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The Best Bang For Your Discovery Buck – Customer Advisory Boards

Product Management University

Customer Advisory Boards (CABs) are still the best bang for the buck when it comes to “customer discovery,” not to be confused with user or product discovery! More on that later. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of facilitating numerous customer advisory boards for my clients. There are two common denominators in every meeting. The discussions between your customers are invaluable because of the rich context you’d never get in one-on-one discovery meetings with those same customers.

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Product in Practice: Testing Assumptions Was Tricky But the Convo Team Didn’t Give Up

Product Talk

Identifying and testing assumptions is a critical part of continuous discovery. But what happens when your assumption tests don’t go as planned? Whether you encounter technical difficulties, have a hard time finding customers to connect with, or run up against any other number of problems, it can be tempting to give up. Whether you encounter technical difficulties, have a hard time finding customers to connect with, or run up against any other problems, it can be tempting to give up when assumpt

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Cracking the code to excellent product team management

Mind the Product

This article delves into the fundamental principles required to establish a culture of excellence within a product team. Read more » The post Cracking the code to excellent product team management appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Unleashing Antifragility: Lessons from “Silicon Valley” for Product Leaders

The Product Coalition

Let’s discover integrating antifragility into product development through the “Silicon Valley” TV show lens for practical insights.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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10 Interactive Design Examples to Inspire You

Userpilot

Looking for interaction design examples to spark your creativity? In this article, we’ll explore ten exceptional examples spanning various industries and platforms. Each example will showcase the smart ways interaction designers are pushing the boundaries of user interaction and the lessons that can help you deliver engaging user experiences. TL;DR Interaction design is the practice of crafting engaging and intuitive interfaces for digital products and services.

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Trusting the Process is Product Management

Ronke PM

Our products, solutions, and services are imperfect because any endeavor involving human beings is inherently flawed. Embracing Imperfection There is no perfect product; all products have defects. We employ extensive testing to uncover errors and flaws that need repair or improvement. Failure does not indicate our cross-functional teams' ineffectiveness, inadequacy, or ineptness.

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Personal experience: test task to search for a junior product manager vacancy

Mind the Product

In this article, Hermann Antonov, Head of Product at CSI, shares his approach to creating an effective test case for hiring Junior Product Managers, offering insights on the desired candidate qualities, search outcomes, and feedback from candidates. Read more » The post Personal experience: test task to search for a junior product manager vacancy appeared first on Mind the Product.

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Business Analysts Can Use Generative AI to Analyze Code

The Product Coalition

Code analysis is a crucial part of requirements elicitation, especially for projects involving the redesign of a digital product.

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10 UX Best Practices to Enhance User Experience

Userpilot

Following UX best practices is essential to make the product experience more intuitive and efficient. But which strategies are worth following to improve product engagement ? For this, we’ll explore the principles of UX design and go through the best practices that align with them. TL;DR UX design —short for User Experience Design—focuses on creating products that offer meaningful and relevant experiences to users.

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How AI Can Help You Build Better Products: 10 Tools To Save You Time

AI is everywhere: from self-driving cars to text generation, to creating images and music. So, how can product managers use AI to save time and build better products? AI can help with research, feedback management, user engagement, and roadmapping. With AI, product managers can work faster and smarter. In this guide, we’ll show how product managers can use AI to build better products.

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Are Variables Worth the Hustle?

UX Planet

Are Variables Worth the Hustle? Exploring the Impact of using Figma’s Variables and Conditionals in Prototypes If you are a designer using Figma then you are probably familiar with building prototypes to help take your static designs into realistic versions of your product. Prior to the launch of variables and conditionals, Figma’s prototyping tools allowed for basic clickthroughs, micro-interaction animations and screen transitions.

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Customization vs Personalization: What’s the Difference?

AB Tasty

How do you grab a customer’s attention when our world has us on digital information overload? Capturing attention and standing out in a market saturated with so many options is a challenge now more than ever. To overcome the digital noise, many businesses are aiming to enhance the customer experience with two approaches: customization vs personalization.

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The illusion of quick fixes in organisational change – Steve Hearsum (Consultant, Author)

Mind the Product

Can organisational change truly rely on quick fixes, or are we missing the bigger picture? Join our engaging discussion with Steve Hearsum, Author of “No Silver Bullet: Bursting the Bubble of the Organizational Quick Fix.” Steve shares his journey into the field and reveals the flawed belief in miracle solutions for complex challenges. We tackle Read more » The post The illusion of quick fixes in organisational change – Steve Hearsum (Consultant, Author) appeared first on

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“You Will Get A Job In Your Field”: Opportunities Are Here at Hire BVI

The Product Coalition

At the Multipurpose Sports Complex there were job seekers, students, and professionals gathered for the 5th Annual Hire BVI Career Expo.

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Don’t Get Left Behind: Leveraging Modern Product Management Across the Organization

Speaker: Kat Conner

The challenge of delivering the right product at the right time while aligning with strategic objectives is more pressing than ever. Product management is evolving and gaining greater recognition as the means to creating this connection. Join our upcoming webinar and learn how to streamline your product development processes, infuse product thinking across the organization, and bridge the gap between vision and delivery.

