Syed Mazahir Gardezi

Individual Contributors vs Traditional Product Managers ⚖ For the past 3 years in the UAE, traditional Product Manager job postings have risen by 20%, whereas Individual Contributor Product roles have risen by 50%. Sources: LinkedIn, Bayt.com and Indeed. So, what's the difference? ⚖ Traditional PMs typically manage cross-functional team(s), focused on strategy, roadmap planning and leadership tasks. They own the product, or portion of the platform, end-to-end from ideation to market. ⚖ Individual Contributor PMs perform specific tasks or functions within the product organisation, without the authority to manage other employees. They're considered "specialists", e.g. focusing on UX/UI design, data analysis, or technical architecture within the product function, to execute specific tasks related to the product's success. ⚖ It's critical to consider both role profiles when deciding on your next move. Do you thrive as a leader, with a desire for impact and direct ownership? Or is working in tandem with other teams, but having less managerial responsibilities and owning your craft important to you? ⚖ In the evergreen field of product management, there's space and a direct need for both. In my opinion, Individual Contributor PMs could become more crucial to AI-lead organisations, where ML engineering and Data Science teams need a counterpart to execute on the vision. On the flip side, in product-led landscapes, there's a crucial need for an owner, to provide leadership, accountability and to steer teams when executing on the vision and strategy. What's your thoughts on both roles and where do you see them carried out effectively in your organisations? ⚖ #ProductManagement #CareerAdvice #IndividualContributor

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Product Roadmap in simple words: 👉 List of problems 👉 Sequence of those problems 👉 Timeline of solutions to those problems 3 stages in building and maintaining a roadmap: 1️⃣ Ideation 2️⃣ Prioritisation 3️⃣ Alignment Want to know more ? Here is an article I wrote - https://lnkd.in/g78SG2xV #productmanagement #productmanager #aspiringproductmanager #productowner #productroadmap #roadmap ~~ If you found this post helpful, repost ♻️ this and follow me 👉 Nitish Rana for daily content at 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 & 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧. You should also subscribe to my Newsletter 👉 The Product Leap if you are deciding to move into product role or have just moved.

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Product Roadmap in simple words: 👉 List of problems 👉 Sequence of those problems 👉 Timeline of solutions to those problems 3 stages in building and maintaining a roadmap: 1️⃣ Ideation 2️⃣ Prioritisation 3️⃣ Alignment Want to know more ? Here is an article I wrote - https://lnkd.in/g78SG2xV #productmanagement #productmanager #aspiringproductmanager #productowner #productroadmap #roadmap ~~ If you found this post helpful, repost ♻️ this and follow me 👉 Nitish Rana for daily content at 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 & 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧. You should also subscribe to my Newsletter 👉 The Product Leap if you are deciding to move into product role or have just moved.

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Wrangling the Stakeholders: A Guide to Product Alignment. Achieving stakeholder alignment is a critical yet often challenging aspect of #product #management. This post outlines a practical, step-by-step approach to ensure all key #stakeholders (executives, sales, engineering) are on the same page regarding product goals and roadmap. By following these steps and leveraging industry insights, product managers can foster a collaborative environment that drives product success. <> Step 1: Know Your Herd Identify your key stakeholders (executives, sales, engineering) and understand their priorities. What are their metrics of success? What are their concerns? <> Step 2: The Big Why Define a clear product #vision. Why does this product exist? What problem are we solving? Frame the vision in a way that resonates with each stakeholder group. (e.g., Connect the product vision to increased revenue for sales) <> Step 3: Speak Their Language ️ Don't just throw jargon at the wall. Tailor your communication to each stakeholder group. Use data and metrics that matter to them. <> Step 4: Embrace the Feedback Loop Schedule regular meetings to discuss goals, progress, and challenges. Encourage open communication and address concerns early on. <> Step 5: Celebrate the Wins (Big & Small)! Recognize and celebrate achievements, big or small, to keep everyone engaged. Sharing success stories builds trust and reinforces the product vision. Bonus Tip: #Document everything! A clear roadmap and communication plan can be your best friend when navigating stakeholder alignment. And pls Note: Building alignment is an ongoing process. Be patient, keep communicating, and adapt your approach as needed. #IndustryKnowledge This approach isn't just theory. Studies show that strong stakeholder alignment leads to better product outcomes. A Harvard Business Review article highlights the importance of building trust and transparency with stakeholders. Feeling overwhelmed? #Connect with other product managers in #LinkedIngroups for support and share your experiences! Let's create products that everyone can be proud of, one aligned stakeholder at a time!🥴🤣👍💪🏾 #productmanager #educator #insights #linkedin #Productprocess #

