Mind the Product

MAY 27, 2019

Neville started with a “nine dots” exercise (you must link all nine dots using four straight lines or fewer, without lifting the pen). He explained the rules and challenged us to complete the exercise. Start by establishing a clear vision, map out a strategy, and execute a series of tactical moves. A Game of Chess. Opening Game.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 21, 2023

Sketching exercises and paper prototypes can take this one step further so you can walk away with tangible and directional potential solutions. When a brand lacks foundational pillars (values, a positioning statement, tone/voice direction), it’s a recipe for confusion and a blocker to informed innovation.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The leadership team finally agreed on the vision. Clarity around the product vision, market opportunity, value to the user, how to win in the market, metrics, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, constraints, and how the product delivers results for the organization. Michael Porter There I sat, facing a significant strategic choice.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 14, 2023

Transcendent leaders rise above self-interest and ego and focus on uplifting others and positively impacting the world. It is rooted in the understanding that authentic leadership emerges when we transcend our ambitions and dedicate ourselves to uplifting others and positively impacting the world.

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People-First Product Leadership

JANUARY 22, 2024

Such an exercise is called “ Elephants, Dead Fish, and Vomit ” and originates from Airbnb. an exercise I like to do is from Coda and is called “Is your team laying bricks or building a cathedral”? You could fill out a vision board or draft a PRFAQ. List the elephants in the room. To go from 1% to 3.5%

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BrainMates

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One of the biggest challenges as a Product Leader is bringing your diverse internal and external stakeholders to align their focus and resources behind the North Star you have defined in your Product Vision and Strategy. In addition, we’ve had to cope with uncertainty and change in our work and relationships.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

From prioritization to vision, you need everyone on board and moving in the same direction. That being said, it’s still a learned skill which you can begin exercising today, no matter where you are in your career. Be a keeper of the vision. This north star, the product vision, is your greatest tool for achieving alignment.

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Sequent Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Career Growth and Leadership Development Career Trajectory : A career in Product Management presents a pathway to executive leadership positions due to its strategic nature and multifaceted exposure. Conclusion Product Management stands as a realm of immense potential, characterized by continuous growth and impactful leadership.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 17, 2020

A strategic product manager (PM) is responsible for shaping and sharing a strategic vision for a product, and yet—oddly enough—finding time for strategic activities can be a very real challenge. How can you take responsibility for the vision and shape the future of your product when you don’t control strategy at the corporate level?”.

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Mind the Product

JULY 1, 2019

In this post, I look at the value of asking great questions, cover a few strong sample questions and suggest some exercises to help you generate your own insightful questions. This is not a “one size fits all” exercise. The goal here is to learn about the product vision. A Starter List of Solid Questions to Consider.

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Mironov Consulting

JANUARY 24, 2024

12 months) that choices are meaningful and actionable Lends itself to OKRs or metrics Not just an airy 5-year vision with all things for all people.  I think of this first as an organizational and company culture question, not first as a Porter -meets-slideware-meets-research exercise.  Short-enough time frame (e.g.

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ProductPlan

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It’s about turning a vision into reality. But connecting the dots between the activities of a particular product development team and the overarching corporate vision can be a bit of a stretch for those not steeped in the strategic exercises occurring at the top of the organization. Putting Vision into Context.

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 27, 2022

With thousands of unfilled positions listed on job boards, companies compete for scarce and selective talent. Knowing the business is willing to invest time and money in these educational opportunities shows the company cares and can increase retention, loyalty, and a positive atmosphere. Product management is no exception.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 11, 2020

There’s an expectation of product managers to spell out the vision for our products and what the product looks like one or two years down the road. Focus on the big picture vision in broad terms. Then, focus on what is in your control today to meet that vision. Positive thinking really does affect.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 26, 2021

a clear and compelling vision. from ‘ Drive’ All top product leaders know the importance that vision plays in the success of a product. As Marty Cagan states in Inspired : “When done well , the product vision is one of our most effective recruiting tools, and it serves to motivate the people on your teams to come to work every day.”

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Bain Public

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Unfortunately, it’s often common for companies without a product vision or plan to have a hard-driving unhealthy 24/7 work culture. Work With a Positive Company Culture. One of the first steps to striking a solid work-life balance is through finding an organization that offers a positive company culture. Unwind With Exercise.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

During the development stage, their focus is on developing the product positioning strategy and preparing for the product launch. These are not one-off exercises. It is the job of the product managers to make sure that the product roadmap is aligned with the product vision , but they often could use help from a PSM.

