Watching the World Cup I couldn’t help but think about product management. I know, I know. Instead of relaxing and enjoying a good ol’ fashioned American win(!) I kept relating the game to work. I just thought about how the coach Jill Ellis was an excellent product manager. Throughout the World Cup, the USA team…
5 Product Management Blogs that’ll Remind You to Never Stop Learning
I’m constantly reading and learning on how to become the most effective product manager possible. The reason I love this position is because there is never enough. You never know enough, you’re never good enough, there’s always more to learn because technology and globalization are constantly expanding at a rapid pace. How to Succeed as…
5 Reasons Every Company Should Hire A Product Manager
Many CEOs do not believe in product management. A standard refrain is: “Our company is small so we do not need that” or “We want our workers to work all day, not just when their specific product needs attention” you might even hear that “product management is a hack”. What they do not understand is…
Video: 7 Mistakes Product Managers Make that Cause Customers to Churn
When users complain about software supplied as a service, purchasers of that service can drop a vendor faster than the time it takes to say ‘log off’. Product managers often make one or several of the following mistakes that lead to end-user frustration and relationship rupture. Here are 7 mistakes to avoid that product managers…
This Week’s Top Product Management Articles
Successful product management can be the difference between a strong product and a weak one. Product Management is about working as part of a successful team, using the resources around you and ultimately, exceeding customer and market expectations. Check out the best articles from the past week and learn how you can use product management…
Great Infographic: Hot Topics in Product Development and Innovation
Staying ahead of the curve when developing products has many different motivating factors. APQC conducted a survey to find out what product development and innovation topics were most important to organizations. This infographic by APQC outlines the results of that survey and found two overarching trends. 63% of respondents said that their top priority for…
Must-Read Product Management Tips of the Week
The difference between a good product manager and a great one is knowledge, and the desire to know more. Read the following few blogs in order to gain more insight on the art of product management. Lean Product Management Don’t let the headline fool you. If you’re looking for a simple, easy to understand…