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6 Documents Every Product Manager Creates As a product manager, creating and managing key documents is essential for guiding product development and ensuring team alignment. Here are six crucial documents that every product manager should create: 1. Product Vision Statement: This document outlines the long-term vision and goals for the product. It helps align the team and stakeholders on what you aim to achieve and why the product exists. 2. Product Roadmap: A visual summary that maps out the product's development path over time. It includes major milestones, features, and timelines, providing a clear plan for the future. 3. Market Research Report: A detailed analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. This report helps in making informed decisions and identifying opportunities for the product. 4. User Personas: Profiles that represent your target customers, including their demographics, behaviours, and pain points. These personas guide product decisions and ensure that the team stays focused on the user's needs. 5. Feature Specifications: Detailed descriptions of each feature, including functionality, design requirements, and user stories. This document ensures that the development team understands what needs to be built and how it should work. 6. Launch Plan: A comprehensive plan for bringing the product to market. It includes marketing strategies, sales tactics, and timelines to ensure a successful product launch. Creating and maintaining these documents helps streamline the product development process and keeps everyone on the same page. What documents do you find most helpful in your role? Let’s discuss in the comments below. PS: Staying organized and clear in your documentation can make a world of difference in product management. #productmanagement #productdocument  #managementtips #productdevelopment #professionalgrowth

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While Scrum offers valuable guidelines, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. The standard Scrum ceremonies are becoming monotonous or losing their effectiveness. The key is not to rigidly adhere to the ceremony's standard form but to ensure that the intended outcomes—such as team alignment and problem resolution—are achieved. Thinking outside the Scrum box by combining Scrum with elements of Lean, Design Thinking, or Kanban can address specific challenges and enhance overall effectiveness While Scrum provides a robust framework, its real value emerges when teams use it as a foundation rather than a constraint. By thinking outside the Scrum box, teams can innovate, adapt, and ultimately achieve more effective and tailored solutions to their product challenges. #Sprint #AgileScrum

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Here's a question being raised by many product managers of how to create the KPI's for the design team!! 🤔 🙆🏽 Well I worked closely with the design team in my product management role and these are the KPI's which I observed to measure performance effectively:💁🏽 1) Alignment with Business Goals: ✅ - Understand the business objectives and how the design team's work contributes to them. 2)User-Centric Metrics:✅ - Measure how effectively the team's designs meet user needs and expectations.such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), user engagement, or usability testing results. 3.) Project Delivery Efficiency:✅ - Track metrics related to project delivery time, such as time to market, design iteration speed, and adherence to deadlines. 4.) Quality of Design Output:✅ - Measure the quality of design outputs through peer reviews, stakeholder feedback, and design critique sessions. 5.) Cross-Functional Collaboration:✅ - Evaluate the design team's ability to collaborate with other departments, such as development, marketing, and product management. 6.) Professional Development and Growth:✅ - Monitor individual and team skill development through training participation, certifications earned, and skill assessments. 7.) Feedback and Iteration:✅ - Use KPIs related to feedback response time, implementation of feedback, and the effectiveness of design iterations. I hope this may help you in defining the design team KPI's :) Thanks Haseeb Munir 😄 (Follow for more relatable information) 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 #Designteam #KPI #ProductMamagement #CustomerExperience

