Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

To be a kick-ass product manager , you need a very diverse skill set. This article explores both hard and soft skills that product managers need in their everyday work, so if you’re curious to learn more, dive right in. PMs need to know how to use product analytics tools to gain actionable insights.

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Alchemer Mobile

DECEMBER 7, 2022

“Should we buy this software or should we build it?” The build vs. buy question is both one of the most common and one of the most challenging dilemmas facing product managers. One-tap registration with Facebook), you’re already using third-party software. It thus becomes less a matter of “Can we do it?”

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Alchemer Mobile

DECEMBER 7, 2022

“Should we buy this software or should we build it?” The build vs. buy question is both one of the most common and one of the most challenging dilemmas facing product managers. . One-tap registration with Facebook), you’re already using third-party software. It thus becomes less a matter of “Can we do it?”

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 12, 2022

At times it’s just our [product team] issue, in other words— we don’t have the specific experience required to meet the client’s needs. But more often, it’s a client who is not ready to develop software. Either a client doesn’t yet have a clear vision for a product, or they don’t need a product to be built at all.

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Alchemer Mobile

AUGUST 25, 2020

So that leads us back to the purpose of this post: Redefining the role of mobile product managers. What are mobile product management responsibilities? The last time we wrote about defining mobile product management, it was still a relatively new category. What qualifications do mobile product managers need?

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 13, 2021

Effective KPIs help you understand if your product is creating the desired value for the users, the customers, and the business. Without KPIs, you end up guessing how well your product is performing. Having been involved in product management for 20 years, I sometimes marvel at how much our profession has changed for the better.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 18, 2022

You’re autonomous, your code is immaculate, and you have a deep understanding of building and shipping software. Then, four years ago, in 2018, she got a job at Algolia as a software engineer. She diligently rose through the ranks, finally growing into the individual contributor role of a staff engineer. I was all alone.

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Ronke PM

MARCH 26, 2024

After all, the partner teams build products, not the product manager alone. Many attributes contribute to a polished product leader, but one of the key traits is conflict resolution. Product management is inherently awe-inspiring. What has always worked for me is collaboration and storytelling.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Startup Product managers are in charge of setting up the foundation for product management at a new company. Since product development is such a lucrative field, this is a crucial role for the company. According to Airfocus , an optimized product manager boosts profitability and sales, by 34.2

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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. Someone has to take over her products or features. Another trigger is a new job- where you are taking over a product from somebody else. What was the product manager considering?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 26, 2021

You know how when you log into a SaaS product, you often notice the UI has changed or there are new options that weren't there before? That's SaaS product management hustling in the background to give you the best experience. And you had to own all the servers. And you had to own all the servers. Nightmare, right?

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.

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bpma ProductHub

AUGUST 1, 2016

In 2016, Glassdoor identified Product Management as the #8 best job to have in America, with a job score of 4.5 Other jobs on the list included Data Scientist, Tax Manager and HR Manager. Unlike many of those jobs, product management is known for its nebulous career pathing and ambiguity. Exude Confidence

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Userpilot

JULY 9, 2021

What are the best product management books to add to your 2021 reading list? We’ve put together a list for you with a few staples from every product manager’s bookshelf and some new releases too. New in – Best New Product Management Books in 2021. out of 5 stars. 54 global ratings. Where to buy?

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering amongst other options. As an engineer, you’re responsible for building and shipping software.

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Userpilot

JULY 30, 2021

What exactly is the product manager role? And the role of a product manager can vary drastically depending on the type of product manager. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive post on everything you need to know about the product manager role, including: Responsibilities of a product manager.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering. You are ultimately accountable for the product's success or failure. Your job has two parts.

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ProductPlan

DECEMBER 11, 2019

There are so many changes happening in product management as I write this, and the evolution only seems to be accelerating. With your support, we dove into the most result-driven strategies, popular frameworks, and groundbreaking leaders who changed the product management landscape. I’m excited to watch it all unfold.

