How Product Strategy Will Evolve in 2023
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by Nathan Thomas
1y ago
If 2020 to 2022 was the era of Product-Led Growth (PLG), then 2023 may herald the start of the age of Product-Led Efficiency. It doesn’t have quite the snap to it as PLG (and we aren’t even going to dare to try and coin another three-letter acronym to describe it), but it’s a trend that’s worth paying attention to. Here’s why: The world in 2023 is very different from the one we found ourselves in 2023. The economy is slowing down, while a Product Mindset is more deeply ingrained in more and more companies. Companies that thrive will be those who adapt their strategy rather than relying on now ..read more
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Product School Launches ‘Building vs Buying Analytics’ eBook with Embedded Insight Software
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by Charleen Parkes
1y ago
We recently launched the Building Vs Buying Analytics eBook in partnership with Logi Analytics from Insight Software. Dive in to learn the benefits of strategically deployed tech stack for different team members (i.e. different buyer-personas) within an organization. Companies tend to overlook investing in tech, prioritizing short-term fixes over long-term solutions. Big data has big potential, but you must know how to harness it. Those that do get the buy-in to invest in tech stacks will have a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world.  When looking at the tech stack, build vs buy ..read more
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ChatGPT Replaces Our Content Team for the Day…
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by Nathan Thomas
1y ago
Three Product Management Trends to Look Out for in 2023, According to ChatGPT Twas the night after Christmas, and our content team twas short-staffed. But Product Blog readers were hungry, would the terrible silence last? We had but one recourse before our readers grew mad So we turned to ChatGPT… we hope you’ll be glad! [Poem written by a human, who wishes to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons.] ChatGPT Prompt: Product Management is growing fast. In the context of a market slow down, the influence of Product-Led Growth strategy, and the adoption of artificial intelligence, write a blog pos ..read more
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How to Product Manage Your Product Management Career
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by Adrianna Berring
1y ago
Product Managers, at their core, are problem-solvers. They’re innovators, communicators, critical-thinkers, lifelong learners. They have to be to work at the intersection of so many stakeholders and functions.  And the most critical problem you face as Product Manager (PM) may very well be shaping your own career path. If you’re here, you’ve already asked yourself, “should I work in Product Management?,” and landed on a resounding yes. Maybe you already are a Product Manager (congrats!). Landing your first Product Management job is an exciting and critical step, but what you do once you g ..read more
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Ask Me Anything: Balancing Customer, Business, and Stakeholder Needs
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by Adrianna Berring
1y ago
At Product School #AskMeAnything sessions, you ask your questions and Product Leaders answer. These are the exceptional Product People we had the pleasure of learning from this month: Kaushik Sethuraman, Head of Programs at Meta Kevin Armstrong, Senior Product Manager at Amazon Shannon Vettes, Head of R&D Programs at BlaBlaCar Sathya Krishnamurthy, Technical Product Manager at Whatsapp Cecily Liu, Product Leader at Meta December’s theme was balancing customer, business, and stakeholder needs. We all know customers are important, but it can be challenging to keep them at the forefront wit ..read more
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Retention Through Career Opportunity: How to Hold on to Product Management Talent
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by Adrianna Berring
1y ago
People don’t usually go into Product Management because they want to follow orders and constantly seek approval. Rather, they want to be independent thinkers and problem solvers with room to innovate. Rachael Larsen, VP of Product at Product School A good Product Manager is hard to find, and they’re even harder to replace. These are bright individuals with T-shaped skill sets that are difficult to replicate, with the ability to shape teams, solve conflicts, and innovate forward. They’re the kind of people you want around in a pinch.  But the average turn-over rate for Product Managers is ..read more
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Why Product Management Certifications Matter
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by Roland Smart
1y ago
There’s a bit of a debate in the PM community about the value of Product Management certifications—I interviewed 8 leading PM recruiters (including both internal and external recruiters), and we’re surveying many more as part of our Future of Product Management Report to get an answer. The short answer is, yes certifications matter.  Let me address something right up front—what matters most is a PM’s ability to do the job. Robust training programs can reliably improve a PM’s ability to do the job, and certifications signify that an individual has completed such training. Following this, i ..read more
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Employee Education Stipends — The Ultimate Guide
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by Nathan Thomas
1y ago
Up to 98% of eligible employees may be leaving thousands of dollars worth of free education on the table. While most employees are interested in ongoing education, most are not even aware that their companies offer educational stipends, and just 2% actually put these stipends to use. (Data from Instride). This means that if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re missing out on getting your employer to pay for your professional development. And that’s a big loss! Taking full advantage of the educational budget available to you isn’t only about helping you do better at your ..read more
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Ask Me Anything: Product Strategy Frameworks
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by Adrianna Berring
1y ago
November is coming to a close, and that means it’s time for our monthly AMA roundup! This month we hosted 3 Slack AMA sessions with these lovely Product People: Harsh Gupta, Product Leader at Google Melanie Aley, Product Leader at Google Lawrence Leung, Former Senior Product Manager at Amazon This month we asked about Product Strategy, and they told us their go-to frameworks. Each of them gave a very distinct answer, which goes to show that part of being a great PM is discovering your own style. Bonus: they also touch on topics like breaking into Product, tips for aspiring PMs, tips for earl ..read more
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Minimum Viable Analytics Preserves Your Strategic Advantage of Velocity
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by Ray Mina
1y ago
In 1964, during a Vikings-49ers game, Minnesota DE Jim Marshall scooped up a fumble and sprinted 66 yards for a touchdown. The only problem? Marshall had run in the wrong direction and ended up in his own end zone.  Speed is often discussed as one of the biggest advantages that startups have over larger incumbent competitors. They can turn the ship faster to meet customer needs. But, as Marshall’s wrong-way score showed us, both speed and direction matter. Speed x Direction = Velocity.  Minimum Viable Analytics (MVA) delivers on the promise of velocity for startups. An MVA stack pair ..read more
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