The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2021

You’ve got a clear vision for the future, and it looks bright! Part one of this article taught you how to align a roadmap with aspirational business goals. Project Selection Outcome: A timeline view of the potential projects scheduled during the roadmap’s timeframe. This step may be the biggest challenge to a realistic roadmap.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Goals in Product Management. As I explain in my book How to Lead in Product Management , setting the right goals is crucial to align stakeholders and development teams and to achieve product success. Does this mean that there is a natural fit between goals in product management and OKRs? Capturing Product-related Goals as OKRs.

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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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The Product Coalition

JULY 11, 2022

It’s time to perk up the product management industry by redoing Blackalicious’ most popular song, “Alphabet Aerobics”. Product management glossary For those finding some new Product Management terms, check my Product Management Glossary. What, in my world, is a worthwhile Wow, Witness wonderful, worthwhile wonders now.

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Roman Pichler

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

An effective product strategy is key to successfully create, enhance, and manage a product. How does it differ from a product roadmap and how do the two plans relate? And what’s their relationship to the product vision and the product backlog? This includes the stakeholders, the management sponsor, and development teams.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2023

If you do things that are purposeful, you’ll eventually be successful.” — Howard Schultz Several years ago, I found myself in a heated discussion about product roadmaps with a client. So as he leaned across the table and looked me in the eyes, he demanded, “Explain why I need a product roadmap.” Why not, indeed?

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

How is the outcome-based roadmap different from regular roadmaps? Why do product managers need them? Dave Martin on how product roadmaps kill outcomes. TL;DR Regular roadmaps kill outcomes by forcing teams to think in the categories of features and timelines. They lack vision and lead nowhere.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In most B2B organizations, it’s more the exception than the rule that customer success managers inherit accounts where they’re in a position to play offense because the customer is thrilled with your products. That’s the beauty of a portfolio management approach that begins in product management. Answer: It doesn’t.

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Product Culture

JANUARY 31, 2024

So you have created the most beautiful roadmap ever. Start with why: Be sure everyone is on board with the product vision before you move on to details. Cover recent progress: Share recent wins and positive customer testimonials. See Chapter 9 of my book, Product Roadmaps Relaunched. Remember to breathe. Any other tips?

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bpma ProductHub

APRIL 17, 2017

By Don Stoddard – In the very best companies, roadmaps support key objectives with very specific measures impacting the business. Roadmaps are great at showing a direction, but they often don’t tell the story of “why.” And while strategy and Roadmaps set the direction, they are not enough to deliver results.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 27, 2024

In the past decade, the field of product management has evolved, shedding much of its earlier ambiguity. The spectrum of roles in product management is broad, ranging from highly specialised to more generalist positions. In both cases, there should be a proper high-level product vision and a product roadmap.

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Talk to any of the product managers, and one of the main problems they will share how difficult it is to create an achievable product roadmap. I have mentioned “achievable” in the title because, most of the time, the product team comes up with a roadmap only to realize that it’s not achievable. Higher management/executives ?—?They

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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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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Product roadmaps is one of the subjects I am probably the most passionate about in the product world. They’re controversial and usually carry a love-hate relationship stigma for many product managers. An outcome-based roadmap just sounds like a c-suite failing to construct a functional product organisation.”.

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ProductPlan

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Vital to delivering successful products at Clickatell , an effective product roadmap can quell the confusion and missteps that often derail well-meaning product delivery organizations. Roadmaps provide the required context to understand how individual initiatives combine to meet strategic objectives.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Goals in Product Management. As I explain in my book How to Lead in Product Management , setting the right goals is crucial to align stakeholders and development teams and to achieve product success. Does this mean that there is a natural fit between goals in product management and OKRs? Capturing Product-related Goals as OKRs.

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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. Tech PMs work actively with product teams on the product vision and strategy.

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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. For example — If you are a product manager of a product for marketers, take the time to understand a marketer day, KPIs, etc.