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Pranav Khare

JANUARY 7, 2024

On one side, the engineers — the wizards of code, masters of the digital realm. On the other, the product managers (PMs) — the strategists, the visionaries. The Tale of the Overzealous PM: Bob’s Blunder Meet Bob, a PM with a vision so grand it overshadows the sun. His constant “Did you fix that bug?” Tip: Trust your team.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 13, 2021

Effective KPIs help you understand if your product is creating the desired value for the users, the customers, and the business. Without KPIs, you end up guessing how well your product is performing. Having been involved in product management for 20 years, I sometimes marvel at how much our profession has changed for the better.

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bpma ProductHub

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This makes sure people don’t forget what we’ve recently accomplished, and helps them see the connecting lineage between what we launched and what’s coming out — and how this is growing us toward our vision.”. A product roadmap should, by definition, have built in reflection dates to review what you have done.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The product development process is part art, part science, and all important to the success of your SaaS. In this article, we've got a comprehensive review of the entire product development process. While product development describes the process of creating the product itself (i.e.

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Usersnap

APRIL 29, 2023

Product managers have a lot of ground to cover. From staying on top of market trends, user needs, customer feedback , and industry insights to managing their resources, and planning what’s ahead for their product. You’ll be able to understand how chatGPT can be a great tool for product management.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. You Might Be Surprised Which Product Management Activity Is Most Important. Breakthrough!

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Roman Pichler

MAY 3, 2023

This usually doesn’t require in-depth technical skills like being able to write code or understand how a specific machine learning framework is used. But you should take an interest in software technology, and you should have a basic understanding of how your product is currently built.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

What product management best practices can help you build valuable and delightful products for your customers? Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or an already established product professional, our list will help you reflect on your processes and hopefully improve them. Check out our list!

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Why do product managers need them? That’s what Dave Martin , a product leadership coach, has talked about in his talk at this year’s Product Drive Summit hosted by Userpilot. Dave Martin on how product roadmaps kill outcomes. They lack vision and lead nowhere. Ready to dive in to learn more?

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TechEmpower - Product Management

JULY 24, 2023

Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need? A Product Manager? Team and Process Are you using, or planning to use any software development methodologies? Product Management Do you have a clear vision of the initial application and a plan for sequencing changes after the initial launch?

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The Product HQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Curious to know how to advance your career as a long-term product manager as either s group product manager or principal product manager? Product managers are responsible for establishing a product’s vision and long-term business strategy while ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of said strategy.

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The Basics of Product Management

MAY 24, 2020

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the process of building software, using 6 phases – Analysis, Definition, Design, Coding, Testing and Deployment. People use it interchangeably with software development life cycle. As a Product Manager, this is probably the most important phase for you.

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Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 25, 2017

I'm often asked what's the best way for a new product manager to learn the fundamentals of the role or for an experienced product manager to continue to master their craft. I've organized this collection into several sections, starting with product management 101.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. You Might Be Surprised Which Product Management Activity Is Most Important. Breakthrough!

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2017

The Secret Product Management Framework. Finally writing down the Secret Product Management Framework was a revelation for me. It put all the activities I do as a product manager into perspective. You Might Be Surprised Which Product Management Activity Is Most Important. Breakthrough!

Framework 150

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

We had a product lifecycle, although… it wasn’t documented in a playbook. I thought we were in good shape, given that this was the next release of an existing software product. In the world of a physical product, it’s the process of managing a ‘thing’ through the stages of its life, from development through decline.

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Alchemer Mobile

AUGUST 2, 2018

Agile teams have a lot of moving parts, and it can be difficult to understand where product responsibilities fall across team members. And a mobile product manager or mobile product owner role can be difficult for only one person to take on. For mobile product managers, bridging the gap is where problems can arise.

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The Product Guy

APRIL 9, 2019

Guest Post by: Eric Wang (Mentee, Session 8, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Chris Butler]. The notion of a strategy in product management seems like something that only high-level stakeholders at the executive level should care about. Make a list of the scope and the challenges to your product. Second Attempt.

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