The Product Guy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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 Product Guy

MARCH 12, 2025

Basecamp exemplifies this approach by openly encouraging debate and dissent to refine their vision. Every meeting becomes a performance review rather than a space for creative problem-solving. Stay tuned to find out how to take control of your products vision and strategy. OKRs should serve the strategy, not dictate it.

Data Visualization

Product Talk

JULY 9, 2025

It’s vision. Hope Gurion: In that scenario, I’m going to presume that that is not a product tech design functional leader, that that might be somebody operating in another part of the company with strategic context. You can call it whatever you want—product reviews. It’s all around strategic context.

Product Research

Lenny Rachitsky

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

At Headspace back in 2016, we had established our product roadmap and success metrics and our mission and vision, but teams were still confused about why we were working on the projects we chose. Product strategy sits in between the mission and vision and the plan, either at the company level or at the team level.

Strategy

Arkenea

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

But, it’s usually challenging to assess what’s the right way to go about it – how much of iteration should be that from user feedback versus founder’s vision for the product? However, I don’t necessarily agree with the idea that its user feedback “versus” the founder’s vision.

User Testing

Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Previously, in order to avoid becoming a bottleneck, I could review only high-stakes communications, like emails to the CEO or all-hands presentations. Of course, I’m still available to review work—and I do. And while this may sound like a chore (who enjoys being graded?), my team has found it invaluable.

User Testing

UX Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From new UX-related technologies and automation to personalization. Its influence is growing across three key areas: innovative technologies, automation of design tasks, and personalized user experiences. Together, these technologies are transforming how UX design approaches personalization, accessibility, and user interaction.

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Sequent Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Achieving and Scaling Product-Market Fit: A Guide for Product Managers in Mid-to-Large Tech Companies Introduction As product managers in mid-to-large technology companies, you’re no stranger to the challenges of maintaining and scaling product-market fit (PMF).

User Testing

People-First Product Leadership

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Rapid technological changes and shift to hybrid work: The transition to remote / hybrid work, then back to the office, has mixed up communication, collaboration, and work-life balance. That’s the power of the new AI-native tech stack. Balance Technology and Humanity: Use AI to enhance human capabilities, not replace them.

Technical Review

Roman Pichler

APRIL 7, 2025

Additionally, you should review AI-generated answers rather than blindly trusting a tool, even if the results sound very convincing. Or do you use extended, fully empowered product teams that own the strategies of their products Second, has your current strategy been captured and made visible using a tool like my Product Vision Board ?

Product Strategy

BrainMates

MAY 28, 2025

Technology Curiosity and Fluency. Technology Curiosity and Fluency Technical empathy Bold exploration Speaks the language of engineers Not about coding, but about curiosity and fluency in tech conversations. For example, if youre working on strategic foresight , maybe you start by reviewing your product strategy.

Technical Review

BrainMates

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Regular customer feedback loops, user testing, and post-launch reviews are crucial. For product managers: Clear alignment between product vision and execution is essential. Even with the right specifications, execution may fall short due to poor team performance, lack of resources, or insufficient training.

Data Visualization

Modus Create

JANUARY 15, 2025

De-risking your 2025 initiatives Why every intelligent app must start with a PoC By Jill Antweiler Posted in Product Published on: January 15, 2025 Last update: January 15, 2025 As we settle into 2025, many executives are eyeing ambitious initiatives to leverage new technologies and drive innovation. But they come with increased risks.

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Sequent Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Strategic Product Management: Sunset Decisions, Platform Benefits, and Team Structures Introduction Strategic decisions around product lifecycle management, platform integration, and team structures are critical for product managers in established tech companies.

Feedback Software

The Product Guy

APRIL 9, 2025

PMs are often celebrated for their vision, decisiveness, and ability to ship. 1-on-1 Support spanning personalized mentorship and resume reviews (available at higher tiers). But what if the real differentiator isnt having the answers… its knowing what to ask? Exclusive deep dives like this one on strategic influence.

Strategy

UX Planet

JANUARY 22, 2025

Without a strong and consistent digital brand, financial institutions risk being overshadowed by nimble Fintech startups or tech giants like Apple and Google that excel in user experience. Platforms evolve, user preferences shift, and new technologies emerge. Customers today expect more than just transactional efficiency.

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UX Planet

JUNE 9, 2025

From Raw Data to Clarity — Cleaning, Sorting, and Synthesising Insights Part 4 (of 5) of the UX Research Playbook series Synthesising qualitative data is similar to reaping the harvest after the diligent effort poured into research — it’s the step where hard work blossoms into meaningful insights. Mural , Miro , etc.) is recommended.

Data Visualization

UX Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Customers are mostly flexible with their car preferences due to the nature of the marketplace. AI Vision : Intelligently match customers with their ideal car through a sophisticated, single-prompt recommendation engine. Prompt samples based on real Data on how customers source for cars in rental marketplaces.

Customer Experience

People-First Product Leadership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For example, in a recent Lenny’s Podcast , Archie Adams shared that Shopify runs experiments with cohort analysis after 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years as the CEO’s vision is to build “the right things for commerce 100 years from now” Looking for specifics? Technology and customer needs are never static. Or hearsay?