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5 mistakes nooby product managers make😐: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 As a PM, you need to be on top of all projects you are driving. If you see something getting delayed, Start making noise well in advance. Don’t make key stakeholders feel like they have to chase you for updates. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 You are a great at suggesting and brainstorming ideas with your manager but 99.9% of those ideas never see the light of day because you don’t have a system for taking action or you spend the majority of your time working on low-leverage tasks (fixing bugs.) 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 There’s a reason why the company uses Jira rather than the fancy project management tool you have in mind. Understand the company's process before trying to improve it. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 Thinking you can learn everything on your own is a waste of time. Ask questions, find allies. 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Confusing “having communicated something” and “having aligned on something.” Bonus: 𝗡𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗠 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Barely reading any blogs/newsletters/books on product management, strategy or business. Rarely makes any effort to implement what you read about. What other mistakes can You share?

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Stronger your documentation, easier it is to maintain and understand your product

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𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 In the last 3 months, aspiring Product Managers who reached me out for consultation have asked interesting questions. The second most popular question (first being how to transition into PM) was the career path for Product Managers. While designations tend to differ organisation to organisation but I widely categorise accountabilities rather than designations. Here are the categories: 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - Responsible for day-to-day product management activities, owning the product roadmap, and bearing some strategic responsibility 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 (𝘼𝙋𝙈) - Similar to a Business Analyst role, performs analysis and makes recommendations but doesn't have full decision authority of a Product Manager 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - The highest level of individual contributor product manager, responsible for defining product strategy 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 - Owns the strategy and delivery of a full product or large feature, manages the product team, and owns the product roadmap and KPIs 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 / 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - Leads a team of product managers, responsible for product strategy for a specific product or set of products 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - Leads an entire product or product feature, often managing other product managers, develops the product roadmap 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 (𝘾𝙋𝙊) / 𝙑𝙋 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 - Focused on company strategy and how it translates into product strategy, manages the entire product portfolio, responsible for P&L and revenue KPIs 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 - Focuses on product strategy and how it aligns with company goals, manages product managers 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 roles focus on day-to-day product management activities 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 roles define product vision and strategy 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 roles manage teams of product managers 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 roles set company-wide product strategy and manage the overall product portfolio #productmanagement #productmanager #careerpath #career ~~ If you found this post helpful, repost ♻️ this and follow The Product Leap for daily content at 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 & 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧.

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𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 In the last 3 months, aspiring Product Managers who reached me out for consultation have asked interesting questions. The second most popular question (first being how to transition into PM) was the career path for Product Managers. While designations tend to differ organisation to organisation but I widely categorise accountabilities rather than designations. Here are the categories: 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - Responsible for day-to-day product management activities, owning the product roadmap, and bearing some strategic responsibility 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 (𝘼𝙋𝙈) - Similar to a Business Analyst role, performs analysis and makes recommendations but doesn't have full decision authority of a Product Manager 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - The highest level of individual contributor product manager, responsible for defining product strategy 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 - Owns the strategy and delivery of a full product or large feature, manages the product team, and owns the product roadmap and KPIs 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 / 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - Leads a team of product managers, responsible for product strategy for a specific product or set of products 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 - Leads an entire product or product feature, often managing other product managers, develops the product roadmap 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 (𝘾𝙋𝙊) / 𝙑𝙋 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 - Focused on company strategy and how it translates into product strategy, manages the entire product portfolio, responsible for P&L and revenue KPIs 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 - Focuses on product strategy and how it aligns with company goals, manages product managers 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 roles focus on day-to-day product management activities 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 roles define product vision and strategy 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 roles manage teams of product managers 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 roles set company-wide product strategy and manage the overall product portfolio #productmanagement #productmanager #careerpath #career ~~ If you found this post helpful, repost ♻️ this and follow 👉 The Product Leap for daily content at 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 & 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧.

