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519: Product verification, most important of the 19 activities of product management – with Nishant Parikh

Product Innovation Educators

The core focus of these activities is on thorough market research, continuous customer engagement, and strategic product development. Market Research As software product managers navigate the complex landscape of product development, market research emerges as a crucial first activity.

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513: What product leaders need to know about making new product development work – with Jack Hsieh

Product Innovation Educators

Market Research Jack emphasizes that market research remains the most important skill for product managers. Modern approaches include: Advanced Research Technologies Eye tracking for user experience studies AI-powered customer insight analysis Predictive analytics for market trends Sensory analysis techniques 6. .”

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528: From startup founder to product success and why interacting with people is the big change – with Anya Cheng

Product Innovation Educators

Our guest, Anya Cheng, founded Taelor, combining her leadership experience at B2Cs and her knowledge of tech product management, to make it easy for men to wear stylish clothes for any occasion. Through market research, she discovered her ideal customers weren’t whom she initially expected.

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AI is Changing How Product Managers Learn For the Better

Product Management University

Then our clients can start using them to direct their products from more of a leadership position versus reactionary. The homework assignment changes from completing the artifacts we started in the classroom, to simply tweaking and verifying the information.

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Product Managers Misunderstood: We Don’t ‘Rule’ Silicon Valley—We Navigate Its Complexities

The Product Guy

By defining priorities rooted in market research, user insights, and business goals, PMs ensure that development efforts deliver meaningful impact. PMs are not mere “task managers”; they are the custodians of a product’s vision.

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The Customer Service Gap Model

BrainMates

For product managers: Conducting market research, analysing customer feedback, and staying close to the voice of the customer are key strategies to close this gap. For product managers: Closing this gap requires strong cross-functional leadership.

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Top Retention and Churn Product Manager Roles (+ Candidate Spotlight)

Userpilot

Someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and can influence senior leadership through data-driven insights. Experience in influencing senior leadership through data-driven insights. Salary $124,500/year in their lowest geographic market, up to $206,000/year in their highest geographic market.