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People-First Product Leadership

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The positive nature of appreciative inquiry resonated with me. The other AI promotes such a model by looking for the positive instead of the negative (or gaps). Dream: Unlock creativity and possibilities by imaging potential positive futures, representing multiple perspectives, opinions, and understandings.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

To help hiring managers and recruiters, like myself, decide whether or not to interview you, it can be a great exercise to treat your resume like a professional product. As a hiring manager, I want to hire great storytellers, s o the team can work towards a unified vision. . Storytelling. Data-Driven.

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Mind the Product

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Vision – the who and what. Just like any good product team/ squad, my team need a shared vision, which they are aligned around and that gives them a clear sense of purpose. We co-created our vision using Roman Pichler’s canvas. Our team vision is: Create exceptional digital experiences, effectively.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 3, 2020

This way, we exercise empathy or sorrow when stories get tough or sad. Another area in which we can challenge our body is by doing some exercise. For instance, consider doing that exercise we talked about earlier and take your kids or the dog for a walk along those who’re around in your neighborhood.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 22, 2019

This is supposed to be an open exercise: if you are in a management position, try and encourage usually silent voices to speak up. One fundamental aspect to remember is your special position as Product Manager. Most likely, some team members will feel more confident than others to develop an individual product vision.

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ProductPlan

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In itself, leading is a sought-after position that requires specialized knowledge and experience. Professionals may decide to pursue a leadership position to lead a team and guide them towards primary objectives and milestones. There are rewards for having the position, both in money and respect. Digital Transformation Blues.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The OKR methodology helps organizations measure success and stay on target with their strategy and vision. For example, you need to communicate your strategy and vision widely and cultivate an environment of transparency regarding business goals and direction. Vision and strategy should also directly inform your objectives.

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Product Solving

JUNE 10, 2020

Once you have done that, find the highest leverage tasks, prioritize them, and turn the other tasks into an exercise of finding leverage. Build content that casts a vision and enables the team to stay on track. This includes things like: What would happen if we failed in our vision? How do you do this?

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 2, 2022

From the CEO and the management team to the intern fresh out of college, every employee or business owner has unique qualities that position them to bring excellent customer experiences to life. So if we can make it feel a little bit better and add a little bit more vision for what the potential could be, it helps it move along a lot better.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Product planning improves the alignment of teams and internal stakeholders with the product vision. Product strategy is also more focused on positioning and product-market fit. Aligns your team behind the product vision. Product planning aligns them with the product vision. What about product strategy?

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Bain Public

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a product manager, you must have the ability to create a business-viable product vision. Not only that, but this vision needs to drive and influence others to execute and deliver the components needed to build out that vision and make it a reality. But how do you get there? Conclusion.

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The Product Guy

MAY 3, 2018

This process of allowing these different channels to paint the clearest perspective of that user is invaluable in making sure that product is being built with the user’s goal in the products vision. The value that your product brings to your users comes from taking the vision of the user your team has assembled.

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Mind the Product

MAY 25, 2018

Initially JustGiving supported only registered charities on its website, but the founders’ vision was to support all good causes. We ran through various exercises in the first week to give us direction, including user journey mapping , product in a box , and the speedboat game. The initial vision was to. This is what we did.

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Mind the Product

JANUARY 4, 2018

The best way to build muscle or to diet is not by reading articles about it or inputting and checking your data; it’s by doing the exercise and eating well. Create your vision statement and communicate that in every touchpoint. If you have a vision statement, communicate it actively. or “High five!

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 21, 2022

With thousands of unfilled positions listed on job boards, companies compete for scarce and selective talent. Knowing the business is willing to invest time and money in these educational opportunities shows the company cares and can increase retention, loyalty, and a positive atmosphere. Product management is no exception.

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 6, 2017

And as with any holiday it has to come to an end and you’re left refreshed with a slightly more positive outlook on life. But with each exercise, every individual was instructed to write down all their own observations, ideas and questions in easily-digestible 4” x 6” Post-It soundbites.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 11, 2019

Not only have I been asked about it explicitly, but in several conversations with friends and others, the topic of leadership has come up with both positive and negative examples. Reflecting on your philosophy can be a surprisingly useful exercise, because we don’t often examine many of the underlying tenets that govern our actions.

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Userpilot

JULY 9, 2023

Continuously iterate for creating a positive user experience. It explains the purpose of the exercise and invites them to beta test the feature once it’s ready. For example, by adjusting the UI color patterns, you will make your product more accessible to users with impaired vision. Fake door test tooltip. 5-second test.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 10, 2018

The long game starts with a compelling vision for your product that you rally and inspire the entire organization around. Ultimately if there is a shared vision and as importantly shared sense for how to measure success?—?all A “negotiation” on the other hand is an intellectual exercise?—?where For me at least?—?this

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This might lead some product professionals to bypass their own spidey senses in favor of simply facilitating prioritization exercises. Now is the time to think about exercising those muscles. Instead of making decisions based on assumptions, product managers can operate from a position of strength and confidence.

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