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Many people still hold the misconception that product management is just about delivering products or following various project management methodologies. But in reality, it's so much more than that! Product management is a dynamic and multifaceted field. A significant aspect of being a product manager is engaging in product discovery. This means diving deep into customer development, running A/B tests, collaborating on product design, and constantly seeking feedback. It’s about understanding your customers’ needs and finding innovative ways to meet them. But that’s not all. As a PM, you're also responsible for setting the right vision and strategy for your product. This involves defining clear metrics to track success and figuring out the initiatives and roadmaps that will guide you to your ultimate goals. It’s a challenging journey that requires a lot of thought and planning, but it's incredibly rewarding. In essence, product management goes way beyond just delivering a product. It’s an exciting adventure full of uncertainty, where you get to use your skills to navigate through challenges and achieve what you set out to accomplish. It’s about creating something meaningful and impactful, and that’s what makes it so beautiful. So next time you think about product management, remember that it’s not just about getting things done – it’s about the journey, the discovery, and the impact you can make. Cheers!

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Payment System: Design We will break down the user purchase flow into two distinct sections: (a) what happens when a user checks out and (b) the events triggered when the user clicks the "Buy Now" button after filling out all the required details. We will utilize the purchase page provided by the merchant or payment service provider. The back-end systems consist of multiple microservices working together to facilitate this process. Step 1: The back-end system will call the API of PayPal/Stripe to register the payment session with a unique checkout ID. Every time a user checks out items or makes a purchase, a unique checkout ID related to that transaction needs to be generated. Step 2: Once the checkout ID is sent to the payment services, they will respond with a unique token. Step 3: You should store this token along with the token ID in your database. The database should map the checkout ID to the token number so that whenever you want to check the purchase status of any item, you can use the checkout ID to retrieve the corresponding token, which can then be used to call PayPal/Stripe for the purchase status. Step 4: Now, render the purchase page with the token. At this stage, the purchase page is ready, and the user can proceed to make the payment. Once the purchase page is in front of the user, and they fill out all the details and click the "Buy Now" button, the following occurs: POST Request: The client makes a POST request with the purchase information and token to the back-end. Purchase information may include user ID, item ID, amount, etc. Store Purchase Status: The first action the back-end system takes upon receiving the request is to store the purchase information and token. Once the record is stored, the system calls the appropriate API endpoint of PayPal/Stripe, passing similar purchase information, the token, and a redirect URL (where the user will be directed after a successful payment, such as a dashboard). Payment Response: In an ideal scenario, if the payment is successful, you will receive a response confirming that the user's credit card has been charged. The back-end will then update the purchase status to "Successful" in the database. Redirect to Success Page: The user is directed to the payment success page. Webhooks Endpoint: For those registered with PayPal and Stripe, if the back-end sends a request to PayPal/Stripe and the payment does not succeed, PayPal will not block your request but will instead send a response indicating that the payment is being processed. PayPal will send a POST request to the webhooks endpoint, and based on the logic defined there, the status in the database will be updated from "Pending" to "Successful.

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We all face one common challenge as PMs here in the MENA region! I've worked with more than 8 companies, both as a PM and as an advisor. Regardless of the role, we consistently encounter the same fundamental issue: we're not engaging in REAL product management. Instead, what do we find ourselves doing? Operating as a feature factory and managing projects. But why is this the case? Find out in the video! 🙂 ------------------------ 🔔 Hey, this is Shehab Beram, a product leader, PLG, Product Ops, and product discovery advisor, and the founder of VisionX®, the first personal branding studio for product leaders worldwide. I share product management & growth insights every week. #technology #startups #ProductManagement #ProductManager #product

