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How to beta test, with award-winning learning app Pocket Prep

Usersnap

We talked to Colin Ulin, senior software engineer at Pocket Prep, about their low-effort high-outcome beta testing strategy and design-thinking development process. And this is also how we’ve built strong customer relationships.” – Colin Ulin, senior software engineer. We are keen on doing it right the first time.

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AGILE OR FRAGILE

The Product Coalition

designed using: canva.com With the massive increase in the number of products launched in the past decade, a lot of organizations have adopted the AGILE approach as a system of managing their processes. Image credits: Timo Elliott I was recently reading a book I’d recommend for any product person titled INSPIRED by Martin Cagan.

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Would-Be Product Manager’s Instruction Manual

Product Management Unpacked

. • Ensure that product specifications are met, and delivered on time and on budget. Develop product-launch plans. No, you don’t have to be a software engineer. In fact, a recent Pendo study revealed that 60 percent of product leaders actually come from a business background.

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How to be a Great Product Leader

Sachin Rekhi

One of the challenges we've long acknowledged in the tech industry is how difficult the transition can be from a software engineer to an engineering manager due to the vast distinction in the skill set to be great at the new role. a product leader.

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What Does a Software Product Manager Do?

The Product HQ

They work closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure the product meets customer needs and business objectives. What is the difference between a product manager and a software engineer manager? That includes working with cross-functional teams and managing all of them simultaneously.

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Launch Management: How We Used a Beta Program to Build a New Product

ProductPlan

At times, product launches may feel overwhelming, especially when executive stakeholders expect a new product or feature on a semi-frequent basis. Product leaders want a solution that seamlessly transitions from assisting them in planning their product strategy to executing it.

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Enterprise CS 401: Mature Your Foundational CS Strategies

Gainsight

Managing the tech stack is a core competency for CS Ops, including configuring software to align with the needs of the CSM team. However, this doesn’t mean CS Ops needs a software engineer; the best way to manage customer success tech is with a problem-solver who has excellent communication with the team.