Resilience in change
Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Change happens. Change is one of the inevitable aspects of business and life. Some find it difficult to deal with change, and their attitude toward it limits their growth.
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10 Great Questions Product Managers Should ask Customers
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 18, 2017
You can get a lot of helpful insight from the perspective of a customer, just simply by asking the right questions. Customers are usually quite willing to provide you with their feedback, especially if they’ve had a particularly positive or negative experience. You can learn quickly about what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong, in your customer’s eyes.
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Help Salespeople Tell the Story of Your Product
280 Group
OCTOBER 17, 2017
In this video Brian Lawley, CEO and Founder of 280 Group, will talk with Tom Evans, a Senior Product Management Consultant and Trainer. Today Tom will explain how as a Product Manager, you can really help Salespeople tell the story of your product. Watch The Video One of the challenges Tom sees when Salespeople try to learn about the products or learn to tell the story about the products, is that there’s too much focus on the features of the.
How Home Depot Product Managers Are Fighting Back Against Amazon
The Accidental Product Manager
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Home Depot product managers are not giving up in the fight against Amazon Image Credit: Mike Mozart. If you are a product manager working in the field of retail goods, there is one word that should strike fear in your heart: Amazon. Retailers like Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, and Kohl’s have all been reporting decreased sales and the culprit is Amazon.
Platform Product Management Beyond Features: Introducing B-MAP for Platform Ecosystem Success
Traditional PM struggles with the complexities of platform ecosystems. B-MAP framework tackles this challenge. B-MAP goes beyond features, focusing on building, managing, adapting, and partnering to foster a thriving platform ecosystem.
Product Management Tasks – A Guide through Responsibilities of your Job
Tim Herbig
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Not every company provides enough clarity about the product management tasks which are expected from their employees. That’s why this extensive guide will walk you through the general expectations on that role and which specific domains you need to master to become a successful Product Manager.… Continue Reading. The post Product Management Tasks – A Guide through Responsibilities of your Job appeared first on Tim Herbig.
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Learning Product Management Skills vs. Training: The Big Difference!
Product Management University
OCTOBER 17, 2017
There’s a significant difference between learning product management skills and going through a product management training course. Learning is where things get far more interesting. From the time I was a teenager, I aspired to be a decent golfer – just good enough to beat my friends at the time and not embarrass myself later on in life when playing with colleagues or clients.
Maximizing Your LinkedIn for a Successful Product Management Career
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 19, 2017
In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Paul Hurwitz, lead a conversation around “Maximizing LinkedIn for Product Managers”. We are always looking for more product mentors from all around the world. Signup to be a Mentor Today! View the live stream…. About The Product Mentor. The Product Mentor is a program designed to pair Product Mentors and Mentees from around the World, across all industries, from start-up to enterprise, guided by the fundamental goals…
How Do You Test Automated Data Entry for Mobile Web Apps? A Tip We Gave to Our Customer
Amir Rozenberg
OCTOBER 19, 2017
These days, many brands are finding new ways of streamlining the user experience in order to drive higher adoption rates, increased security, and user satisfaction. Onboard sensors offer a great alternative to tedious manual data entry; in many cases, this not only enhances and simplifies the user experience, but also can allow for the creation of new and compelling flows.
Career Paths in Product Management – Building Products vs. Building People
Tim Herbig
OCTOBER 17, 2017
At one point in time, every PM will arrive at the point at which she has finally gained enough professional experience at her current or past job to climb the corporate ladder. Promotions become a thing. And thereby it’s not about leveling from which level, but about the act of leveling itself. While this may … Continue reading "Career Paths in Product Management – Building Products vs.
How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra
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Learning Product Management Skills vs. Training: Big Difference!
Product Management University
OCTOBER 17, 2017
There’s a significant difference between learning product management skills and going through a product management training course. Learning is where things get far more interesting. From the time I was a teenager, I aspired to be a decent golfer – just good enough to beat my friends at the time and not embarrass myself later on in life when playing with colleagues or clients.
Offshore Development: Pluses and Minuses for Product Managers
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 16, 2017
US-based technology companies are working at a fever pitch to recruit the best talent available. I live in Seattle where many Silicon Valley-based firms, including Google and Facebook, have opened offices to tap into the wealth of local talent that companies like Microsoft and Amazon enjoy here. Another growing trend is to hire offshore talent to fill those critical engineering roles which cannot be filled quickly enough here and, perhaps more importantly, is significantly cheaper.
The Importance of Scrum Ceremonies
Clever PM
OCTOBER 19, 2017
I recently had a really great conversation with a fellow co-worker about how and why companies struggle with the adoption of agile methodologies like Scrum. It just so happened that he had come from a very large company where someone had undertaken something unheard of — they attempted to objectively measure the effect that Scrum […].
Product Management Tasks – A Guide through Responsibilities of your Job
Tim Herbig
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Not every company provides enough clarity about the product management tasks which are expected from their employees. That’s why this extensive guide will walk you through the general expectations on that role and which specific domains you need to master to become a successful Product Manager.… Continue Reading. The post Product Management Tasks – A Guide through Responsibilities of your Job appeared first on Tim Herbig.
Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI
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Product Managers and Designers — Evolving Towards a Better Future
The Product Guy
OCTOBER 17, 2017
From The Best Product Person of 2016, Chris Butler, …. Looking Forward. More to Come. The Best Product Person (TBPP) is the leading international award honoring excellence in Product Management. Established in 2010, TBPP is awarded annually in association with The Product Guy and The Product Group. Take a moment and congratulate The Best Product Person of 2016: Chris Butler. ( tweet ).
