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User Experience is More than Just the UI
There has been a lot of ink spilt on UI/UX but remember that development's experience is often quite different than end customers. Design for the lowest spec possible, and make it acceptable
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The 'Miss'
Finance often has blinders on forecast accuracy, and needs to gain perspective before berating product management for trivial variances
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Product Management Interview Tips
Looking for a product management role? Whether you are breaking in, or a seasoned vet, these tips will help you land the job. Tips and advice, as well as what the interviewer sees
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How to Build a Product Management Bench
You: a new product leader. Your first task is to build a pipeline of talent to ensure that you have enough strong product managers as your business grows.
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Product Management Rockstars
It seems everybody wants to hire rock stars, and that leads to a dearth of qualified product managers on the bench. We should look to build internal talent
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Product Management vs. Product Marketing
In the olden days, there was less distinction between product management and product marketing. Today, it is important to staff both adequately for success
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The Dreaded "Zombie" Product
As time goes on, products go from long in the tooth, to the walking dead. Identify, cull, and curate to prevent these zombies from killing your velocity
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Product Management as Garbage Collector
Product Management often is the dumping ground of orphaned tasks, and responsibilities. Learn when and how to push back
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The Product Manager as CEO of the Product
The Product Manager as the CEO of the product? Hogwash. That myth is dispelled in this post, and good riddance!
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What if Other Groups Set Pricing?
Pricing is crucial, and this is a look at the repercussions of other groups being in charge of pricing. Don't let that happen!
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Existential Blues
As the organization matures, it is natural to decide what it wants to be, and what you will say "no" to. Part of growing up, and an important stage in the lifecycle.
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Dinner with the Boss
You've been invited to dinner with the boss (or higher), and you aren't sure how to behave. Relax, read this post, and nail that event with aplomb!