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] I certainly don’t intend to make anyone feel bad.

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UX Planet

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this article, I want to share tips on creating the first version of a career progression framework that fits your team and company, and how to get the most out of it. This advice is especially useful for new design managers. Starting as a design manager can be exciting and a bit tough, especially for beginners.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2021

Your vision of the future should bring clarity to your roadmap. It aligns business decisions with strategic vision. Effective roadmaps translate leadership’s vision into a guided conversation with stakeholders. Balance the need for flexibility in your market strategy against the average size of projects.

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Dear Strategy

MARCH 15, 2023

The original idea was to have a blog post that went along with every podcast episode in the hopes that search engines, and perhaps even a few actual humans, might find that content and be drawn into my ever-expanding marketing funnel. Now what about the new framework? Cue evil laugh].

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. We find and validate market problems for which customers will pay for a solution. Finding market problems.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. We find and validate market problems for which customers will pay for a solution. Finding market problems.

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 21, 2024

Whether it’s pitching ideas at events like hackathons or simply asking colleagues for assistance, the key is to not let perceived limitations hold you back from pursuing your vision. This means always keeping the 0-to-1 project alive and helping it spread to others, mostly through setting vision and building hype.

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BrainMates

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Product Zoom Levels Framework By ADRIENNE TAN Product people often have to switch between different horizons. Frustrations like these can be minimised if we have a framework to check what level we’re operating at to ensure we are aligned in our discussions with our executives, peers, teams and stakeholders.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 28, 2022

When I talk about time management, I share with you the methods that worked best for me. When I had my vision set clearly, I started to plan backward. It is, however, up to you to come up with this thinking, and even your suggestion, and facilitate this discussion in management until you are all aligned. And one year?

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We make a living selling leaders and teams on what the future can look like, and then do our best to meet and exceed that vision. s success was government and defense leaders recognizing that a cooperative communication framework was needed to increase communication speed during the Cold War. The more I read about Web 3.0

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ProductPlan

AUGUST 4, 2022

Product roadmapping frameworks work in a very similar way. A stellar roadmap includes the release of new features, key dates, product updates, and the product vision – giving context to the product lifecycle. An effective product roadmap will: Support vision and strategy. A product roadmap will keep you on track.

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Product Management University

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

You followed the textbook process for uncovering an unmet market need, justified the financial investment and successfully released product version 1 to market with great success. Both components collectively form the vision for the product. So, what’s the problem? The strategic roadmap is the next layer down.

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BrainMates

JULY 10, 2023

Your Vision is Your Product By MARTIN NORTH We spend our lives surrounded by products, and for those of us who have followed the path to managing and developing them, we use the label “product” to define what we do, and even who we are. Everyone involved or impacted by your product’s ecosystem will have a different perspective.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

What is the product-market fit framework? How is product market fit different from product-customer fit? What should a product manager do to achieve and maintain the PMF? Achieving product-market fit is about building a product that meets a market need, while product-customer fit is about attracting the right customers.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 2, 2021

To avoid this outcome, we apply a simple three-part framework before we start exploring solutions. Our simple team alignment framework . Is this solution something we want to innovate on and own as an industry leader and differentiator, or is it table stakes where we want to be on par with the market? Investment . Innovation.

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I love how you call product frameworks sh*t, but your stuff is always amazing!”. Unfortunately, when it comes to product lifecycle management, it puts many off. Yes, all we want to do is build, not follow frameworks, but I assure you, this is worth your time. What the heck is a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) anyway?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you knew that not all goal-setting frameworks are beneficial to your team? There are a plethora of goal-setting frameworks out there. But choosing a framework is easier said than done. Let’s dive into this article to find the perfect goal-setting framework to grow your product. Tiered goals framework.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JULY 1, 2020

Learn a framework for quickly pitching a new product idea, and enhance your career! When I interview a product manager to work in my team, I want to know that they understand the whole of the product cycle - how to make it happen, from concept to rollout and beyond, and most importantly what will make it successful. Market sizing 4.

