Roman Pichler

AUGUST 15, 2023

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] 1 No Strategy The first and most crucial mistake is to have no product strategy at all. When that’s the case, a product is usually progressed based on the features requested by the users and stakeholders. The strategy is therefore either too big or too narrow.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

To be a kick-ass product manager , you need a very diverse skill set. This article explores both hard and soft skills that product managers need in their everyday work, so if you’re curious to learn more, dive right in. PMs need to know how to use product analytics tools to gain actionable insights.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What is a technical product manager? This is the question that opens our discussion of technical product management. TL;DR Technical product managers work with engineering and development teams on the technical performance of software products. What is a technical product manager?

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 25, 2022

Product managers (PMs) are ninjas of aligning people, management, and processes. No product tool or template can save you if you’re not killing it in these three areas. The best product managers are in a continuous state of discovery and know that?—? neither the product nor roadmap are ever static.

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Product Talk

MARCH 13, 2024

Instead, they hand off work from team to team—the back-end engineers design the data model and system architecture, the front-end engineers build the interface elements, the mobile engineers work toward feature parity, etc. During the project, teams were organized by platform (web, iOS, Android, etc.), In April 2023, CBC finished a 3.5-year

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the different types of product managers? We also look at the levels of seniority among product managers as well as the skills they need to lead successful teams and build products that delight customers. The types of product managers differ in focus and required skills.

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. [1]

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Userpilot

AUGUST 29, 2023

Product management is equal parts art and science – and it’s vital to the success of your SaaS. TL;DR Product management describes the continual process of overseeing the development of a product across its entire lifecycle. Product teams are staffed with various skilled professionals.

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Userpilot

JULY 27, 2023

Confused about trying to understand SaaS roles? SaaS companies have many moving parts, and it can be difficult to determine who does what. In this article, we’ve outlined the major roles that move the needle in terms of product growth alongside their KPIs and current salary ranges. What is a SaaS business model?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 26, 2021

You know how when you log into a SaaS product, you often notice the UI has changed or there are new options that weren't there before? That's SaaS product management hustling in the background to give you the best experience. And you had to own all the servers. Nightmare, right?

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 14, 2021

With a background in computer science and an MBA, he soon realized that understanding the markets and customers is as important as building the products. And so, in 2014, he founded Productboard , a product management system that incorporates customer feedback and insights to help product teams build better products.

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Userpilot

MAY 10, 2023

What is AI product management? How can product managers harness the power of AI to drive product growth? In particular, we focus on specific ways to implement AI at different stages of the product management process. Successful AI product management also ensures that the tech is used ethically.

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Usersnap

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Every SaaS company, whether B2B or not, looks to get more intimately connected with their customers’ needs and pains to grow. In order to understand customer needs, get more customer feedback , and use it actionably, the rise and importance of SaaS product management within digital companies are “mooning” ??.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you develop a robust UX strategy? We also look at: What a UX design strategy is Why it’s important Its core principles and elements A practical example of a company with well-established UX strategies Let’s dive right in! Start designing your strategy by clarifying the business goals.

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ProductPlan

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What is a Product Management System? As a product manager , you’ll want to answer a series of questions before you start work. And at least one dedicated software application to help you take your products from concept to launch. Studying competitive products? Task management.

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Userpilot

JULY 14, 2023

We also look at: Different types of analyses to include in your framework How to develop a product analytics framework And, the best product analytics tools. Segment analysis helps identify patterns in the behaviors of distinct user groups, enabling targeted marketing strategies and personalized experiences.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 14, 2024

Are you thinking of a career in product management and wondering what the product manager career path looks like? In particular, we look at: What the product manager’s role involves Their main responsibilities Common product management positions Tips on how to advance your PM career Let’s dive in.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 9, 2023

How can they help product managers build a successful product? We also look at the process of building a product persona, the data you need to collect, and some user persona examples that you can use for your SaaS. Product personas help product managers keep alignment between the product and its vision.

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Userpilot

MAY 9, 2024

While Amplitude is a comprehensive behavioral analytics platform loved by many product teams, it does have some limitations that may be a dealbreaker for some companies. Amplitude comes with the following features : In-app events, cohorts & audiences, experimentation, and pathfinder. Let’s dive right in!