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How to Identify User Problems in UX Design [+ Best Tools and Methods]

Userpilot

Understanding and addressing user problems is a fundamental aspect of effective UX design. By proactively seeking out and resolving these issues, designers can create more intuitive, enjoyable, and effective user experiences. That also helps with customer retention. In this blog, we’ll discuss a few techniques and tools to identify user problems. Let’s get right to it.

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Recap of TPG Live – Exploring KPIs, Empathy, and Product Management Evangelism

The Product Guy

In our recent TPG Live session, we were thrilled to engage with a dynamic community of product enthusiasts from around the world. This time, we delved into some of the most pivotal aspects of product management with our esteemed guests, Subash Raj, Founding Product Manager at Thinkverse, and Fahad Hafeez, Principal Product Manager at N-able. The conversation was rich and varied, covering essential topics like our favorite KPIs, the critical role of empathy in product management, and effective st

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How to use Perplexity in your PM work

Lenny Rachitsky

👋 Hey, Lenny here! Welcome to this month’s ✨ free edition ✨ of Lenny’s Newsletter. Each week I tackle reader questions about building product, driving growth, and accelerating your career. If you’re not a subscriber, here’s what you missed this month: On saying no The art of the pivot, part 1: The definitive list of successful pivots The art of the pivot, part 2: How, why, and when to pivot In defense of feature team PMs Subscribe to get access to th

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SUNDAY REWIND: Product leadership at News UK by Jo Wickremasinghe

Mind the Product

This week’s Sunday Rewind is a 2018 ProductTank London talk from Jo Wickremasinghe, then Director of Product at News UK, which looks at the challenges she faced in building a product function at the organisation. Read more » The post SUNDAY REWIND: Product leadership at News UK by Jo Wickremasinghe appeared first on Mind the Product.

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10 Rules for Managing Apache Cassandra

It’s no surprise that Apache Cassandra has emerged as a popular choice for organizations of all sizes seeking a powerful solution to manage their data at a scale—but with great power comes great responsibility. Due to the inherent complexity of distributed databases, this white paper will uncover the 10 rules you’ll want to know when managing Apache Cassandra.

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The Challenges of Navigating Complex Product Roadmaps in Manufacturing

Gocious Blog

In modern manufacturing, swiftly adapting to market demands, technological advancements, and regulatory changes is vital to success. Creating and following Agile methodologies and strategies helps manufacturers enhance flexibility and responsiveness in their products. However, implementing Agile at scale often presents unique challenges, particularly when navigating complex product roadmaps.

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Feedback: The Foundation of the Designer Communication Toolset

UX Studio: Product Management

If you are interested in DIY woodworking projects, you might have heard of professional Japanese tools like the Ryoba saw. It is a seemingly uncomplicated wood crafting tool that feels almost primitive in the best possible way. This simplicity, however, is just the facade, giving you the confidence of being a master woodworker the first time you pick it up.

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Open and Flexible: Unlock More Value With Amplitude

Amplitude

Discover how Amplitude's new integrations make it easier for customers to unify customer data, activate experiences across more channels, and maximize ROI.

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8 professions of the future in design

UX Planet

Photo by Drew Dizzy Graham on Unsplash With the development of technology and society’s changing needs, the design profession will undergo certain transformations. I am sure that in the coming years, we will witness the emergence of new specialisations in design that combine creativity with the latest technologies. Let’s examine 8 professions that may emerge in the design field.

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Leading the Development of Profitable and Sustainable Products

Speaker: Jason Tanner

While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.

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Lessons from a two-time unicorn builder, 50-time startup advisor, and 20-time company board member | Uri Levine (co-founder of Waze)

Lenny Rachitsky

Brought to you by: • Vanta —Automate compliance. Simplify security • Mercury —The powerful and intuitive way for ambitious companies to bank • LinkedIn Ads —Reach professionals and drive results for your business — Uri Levine is the co-founder of Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, acquired by Google for over $1 billion.

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Product Development Tools: Gocious vs. Monday vs. Aha! vs. Jira

Gocious Blog

Powerful software tools such as product roadmap management software are essential for successful product manufacturing. How else can you manage communication and resources, connect remote teams, and complete projects on time without them? While some business tools appear to be a catch-all solution for everything in your business, selecting the right tools for your needs is important.

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493: Perfecting Product Culture and Teams: Seventh Knowledge Area of Product Mastery – with Chad McAllister, PhD

Product Innovation Educators

How product managers can master product culture and teams Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I dive into the seventh knowledge area of product mastery: culture and teams. We explore the importance of fostering an innovation culture, understanding team dynamics, and navigating product teams’ common challenges. Key takeaways include: The impact of organizational culture and climate on product success Factors that contribute to a thriving innovation culture Characteristics of high-perform

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Why User Experience Matters for Startups

Amplitude

Discover why a product development process that prioritizes user experience saves resources, reduces risks, and helps your startup build the right product.

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Harnessing Mobile-Led Growth: The Case for Mobile App Performance

In an increasingly mobile-first world, successful mobile apps have become a key driver for business growth. However, many companies still struggle to find success in the highly competitive mobile market. While many factors determine the success of a mobile app, one of the most important and often overlooked is app performance and its effect on the user experience.