022 #mtpEngage Leadership Forum appeared first on Mind the Product.
Why Product Managers Need to Fall in Love with User Problems
The Product Coalition
JULY 1, 2022
To provide the right solution to your users, you have to start by loving their problems. It is the Product Manager’s job to be able to… Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
How to Right-Size Your Stories for Better Predictability
Johanna Rothman
JUNE 30, 2022
Do your senior leaders want more predictability about when your team can finish its work? Perfect prediction is impossible, and sometimes, even reasonable prediction is quite difficult (with apologies to Yogi Berra). However, agile teams have one specific “tool” to create better predictability: right-sizing their stories. When a team right-sizes their work, they can create better predictions based on past experience.
Your UX Career Is a Product – with Sarah Doody of Career Strategy Lab
UserInterviews
JUNE 30, 2022
Why you should treat your UX research career like a product, how to build your career roadmap, and how to thrive as a UX researcher.
SUNDAY REWIND: What world-class product management teams do differently
Mind the Product
JUNE 26, 2022
What is the secret ingredient for creating world-class product management teams? In this Sunday Rewind episode, Jeff Lash, VP and Group Director at SiriusDecisions – acquired by Forrester gave us some insight. [.] Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: What world-class product management teams do differently appeared first on Mind the Product.
How Product Managers Can Manage Stakeholders Without Going Crazy
The Product Coalition
JUNE 27, 2022
Managing stakeholders is a major part of the role as a product manager. Here are some tips I’ve learned that can help you level up. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
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
6 Reasons to Invest in Responsive Web Design Services
UX Studio
JUNE 30, 2022
Have you ever run into a website that looked awful on your phone? And not only that, but the fonts were too big, the pictures were over the edge… What’s more, you couldn’t find the menu or tap the buttons you wanted to. Luckily, a website with a responsive design will never have those problems. Smartphones have changed our lives. We’re not restricted to physical stores or computers anymore when we want to buy something or contact someone.
What is a UX Survey and How to Conduct One?
Userpilot
JUNE 30, 2022
What are UX surveys and when should you, as a UX designer use them? Conducting UX research and analyzing customer feedback helps you stay relevant to your customers and drive retention. Isn’t that what every SaaS company is aiming for? In this article, we’ll look into different types of UX surveys and equip you with the knowledge and best practices for conducting one.
Product value: what it is and how to deliver more of it by Etienne Garbugli
Mind the Product
JULY 1, 2022
In this ProductTank Waterloo talk, Etienne Garbugli, Author of Lean B2B and Solving Product, dives into the challenges that need to be overcome and how to deliver product value. [.] Read more » The post Product value: what it is and how to deliver more of it by Etienne Garbugli appeared first on Mind the Product.
How Digital Product Managers Can Perform Effective Market Research
The Product Coalition
JUNE 28, 2022
Market research is the process of gathering information about your business's buyer personas, target audiences and customers. Market research also helps to provide a deeper understanding of the varying market factors, such as the nature of the market, the problems of the users, and the value of what you are building. Researching the market is one of the most important roles of a digital product manager.
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.
Fintech Product Portfolio Management: How Outcome-Focused Teams Scale
Dragonboat
JUNE 30, 2022
Fintech (financial technology) is a cutthroat, complex, and increasingly competitive industry. With the need for increased speed to market to stay competitive, fintech product leaders need to run their product portfolio like a well-oiled machine. Operating in a highly regulated industry requires flexibility, adaptability, and frequent pivots due to external and regulatory changes.
Human-Centered Design vs Design Thinking Process: Is There a Difference?
Userpilot
JUNE 29, 2022
What’s the difference between human-centered design vs. design thinking? Are there any similarities? Which design approach should UX designers use during product development? In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between the two, their similarities, and the steps of each approach. Let’s dive right in. TL; DR. Human-centered design (HCD) puts people at the center of every development process.
Metrics don’t have all the answers: a human-centered approach to business strategy by Samihah Azim
Mind the Product
JUNE 28, 2022
In this #mtpcon Digital Americas session, Samihah Azim, Product Designer at Cash App, explains the importance of taking a more human-centred approach to business strategy. [.] Read more » The post Metrics don’t have all the answers: a human-centered approach to business strategy by Samihah Azim appeared first on Mind the Product.
Ever Tried to Build an Organization with 100 Strangers? It’s Madness.
The Product Coalition
JUNE 27, 2022
It is called the “Organizational Laboratory” Here are a few lessons I’ve learned from the experience. Continue reading on Product Coalition ».
Why Should Companies Transition Towards a “Product Operating Model”?
Technical Product Manager at GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow. She has extensive experience in the area of Product Delivery and close cooperation with development teams. In her work, she tries to implement the scrum approach.
How to Prevent Burnout Using Timeboxing
Nir Eyal
JUNE 27, 2022
A 2021 Indeed survey shows 52% of 1,500 American respondents say they feel burned out, compared with 43% the year prior; 67% believe that burnout worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s not surprising. The post How to Prevent Burnout Using Timeboxing appeared first on Nir and Far.
Product Storytelling 101: 6 Tips To Create a Compelling Product Story for SaaS
Userpilot
JUNE 29, 2022
Did you know that product storytelling increases the chances of your product being remembered by 2200% ? Customers are more likely to remember your product if you tell them a compelling story. But as a product manager , creating a story that will capture a customer’s attention might not be in your wheelhouse. Throughout this article, we will discuss the what, why, and how of storytelling.
June’s top product management content
Mind the Product
JUNE 30, 2022
Hard on the heels of mtpcon Digital Americas in May, our mtpEngage conference in Hamburg returned in June after a two-year absence. This month we also aired podcasts with California’s Chief Technology Innovation Officer Rick Klau and Mark Tsirekas, VP of Product at nutritional science startup Zoe. Here’s a recap of our top posts this [.] Read more » The post June’s top product management content appeared first on Mind the Product.
Why Your Engineers Are Hungry for Your Product Vision.
The Product Coalition
JUNE 28, 2022
Let’s talk about how to define a product vision, and why the lack of a product vision is so detrimental to your team. There’s this thing that happens to many of us when we feel overwhelmed or busy. We tend to sharpen our proverbial pencils, put our headphones on, raise our virtual cubicle walls, and start grinding away within our own little siloed-world.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
How product analytics helps companies navigate uncertain times
Mixpanel
JUNE 29, 2022
Sharing our product-analytics dashboard for tracking business health. The economy was in the midst of a bounceback at the start of 2022. Across industries, we saw record-high company valuations and a renewed sense of optimism. But as we’ve learned over the last few years, anything can happen. In 2020, there was an unfathomable global pandemic. Now, we are seeing high inflation, increasing interest rates, war in Europe, and signs that we could be headed for a recession of an unknown duration. .
10 Best Customer Segmentation Tools for SaaS Businesses in 2022
Userpilot
JUNE 29, 2022
How many customer segmentation tools are out there? Dozens, hundreds? Then how do you determine the best one for customer segmentation analysis to uncover product growth opportunities? Here, we have listed a few popular customer segmentation software options and described their pros and cons. Moreover, you will learn what data each tool provides and how to use them to accomplish tasks.
Easy ways to avoid the product graveyard
Mind the Product
JUNE 27, 2022
We all know most products fail, (as many as 90% of them, according to some reports) so let’s take a look at some of the most common reasons for this to happen. Here’s a list of key questions to ask yourself so that – hopefully – your product doesn’t have to fall into the same [.] Read more » The post Easy ways to avoid the product graveyard appeared first on Mind the Product.
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