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Product Strategy as a System

Roman Pichler

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] A Product Strategy System The product strategy system in Figure 1 consists of four main parts: people, processes, principles, and tools. Having said this, the system in Figure 1 captures the specific product strategy approach Ive created. [1]

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AI and Product Strategy

Roman Pichler

Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] AI Strategy Benefits My research shows that AI can help you make better strategic decisions faster, at least for certain products. [1] Second, it wasnt clear to me if and to what extent the roadmap elements were guided by an overall product strategy.

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The Innovation Ambition Matrix

Roman Pichler

3] The Innovation Ambition Matrix and Product Strategy Once you know your products innovation type, you can use it to understand the strategy work required and make the right strategic decisions. Core Innovations As they are crucial to generating the necessary profits, you should protect your core products.

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Strategy Blocks: An operator’s guide to product strategy

Lenny Rachitsky

I worked closely with a seasoned board member to trace this back to a lack of product strategy—both articulated and aligned. With her help, I wrote the first strategy document for Headspace, which eventually led to the complete reimagination of Headspace , maximizing growth for our guided mindfulness product and adjacent spaces.

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

Product Innovation Educators

The project, named “Sicily Left,” aimed to create a mouse specifically for left-handed users. His experiences at global companies like Sony Ericsson and Logitech show how these principles help product managers handle complex challenges.

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Lessons from Duolingo’s product handbook

Mind the Product

Duolingo has long been a standout in product strategy, company culture, and user engagement. Over 14 years, it has grown into a household name, blending language learning with gamification to keep users returning. Now, with the release of its company handbook, we get a behind-the-scenes look at what drives its success.

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How to Conduct a Competitor Analysis: A Practical Guide for Product Managers

BrainMates

Step 4: Summarise Competitor Strategy and Positioning Once youve gathered your data, organise it into a simple comparison table. Suggested headings include: Company name and description Product purpose and high-level functionality Price and pricing model Target market(s) Strengths and weaknesses Market strategy (e.g.