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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The Product Coalition

JUNE 11, 2023

One of the most frequently asked questions in the product field is what constitutes a great product manager. However, certain traits and backgrounds are often associated with great product managers. Strategic vision Great product managers have a clear vision for the future of their products.

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Ronke PM

APRIL 5, 2023

Table of Contents Product and design partnership What does design-driven leadership mean? Design-driven leadership is product management Final thoughts The very essence of leadership is creating a space that enables our teams to dream big, imagine, and bring what was once unthinkable to life - therefore, changing humanity.

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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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Ronke PM

MARCH 26, 2024

At the heart of an organization that creates product magic is a product leader who is an expert at leadership and coalition building. These leaders understand that bringing effective products, solutions, and services to market requires consensus building and engaging cross-functional teams in the journey.

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Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. While you can watch the full hour-long interview here , this post breaks down four of the key lessons we learned from Jessi Alva, Director, Technical Product Management at SAP Concur.

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Product Management University

JUNE 21, 2021

If you’re waiting for someone to crown your product management team the kings and queens of strategic direction, you better get a nice comfy chair with all the reclining, heating and massaging accoutrements because you’re in for a long wait! Here’s the thing about product management though.

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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. As I’ll explain below, the “why” and “where” form your product vision, and your product team (especially your engineers), not only want this from you, but need it in order to do their best work.

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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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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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Userpilot

APRIL 25, 2022

What is product leadership and how is it different from product management ? In the article, we’ll be discussing what the product leadership role entails and how it is different from the product management role. What is product leadership? Let’s dive in!

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People-First Product Leadership

MARCH 24, 2024

His people-first leadership approach lives on through his son who recognized his father’s skills and ability to lead by example. Share People-First Product Leadership Cultivating a culture of authenticity One begins to wonder when the the culture deck is 100+ pages and/or the whisper network is strong.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 28, 2019

That brings us to the subject of influence among product management and product marketing teams. Those who possess more market knowledge wield far more influence than those who don’t. And that market knowledge is the key to leading from a position of strength. That influence is the key to strong leadership.

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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. The strategies needed to realize a vision will change over time, leaving the roadmap out of date and out of touch.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Often we talk more about the technical skills, like, portfolio management, being more strategic, etc but being good at those things mean nothing if you can’t build a culture conducive to good product management practices. As a result, I’ve come to value 5 different aspects of product leadership.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 7, 2023

Aspiring product managers, nothing you’ll want to build will ever come easy, so let me give you some words of advice. Many who aspire to become a product manager (PM) always come to me with the same pattern of questions: Will I get to drive my ideas from start to finish? Am I the CEO of the product?

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ProductPlan

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At times, product professionals fail to realize the similarities and differences between thought leadership vs people leadership. A compelling thought leader most likely started as a people leader, such as a manager or a director. The Start of Thought Leadership. Product management is complex.

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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. What’s a go-to-market strategy?

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 13, 2021

Product strategy is one of the most important tasks of the product leader, and definitely one of the hardest things to do. In the effort to bring the company’s vision into reality, the details matter, often more than the innovation and completeness of the vision itself.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In his talk, Jason talked about how product managers can upskill to meet the challenges in their daily work and how to make sure that their organizations value their work. How to upskill as a product manager. Measuring the value of product management is difficult too. Let’s dive in! Book the demo!

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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. What is the vision for the future you want to create? What ground has been covered?

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Product Innovation Educators

JULY 3, 2023

How established organizations can overcome barriers to digital transformation – for product managers Today we are exploring digital transformation in large organizations as well as other challenges leaders are facing in a digitally transforming business environment. There’s a tension between the external and the internal.

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ProductPlan

MARCH 21, 2024

We’ve been crunching the numbers, analyzing the trends, and distilling them into bite-sized insights so that you can have the tools you need to thrive as a product leader. We compiled insightful responses from over 1400 product professionals worldwide and analyzed them to spot the latest trends.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 9, 2021

All Product Roles Are Not Alike Photo by Lennart Nacke on Unsplash My first gig as a Product Manager was in a Startup. The Product I worked on did not exist. We started from two half-baked basic Computer Vision algorithms to objects. To top it off, I had no real Product Manager experience.

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Userpilot

JULY 31, 2023

What does a product marketing manager (PMM) do? This is the question on the lips of many marketing professionals browsing through opportunities at tech companies. Chances are you already know their broad responsibility is to develop and implement a marketing strategy roadmap for a specific product.

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 23, 2023

One of the first things you should do in your new role is to take stock of the current state of the product and its market, which means getting to know your team, customers, and competitors and analyzing any available data on product performance and market trends.

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Usersnap

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Competitive analysis of current market offerings absolutely helps your SaaS company. Not only is tracking the competition daunting, it doesn’t ensure the product chiseled and shaped will be used by YOUR user base. Create your vision and positioning 4. Disruptive products are low priced and high volume.

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Ronke PM

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Use your leadership voice to bring out change. Be passionate and always curious about your product. You must have exceptional communication skills to bring your product strategy and vision to fruition. Make sure you are giving back to the product community by helping to shape the next generation of product leaders.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 9, 2019

Organise Around Products. In order to grow your product management team, start by reviewing your product portfolio. Then look for the right individual to lead and manage each product bearing in mind that the person should look after the asset over an extended period of time. Develop Shared Standards.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 9, 2019

Organise Around Products. In order to grow your product management team, start by reviewing your product portfolio. Then look for the right individual to lead and manage each product bearing in mind that the person should look after the asset over an extended period of time. Develop Shared Standards.

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Sequent Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

What is a Product Manager? The role of a product manager is the linchpin in product development, overseeing the entire lifecycle from inception to market launch. Tasked with strategizing, planning, and executing product initiatives, they’re the visionary behind the product’s success.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 5, 2022

For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product. Assess product strategy and adjust if necessary.

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bpma ProductHub

AUGUST 1, 2016

In 2016, Glassdoor identified Product Management as the #8 best job to have in America, with a job score of 4.5 Other jobs on the list included Data Scientist, Tax Manager and HR Manager. Unlike many of those jobs, product management is known for its nebulous career pathing and ambiguity. Exude Confidence

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Product Management University

APRIL 12, 2021

You’ve just landed your first VP of Product Management job and expectations are sky high. The first thing you’re NOT going to do is meet with your peers in development, sales, marketing, services, etc. And all they’re going to do is give you the saltier version of what’s wrong with product management.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Brian Chesky of Airbnb sparked a lively debate last year by questioning the role of product managers in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. He stated, “Airbnb has morphed its product management function into an “Apple-style product marketing function.” Aligning Product Vision and Strategy 2.

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Alchemer Mobile

AUGUST 25, 2020

In comparison to the growth of the larger job market, the demand for PM roles in the US surpasses the increase in demand for all other roles combined by 5x. The worlds of marketing and product are colliding in new ways as customer experience takes center stage. What are mobile product management responsibilities?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this ultimate list of product manager interview questions, we have tried to simplify the process of hiring great product managers. Product management encompasses the entire SaaS lifecycle from ideation to launch and everything that follows. What to look for in product managers? Leadership.

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