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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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Ronke PM

MARCH 26, 2024

After all, the partner teams build products, not the product manager alone. Product management is inherently awe-inspiring. Additionally, providing a safe space for them to share viewpoints and concerns, even in disagreement, is the essence of product management. We all have the best intentions.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re wondering what strategic product management is, you’ve come to the right place! In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users! Are you ready to dig in?

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Much has been written about the process of creating product roadmaps, not least the six great articles written by my own team. I believe the actions of a product leader all too often are the root cause of a “bad” roadmap. Without thoughtful leadership around them, it may not be in product manager’s gift to achieve a “good” roadmap.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Well, the daily routine of a Product Manager (PM) includes many moments when you have to say “No,” and you will say this word repeatedly to your stakeholders in your career. Every product must have a vision, just like us, and saying “Yes” to everything will only compromise the vision for your product. Is it in our scope?

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Usersnap

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In his book “Start with Why” , Simon Sinek boldly claims that the ‘Why’ behind your actions matters more than the ‘What’ This principle isn’t limited to leadership or personal motivation; it extends to every facet of the business, including product roadmaps. So how to create and present roadmaps effectively?

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Ronke PM

APRIL 11, 2024

While product teams and their multidisciplinary partners may have a clear vision for the product, customer, and business outcomes, they still need to validate these visions and ensure that customers and prospects will desire the new feature or product. Why is Customer Feedback Important? Gathering customer feedback is invaluable.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They’re bombarding product management with critical enhancement requests just to get the customer up and running. Problem 3 Product managers are now forced to erect detour signs all over their roadmaps to get customers up and running (…we need the revenue). Product management has set everyone else up for success.

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Product Management Unpacked

AUGUST 21, 2020

Companies of all sizes across industries are looking to hire product managers. With this in mind, company culture, resources and the specific demands of different roles probably play a big part in your decision to take a product management position at a company. Product Management at a Startup .

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Userpilot

JULY 31, 2023

What does a product marketing manager (PMM) do? Chances are you already know their broad responsibility is to develop and implement a marketing strategy roadmap for a specific product. TL;DR The product marketing manager role (PMM) is primarily responsible for a product’s positioning, messaging, and branding.

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Pragmatic Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sangita Sarkar , Zynga’s director of product marketing, recently participated in an AMA on influencing the product roadmap via Sharebird , a place to see how people at top companies do product marketing. Becoming subject-matter experts on the industry landscape to identify a differentiated positioning from competitors.

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Pragmatic Marketing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sangita Sarkar , Zynga’s director of product marketing, recently participated in an AMA on influencing the product roadmap via Sharebird , a place to see how people at top companies do product marketing. Becoming subject-matter experts on the industry landscape to identify a differentiated positioning from competitors.

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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 management focuses on the overall strategic direction and champions the product inside the organization.

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Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Today, we’re excited to bring you thoughts from Lauren Chan Lee, a product leader, speaker, and advisor, and was most recently the Senior Director of Product Management at Care.com. I love the quote, ‘Be stubborn on vision, but flexible on details.’ Be flexible about adjusting your roadmap as you learn.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

You’re a Product Manager or Product Owner or both, and you have a new opportunity to add an existing product to your arsenal. One catalyst for this scenario is when a colleague leaves, or changes positions. Or, you have switched positions, so you move on from your other responsibilities. What was the product manager considering?

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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. And all they’re going to do is give you the saltier version of what’s wrong with product management. VP of Product Management: Your 7-Point Plan for Playing Offense. Congratulations! No pressure! Meet Customers.

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ProductPlan

JUNE 18, 2021

The IMPACT approach to product management’s primary goal is creating the maximum value for the broadest target audience while remaining aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and goals. But if there’s one part of product management that needs IMPACT more than anywhere else, it’s roadmapping. Where trouble begins.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Consequently, your focus shifts from managing a product to looking after the product people on your team and empowering them to do a great job. Ensure that Your Core Product Management Skills are Strong. But I find that it usually not enough.

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UX Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The story of how I got hired in less than 24 hours by a digital design agency Upon completing my three-month tech boot camp at General Assembly, I actively shared content on LinkedIn and persistently reached out to recruiters and hiring managers in pursuit of a job opportunity. Let’s keep reading on… 6. Is a digital agency.

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