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

Product Innovation Educators

This led him to research and identify 19 core activities specific to product management, with clear separation from product marketing, sales, and go-to-market functions. The Validation Component The heart of solution identification lies in customer validation.

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How to become a supermanager with AI

Lenny Rachitsky

Hilary Gridley is the director of product management at WHOOP, where she oversees the core product team, including AI, Health, and Coaching initiatives, specializing in combining AI with evidence-based approaches to help millions improve their health and performance. One PM told me she keeps the tab open in her browser at all times.

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AI is Changing How Product Managers Learn For the Better

Product Management University

Then theres the presentation and communication of your market analysis to stakeholders. With very few specifics on your instructions (prompts), AI can tell you exactly what a strong market analysis looks like for your products and/or markets. Is it bulletproof? Now bring AI into the picture, same scenario.

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The ultimate guide to founder-led sales | Jen Abel (co-founder of JJELLYFISH)

Lenny Rachitsky

The typical enterprise sales process includes: Initial outreach and qualification Discovery call Demo/proposal Co-authoring scope of work Procurement Signature and closing When crafting outreach messages, focus on: Relevance to the prospect’s role Presenting a counterintuitive or novel insight Focusing on the problem, not the solution Keeping (..)

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Fail Well, Pivot Fast: Product Experimentation for Continuous Discovery

Speaker: William Haas Evans - Principal Consultant, Head of Product Strategy & Design Practice, Kuroshio Consulting

Lean A3, PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) and the Build-Measure-Learn or Think-Make-Check loop (to name a few loops) are all learning models informed by the notion that experimentation is the fastest (and most proven) route to product-market fit and achieving sustainable organic growth.

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Product Design Process

UX Planet

Gather data on competitor products, market trends, and potential audience demographics. For example, “ How might we make the product more accessible for visually impaired users ?” Present the ideas to your team or stakeholders and assess if they align with user needs and context.

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30 Essential Product Discovery Questions to Uncover User Needs

Usersnap

Focus on understanding problems before presenting solutions. Understanding the target audience is crucial to effectively tailor products to their preferences and needs. These questions uncover goals, workflows, challenges, and future aspirations while identifying market opportunities.