Product Research

The Basics of Product Management

JUNE 22, 2025

What AI Brings to the Table: NLP-powered sentiment analysis : Tools like MonkeyLearn and Lexalytics parse thousands of reviews, tweets, and support tickets to extract user sentiment at scale. Technical Deep Dive: AI models like BERT and GPT fine-tuned for domain-specific corpora can extract intent, emotion, and urgency from unstructured data.

Artificial Inteligence

BrainMates

JULY 2, 2025

Collaboration often breaks down due to misalignment, unclear roles, and disconnected tools. Why Cross-Functional Collaboration Matters Product leaders operate at the intersection of business goals, user needs, and technical realities. The challenge? But it doesn’t have to. Make this work visible too.

Product Research

UX Planet

MARCH 9, 2025

is another common question asked by stakeholders when they review the proposal. Vision and strategygoals A vision statement should answer the following question: Where are we heading and why? Bad vision statements To be the best eCommerce platform in theworld. It doesnt highlight customer value or experience.

Product Research

Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 6, 2025

” This led to an engaging brainstorming session with the CEO about product vision. Information-source diversity: Review your research sources. Expand to industry forums, customer reviews, and first-degree connections. Past vs. future focus: Review your prepared examples. If gaps exist, deepen your research.

Development Team Review

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Let’s review everything your customer success team has to do in the absence of any customer success tools. Review scalability & adaptability : Lastly, pick a tool that can grow with your business and adapt to changing needs, allowing you to expand functionalities as your customer success strategy evolves. G2 rating : 4.4

Data Visualization

People-First Product Leadership

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This guide breaks down the essentials: Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Organizational Impact, and Technical Mastery. You can develop your product instincts through hands-on experience and practice: Always learning: Stay updated on industry trends, user behavior patterns, and emerging technologies. Share People-First Leadership 2.

Product Research

The Product Guy

APRIL 3, 2025

You need a coalition shared purpose, mutual trust, and real support behind your product vision. 1-on-1 Support spanning personalized mentorship and resume reviews (available at higher tiers). Youve got the stakeholders in the room. But still things stall. Because alignment isnt enough.

Leadership

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 4, 2025

  The Discord interview process typically takes about 3–4 weeks and involves: Recruiter phone screen, Technical screen, Final round. Prepare for several high-level technical questions, but answer briefly. Technical roles can expect a coding challenge to follow the hiring manager screen.

Reporting Tools

Business of Software Conference

JUNE 10, 2025

Many of us feel overwhelmed by technology, despite using countless tools designed to make us more efficient. Jeff Szczepanski, a successful software entrepreneur, recently spoke at the Business of Software Conference about this very challenge: Why isn’t technology making us more productive? at Business of Software Conference.)

Technical Review

Centercode

JUNE 11, 2025

Delta is the next generation of beta testing, leveraging Centercode technology to automate time consuming tasks while increasing user engagement and test results. Engineers need reproducible, technical details. Engineers need detailed steps and technical context. But every audience values different aspects of the story.

User Testing

Product Talk

AUGUST 13, 2025

EQS Group is a B2B SaaS company headquartered in Munich, and Moritz’s team focuses on what’s next—greenfield initiatives, AI opportunities, and long-term visioning. Visualizing Product Vision—Internally and Externally Moritz isn’t just using Lovable for features on the near-term roadmap. He’s also using it to explore long-term ideas.

Feedback Software

Modus Create

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It requires a strategic vision, a robust execution plan, and most importantly, alignment with broader business objectives. For example, if you do a lot of in-house development, Scott suggests exploring tools that can help with code development and code review. How much should I invest to fend off disruption from new players?

Reporting Tools

UX Planet

JUNE 30, 2025

finance, tech) have been quicker to adopt GenAI as well. This broad applicability in banking (from automating fraud reviews to generating customer communications) underscores how financial firms are integrating GenAI into their core workflows more aggressively than most. 45%, while the UK was at 29% usage.

Data Visualization

Lenny Rachitsky

JULY 1, 2025

Market positioning: Review the competitive landscape and highlight the company’s unique advantages relative to its peers. Connect the product’s purpose to the parent company’s broader vision and strategic objectives. Articulate how the product creates and captures value, being specific about revenue streams.

Analytic Tools

UX Planet

JUNE 13, 2025

Leaving the familiar, borderless world of international tech for more local, public-sector environments — where you might be seen as an outsider — can be daunting. Unfortunately, due to the nature of design tasks, especially in-house B2B design, it’s often viewed as a supportive function rather than core.

User Testing

TechEmpower - Product Management

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need?

Reporting Tools

Arkenea

AUGUST 10, 2025

The pandemic accelerated adoption, but sustainable growth patterns indicate this technology addresses fundamental healthcare delivery challenges that extend far beyond crisis response. The technology encompasses three core components: data capture, secure transmission, and clinical review systems.

Reporting Tools

Arkenea

MAY 8, 2025

For US companies, Mexico represents a prominent nearshore option due to its shared border, similar time zones, and USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) trade benefits. There’s growing English proficiency among technology professionals in Mexican tech hubs, reducing potential language barriers.

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