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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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522: Stop the stupid using proactive problem solving – with Doug Hall

Product Innovation Educators

Edwards Deming Application Questions Looking at your last three product launches, how could you identify where systemic issues caused compromises to the original innovative vision? What patterns emerge about which systems (manufacturing, sales, marketing, etc.) most frequently force compromises in your organization?

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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

From Personal Problem to Market Opportunity Anya found herself wanting to look more professional but discovered existing clothing services weren’t designed for busy professionals who prioritized efficiency over fashion. Through market research, she discovered her ideal customers weren’t whom she initially expected.

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

The Product Guy

It’s a job that requires influence without authority, empathy without favoritism, and vision without control. PMs are not mere “task managers”; they are the custodians of a product’s vision. Far from being a reign, it’s a balancing act, often under pressure and scrutiny from every direction.

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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: Clear alignment between product vision and execution is essential.

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AI and Product Strategy

Roman Pichler

Note that Ive decided not to state the names of the tools I found, partly as the AI landscape is changing rapidly and partly as you should research and select the tools that work best in your context rather than trusting my judgment. [2] 2] Market Research AI-based tools can discover user and customer trends using predictive analytics.

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🚀 The AI Product Manager: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the PM Role

The Basics of Product Management

From market research to roadmap prioritization, AI is reshaping how PMs operate, make decisions, and deliver value. Market Research: From Manual to Machine-Learned Market research has always been a cornerstone of product strategy. Balance short-term wins with long-term vision.