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Tips for Product Managers working in a startup: ✅ Outcomes over output. Your goals should be tied to user/business outcomes, not just product/feature releases. ✅ Talk to users regularly. Surveys and analytical tools may help but should not replace talking to real or prospective users. ✅ Identify your USP and strategy. Then go hard with it. Avoid copy-and-paste. Identify your Unique Selling Point (USP) and how you want to win in the market. ✅ Find super easy ways to test ideas and learn. Testing ideas could look like creating a landing page only, putting your prototype in front of a few users before you build, etc. The goal is to assess traction in a non-scalable way. ✅ Find your power users and build for them. Who is your product for? Hint: you cannot serve everyone. Be very specific about who you are solving for and who your product isn't for. ✅ Speed wins. Build and iterate rapidly. The earlier you can test your product in the market, the earlier you can learn and iterate. ✅ Don't be too set on your 12-month roadmap that you ignore customer feedback. If you are an entry-level PM, I know it's a huge shift from classroom templates and frameworks to building a real product. But there's an opportunity for support. Join the Unstoppable PM community here https://lnkd.in/eVTcYtTV and drop your question. I'll be there to help.

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Product Manager: Mini #CEO of a product. Types of #Productmanagers vary according to different companies, some hire #Productowners and sometimes call them product managers. Nevertheless, an entry role for a product manager boils to an associate product manager. Must have soft skills include: 🔺 Stakeholder #management,  🔻 Effective #Communication   🔺 #Problemsolving skills  🔻 #Timemanagement & prioritization If you find it insightful, I would love to read your thoughts below 👇 #productivity #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #motivation #success #goals #mindset #timemanagement #habits #leadership #MBA #business #career #finance #marketing #consulting #entrepreneurship #management #leadership #MBAstudent #MBAmotivation #MBAgoals #MBAcareer #MBAsuccess #MBAproductivity #MBAmindset #MBALeadership #ThoughtLeadership #Innovation #Startup #Tech #Digitalmarketing #GrowthHacking #ProductManagement #iim #isb #iit #ProductManager #studyabroad #corporate 

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What is Product strategy and how to create one? Product strategy is a plan for achieving product goals and objectives. Now let's create one for yourself by answering below given questions. 1. Start by understand your company: Take a pen and paper and write down company's strengths, weaknesses, and goals. What sets your company apart? What do you aspire to achieve? 2. Define your market: Dive deep into your target market to understand their needs and trends. Who are your customers? What are their needs, desires, and pain points? What are the current market trends and dynamics? 3. Set Clear Objectives: Define specific goals for your product strategy. What do you want your products to achieve? How do you see them fitting into the lives of your customers? 4. Identify Target Segments: Identify the key customer segments you want to serve. Who are the customers most likely to benefit from your products? 5. Innovate: Use design thinking to brainstorm creative product ideas and features. (We will did down on it a bit later) 6. Positioning: Decide how you want your product to be perceived in the market. What is your unique value proposition? How do you differentiate yourself from competitors? 7. Choose Distribution Channels: Determine how you'll bring your product to market. Where do my customers shop? Will I leverage online platforms? 8. Pricing Strategy: Set pricing that reflects your product's value and competitive positioning. What are my costs? What is the perceived value of my product? How elastic is demand for my product? 9. Marketing Plan: Develop a plan to promote your product and create awareness. What are my marketing objectives? What messaging and creative assets will I use? How will I differentiate my brand? 10. Feedback Loop: Listen to customer feedback and continuously improve your product. 11. Measure Success: Monitor KPIs and be ready to adapt based on results and market changes. What steps do you take to take to create your product strategy? #productstrategy #marketing #productdevelopment #longtermsuccess #productmanagement #productmanager

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Product managers are taught to focus on the right vision, roadmap, and strategic planning. However, they rarely emphasize proper communication and ensuring their proposals are not misunderstood. An effective approach is to anticipate possible misinterpretations of a proposal and document them in an FAQ or a relevant section. Communicating effectively across stakeholders is a very important, yet often underrated, skill. Thoughts?

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Day16 #100DaysofProductManagement Product management is by no means an easy occupation. To help develop and build product, product managers must take advantage of documentation. This documentation comes in all shapes and formats and helps teams communicate with one another asynchronously. Product management documentation is any information about a product captured in written form. It can be either internal to a company’s product team or external to the product’s customers.

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