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Lenny Rachitsky

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Known for crafting a strong, unified vision, Ebi empowers her teams to achieve outsized outcomes.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2021

You’ve got a clear vision for the future, and it looks bright! The initial steps of this framework took collaboration between business leadership and the product team to set a direction for development decisions. Participants: Product Manager (required), Product Owner (required), Development Manager (required), Leadership (required).

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Now more than ever, being a principal product manager is a job title that most product professionals aspire to attain. Product management has established itself as one of the leading fields for career development today. According to Glassdoor , the average salary for a product manager is $155,611 as of 2024.

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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. The main difference between product management and project management is the focus.

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Sachin Rekhi

AUGUST 4, 2021

For years now loyal readers have been asking me to package up my learnings on product management into a cohesive course on the subject. So in 2020, I took a survey of all the available product management courses out there. There were plenty of courses introducing product management to those new to the role.

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Dear Strategy

MARCH 15, 2023

The original idea was to have a blog post that went along with every podcast episode in the hopes that search engines, and perhaps even a few actual humans, might find that content and be drawn into my ever-expanding marketing funnel. Now what about the new framework? Cue evil laugh].

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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. They aren’t specific to product management and are equally important across various roles and industries.

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Product Management University

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s to demonstrate that you have a vision beyond the next release or two for how you’re going to make customers better at mission-critical processes that are strategic to their business. Marketing wants a strategy that makes it easier to differentiate your value. The Ultimate Guide to Portfolio Product Management.

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People-First Product Leadership

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Part 1, we covered the “why” behind creating a strategy stack, with a focus on establishing the organization’s Mission, North Star, and Vision. Part 3 brings together the Product specific Vision, Roadmap and Goals. The Vision is brought to life in the Now / Next / Later roadmap, which is supported by Product Goals.

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Sachin Rekhi

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Mastering the craft of product management is no easy task. I instead define a product manager as driving the vision, strategy, design, and execution of their product. It's equally important for product managers to think about each of these four dimensions as having a concrete set of deliverables. Vision: Vision Narrative.

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Userpilot

JULY 23, 2023

With the right go-to-market team, your new launches won’t suffer unnecessary delays and you can increase adoption but focusing on the right things. TL;DR A go-to-market strategy is a comprehensive plan for taking your product or service to target customers. Create a go-to-market process (or processes) and train the team to follow them.

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UX Planet

JANUARY 4, 2024

As I reflect on my unique professional journey, I find myself at a juncture where the roles of Design Strategist and Product Manager converge, unveiling the potential for a powerful synergy. When I later transitioned into a Product Manager role, this customer-centric approach became invaluable.

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 13, 2024

How product managers can master product portfolio management Watch on YouTube TLDR Portfolio management is a crucial aspect of product development that helps organizations strategically allocate resources, balance projects, and align their product innovation efforts with overall business goals.

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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. What skills will be most, and least, valuable in this fast-approaching future? This post is just the beginning of a discussion. Please tell me!

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 8, 2024

Digital transformation helps businesses automate processes, improve efficiency, and innovate faster, allowing them to outmaneuver competitors and capture market share. Digital transformation fosters agility by enabling businesses to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, customer preferences, and new technologies.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Navigating the world of product management can be overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the different roles and responsibilities. Two positions that often cause confusion are Staff Product Manager and Senior Product Manager. What is a Staff Product Manager? What is a Senior Product Manager?

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The eternal debate: product manager vs. project manager. In this article, we’re going to unpack the day-to-day activities of a product and project manager, describe the key areas of overlap and differences between these distinct roles, and, most importantly, cover how they can work together effectively.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 12, 2023

And What You Can Do to Avoid Them Disclaimer: I don’t really believe you can ‘teach’ Product Management. Not enough people spend enough time on defining vision and purpose Everybody talks about Simon Sinek’s golden circle, about Ikigai, about purpose and other synonyms, but no one really puts a lot of effort on finding purpose and meaning.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Startup Product managers are in charge of setting up the foundation for product management at a new company. According to Airfocus , an optimized product manager boosts profitability and sales, by 34.2 In this guide, we will break down a few steps you can take to increase your chances of being a startup product manager.

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