Sharon Kean – Apps & Flat Packs
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Summary: If you want to change legacy systems or industries, focus on bringing people with you. This helps you find solutions which genuinely solve problems rather than imposing your perspective on others. Bloom & Wild are trying to make flower delivery easy and fun – No longer do you need to worry about whether someone is in, if they’re at their desk or even what a nice bouquet looks like.
Product Management 101 — Crash Course in Product Management (Introduction)
The Product Coalition
OCTOBER 19, 2017
If you are visiting this page, there are chances you might be seeking an answer to one of the following questions – Having completed my formal education, how do I start my career in Product Management? Coming from a non-related industry, how do I break into Product Management? Being a Tech developer, how do I transition into a Product Manager role? I’m an entrepreneur; however, I lack any relevant experience to manage/scale my product.
Feedback Is The Key To Success In Product Development
Sequent Learning
OCTOBER 17, 2017
The post Feedback Is The Key To Success In Product Development appeared first on Sequent Learning Networks.
Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options
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Barriers to a successful retrospective with a distributed team
Miro
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Barriers to a successful retrospective witha distributed team A retrospective is an essential activity for the team to effectively learn and improve. Handle a distributed team? Rely on collaboration tools and make sure communication between sites is clear and timely. However, there are might be a number of complexities getting in the way of a […].
Sharon Keane – Apps & Flat Packs
Mind the Product
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Summary: If you want to change legacy systems or industries, focus on bringing people with you. This helps you find solutions which genuinely solve problems rather than imposing your perspective on others. Bloom & Wild are trying to make flower delivery easy and fun – No longer do you need to worry about whether someone is in, if they’re at their desk or even what a nice bouquet looks like.
Product-market fit – and other innovation insights for product managers Oct 20, 2017
Product Innovation Educators
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Each week I scour articles, wading through the dogs, and bringing you the best insights to help product managers and innovators be heroes. 6 steps to product-market fit. (1) Determining your target customer, (2) Identifying underserved customer needs, (3) Defining your value proposition, (4) Specifying your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) feature set, (5) Creating your MVP prototype, and (6) Testing your MVP with customers.
How Do You Test Automated Data Entry for Mobile Web Apps? A Tip We Gave to Our Customer
Amir Rozenberg
OCTOBER 19, 2017
These days, many brands are finding new ways of streamlining the user experience in order to drive higher adoption rates, increased security, and user satisfaction. Onboard sensors offer a great alternative to tedious manual data entry; in many cases, this not only enhances and simplifies the user experience, but also can allow for the creation of new and compelling flows.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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Shift-M Podcast Posted About Hiring
Johanna Rothman
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Yegor Bugayenko asked me to be a guest on his podcast to talk about Hiring Geeks That Fit. I gladly accepted and the podcast is now up: Shift-M/10. We spoke about many issues in hiring: Laundry list/shopping list problem in job descriptions. Starting with a “test” or a phone screen (I need to write a post about starting with auditions/tests first.).
The Customer Journey Through the Eyes of a Field Services Organization
TSIA
OCTOBER 19, 2017
The operating models of equipment manufacturers are in the midst of a huge transformation. The industry is rapidly moving from a pure product focus to a customer outcome-based focus. With this change, every equipment manufacturer will be faced with the hard truth that their customers are also changing the way they purchase. New customer expectations, new models, and new capabilities will put tremendous pressure on today’s field services organization to adapt, be relevant, and continue to d
Can chatbots engage distracted consumers in healthcare?
DISQO
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Everyone knows that trying to squeeze a doctor’s visit into a lunch break can be a nightmare. Even if you’ve filled out your health and insurance information through a booking website, you know that – inexplicably – you’ll have to do it again in-person at the doctor’s office. Tack on the checkout and payment process, and it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be missing a post-lunch meeting.
The 14 Top Success Patterns of Digital Business Models
CONTACT Software
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Let’s get digital – The Internet of Things (IoT) has an outstanding influence on the relationship between companies and their customers. Companies now face the challenge of placing attractive digital offerings so as not to fall behind. The white paper identifies the central mechanisms of digital offerings and identifies the 14 most important patterns and blueprints for IoT-driven business models.
The Data Metaverse: Unpacking the Roles, Use Cases, and Tech Trends in Data and AI
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Sr. Staff Product Manager of Data & AI at BILL (Previously PM Lead at Twitter/X)
Embark on a transformation journey into the heart of the data ecosystem! This webinar is your gateway to a deeper comprehension of the foundations that drive the data industry and will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape. Delve into the diverse use cases where data analytics plays a pivotal role. We’ll explore how these applications are transforming with the introduction of Gen AI, and discuss the anticipated use cases for 2024 and beyond.
The Compass to Validate Correctly in Actual Lean Startup
I Wonder The Value
OCTOBER 16, 2017
In August, I organized Lean Startup session with one of my mentors, Guita Gopalan. What the audiences were excited about is how to get feedback from customers, simply and quickly. But, when you apply Lean Startup in real product development, there are a lot of following questions to make the method to reality. The first key question you must answer is; When we can say “we already validated our product/feature”?
What Makes TSIA Strategic Services Different from Consulting?
TSIA
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Often, TSIA members will ask us what the difference is between a traditional consulting engagement and TSIA Strategic Services. While we are always excited to share the many benefits of TSIA Strategic Services, the best way to fully understand the difference is to ask someone who’s experienced both and offer their unbiased perspective. I had the pleasure of speaking with Byron McDuffee, VP of Global Strategy for CDK Global , who recently wrapped up an advisory engagement with us.
Can chatbots engage distracted consumers in healthcare?
DISQO
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Everyone knows that trying to squeeze a doctor’s visit into a lunch break can be a nightmare. Even if you’ve filled out your health and insurance information through a booking website, you know that – inexplicably – you’ll have to do it again in-person at the doctor’s office. Tack on the checkout and payment process, and it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be missing a post-lunch meeting.
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