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Looking to become a technical product manager? According to Salary , the average technical product manager in the United States earns as much as $123,609 a year. Hence, a technical product manager is one of the most rewarding careers. Steps to become a Technical Product Manager Let’s dive right in.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 16, 2024

From analyzing market trends to churning user needs and technical feasibility into golden product ideas, there are many benefits of ChatGPT for product managers. A potent tool, ChatGPT has proven to be a strategic addition to the product management toolkit, churning out ideas in even the most unlikely scenarios.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the UX research process? It also outlines a 9-step guide on how to conduct UX research for product managers and UX designers. TL;DR The UX research process is a sequence of steps to collect and analyze data on user interactions with the product to better understand their needs and preferences.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 11, 2024

What are the 10 Dysfunctions of Product Management? In short, these are the 10 common problems that most product teams face, originally identified by Ben Foster and Rajesh Nerlikar in their best-seller Build What Matters. Solution : create an outcome-based roadmap by identifying customer needs and wants.

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Department of Product

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Product Principles – Examples for Product Managers Make decision making easier with inspiration from top product companies Product principles are used by product teams to help guide decision making. Yes, we’re B2B but are we targeting small businesses or enterprise?

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Critical Role of Product Strategy When Money Is Scarce (Part 1 — Seed) A good product strategy is something every company needs. When VCs and customers aren’t throwing money at whatever you tell them, it becomes a critical tool. heard my explanation and immediately said — ‘oh, you are doing product strategy’.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How do product management and marketing teams work together to build successful products? TL;DR Product managers define the overall product direction and oversee the entire product lifecycle. Product marketing, on the other hand, promotes the product to the outside world.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 26, 2024

Twenty five mini-research ideas for finding something meaningful to work on. In the perfect world, product managers have all the time, resources, and skills to do impeccable, in-depth market and user research. So let’s talk about mini-research. Think of research as digging for gold.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 14, 2023

What is product success? What can product managers do to improve their chances of building successful products? How can they measure that their product is on a path to success? Successful SaaS products satisfy user needs and realize organizational business goals. What is product success in SaaS?

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 9, 2024

As I often do when thinking about a question, I ran a poll on Twitter and LinkedIn asking which core skills of product management folks think are most likely to be impacted/replaced by AI. That sounds a lot like a tool that would be incredibly good at identifying a clever strategy. Think about it—what is AI best at?

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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.

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Roman Pichler

JANUARY 22, 2024

These guide and align the strategies of the portfolio members , as Figure 1 illustrates. Figure 1: The Product Portfolio and Product Strategy Using Microsoft Office as an Example In Figure 1, the strategies of the individual products—Word, PowerPoint, and Excel—implement the Office strategy.

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Userpilot

MAY 1, 2024

The product management team is primarily responsible for owning the product experience but is supported by the engineering, marketing, and customer success departments. In most SaaS companies, the product management team includes product managers, product marketers , and UX designers.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How do product managers identify market gaps? Canva identified a market need for a user-friendly graphic design tool for non-designers and DocuSign for a secure solution to sign and manage digital documents and contracts. As such, product gaps are opportunities for SaaS products to improve and grow.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 8, 2023

A solid product strategy takes time to build. Here is the method I use for creating a product strategy that makes sense. When I talk to the startups I consult to , or with the CPO Bootcamp participants, I always say that building a solid product strategy isn’t like solving a math equation.

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UserVoice

JULY 4, 2019

As a product manager, you probably wear a lot of hats. Fortunately, there’s no lack of solutions. There are tons of specialized product management tools available today to solve some of your most frustrating challenges. Let’s look at the best tools for product managers and the problems they solve.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What product management best practices can help you build valuable and delightful products for your customers? Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or an already established product professional, our list will help you reflect on your processes and hopefully improve them. Check out our list!

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We also share software products you can use to create a foolproof product roadmap and drive product-led growth. TL;DR A data product roadmap is a product development strategy where the product manager and their team use insights from various data sources to inform decisions.

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