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Join us next Tuesday, April 30th, for a ProductBC after-hours workshop at 5 pm PST as Sean McKay walks through the "Whole Product Thinking" framework. This framework is intended to help structure conversations and align teams around the fundamental concepts needed to deliver human-centered products that are meaningful to users and effective for business. https://lnkd.in/gYx5UmWa #productmanagement, #wholeproductthinking, #productworkshop

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How can you tune search unless you know what users are doing with the results? Check out Eric Pugh of OSC and Stavros Macrakis of OpenSearch Project talking about how OSC are helping build User Behaviour Insights, a way to (ethically) track how users interact with search results - vital for improving search result quality. This is a chance to set an #opensource standard for the whole search industry https://lnkd.in/ewn8ta7k #OpenSearchCon

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Kyle LeBlanc shares the importance of learning how to delegate and allowing room for mistakes as designers transition from individual contributors to managers in their career journey 🔥

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Are you considering a career in product management but unsure of the differences between a Technical PM and a Product PM? 🤔 While both roles involve product development and stakeholder management, the primary differences lie in their focus areas and the specific skill sets required. In this video, Lambros a season Technical Product Manager dives deep into the distinct roles, responsibilities, and skill sets required for each position. Understanding these nuances is crucial for aspiring PMs to make an informed decision about which path aligns best with their strengths and interests. Here's a link to the resources: https://lnkd.in/e3vKM39y #technicalproductmanager #productmanager #productmanagement #careerinsights #careerdevelopment #careertips

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The product leadership job search is completely different from the IC PM search. Colin Lernell (and 3x Sr Dir of Product) and I talked to: • 7 external executive recruiters • 2 internal big tech executive recruiters • 2 VC talent teams • And 10 CPOs and VPs To learn these 5 things that you need to know: 1. Less and less jobs get listed Till the Group PM and Principal PM level, 90%+ of jobs are still listed on job boards. But as you move even higher, those numbers start dropping considerably: • 50-70% of (Sr) Director and Head Of roles • 20-50% of SVP and VP roles • <20% of top exec roles This means that you have to change your strategy entirely. FROM: Reaching out to listed jobs TO: Finding unlisted jobs, and also becoming a magnet for one's you don't 2. There's a huge difference between early product leaders and top execs One of the biggest misconceptions is all levels of the product leadership job search are the same. But it's critical whether you are the top, number 2, number 3, or just nth product leader. 3. The process takes longer While an average principal or Group PM role can get filled in 1 month, more senior roles take a longer time. Companies might even take up to 6 months to hire a top product executive, even with the help of executive search firms and VCs. 4. Retained search firms and VCs drive placement at the top The two channels that drive the most placements for the most senior roles are not applications or internal recruiters. Rather, they're personas most PMs aren't used to: retained search firms and VCs. So, how do you engage with these folks? • Retained search firms: you want to build lifelong relationships with individuals at these firms, helping them before they help you • VCs: you want to keep active relationships with top VC partners in your industry niche and the top VC firms 5. Compensation goes hyperbolic at the top And it's worth going after these gated roles (if you're qualified). Because the compensation goes hyperbolic. It's that equity part, especially. Top executives might have cash comp of 2x Group PMs but equity worth 20x. SUMMARY: 1. Less and less jobs get unlisted 2. There's a huge difference between early product leader and top executive 3. The process takes longer 4. Retained search firms drive placement at the top 5. Compensation goes hyperbolic at the top To go deeper, check out our 20K+ word guide on all the details of how to execute on these learnings: https://lnkd.in/gk2q2T8h

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Hot topics from SAFe Product Owners/Product Managers in our July class... - How do we break down Features and Stories? - Help me with splitting patterns for work? - How do we write acceptance criteria together? - Why don't we pre-write user stories before PI Planning? (link here - https://lnkd.in/dQ6J-5d) Congratulations to everyone who have already passed exams and best of those still studying. Justin Yon Natasha Ager Sudharsan Rajendran Stokes Dallas Anthony M. Mark Nilsson Jon Graeme Hewitt Patricia Melendre Diptungshu Mazumder Ratul Want to learn more? Next SAFe POPM Class is 19/20 August AEST https://lnkd.in/g8JkC7QX Claire Sanders Melissa Hay Adrienne Wilson Nicholene Africa Em Campbell-Pretty Emma Sharrock Scaled Agile, Inc. Rob Howard Belinda Tee #Productowners #SAFe #POPM #Productmanager #notrainwrecks #tribalunity #ScaledAgile #ScaledAgileFramework

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DVA is not associated with this job posting Product Designer (Mid-Level) https://lnkd.in/gdRgCPfK What you will be responsible for: Collaborative Approach. Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and designers to go zero to one on high impact customer facing products and features. Comprehensive Design Creation. Develop user flows, construct prototypes, and produce high-fidelity visuals for designated features. Commitment to Quality. Strive for unmatched quality in our designs and execution, guiding projects from start to finish to ensure they exceed expectations and delight customers. Feedback and Adaptability. Engage in regular feedback cycles with design and engineering teams, demonstrates openness to feedback with a team-first attitude. Data-Driven Design. Utilize a hypothesis-driven approach paired with customer insights and metrics to inform and enhance the design process, focusing on fast, iterative validation. #jobboard #jobs #job #jobsearch #hiring #employment #nowhiring #jobboards #jobseekers #jobshiring #jobalert #wearehiring #work #jobposting #recruitment #jobhunt #design #jobsearching #vajob #temporarywork #staffing #graduates #executiveassistant #hotjobs #graduates #career #wfh #career #hiring #cfbr

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🎙️ Attention Product Leaders! 🎙️ Just dropped a great new episode of the "Product Team Success" podcast featuring the brilliant Stephanie Leue from Ringier AG. Stephanie brings over 23 years of product leadership experience to the table, sharing her invaluable insights on building and rebuilding trust within teams. 🌟 Here's a sneak peek of what we cover: 🔍 Measuring Trust - Stephanie reveals the key metrics she uses to gauge trust, both with customers (NPS, CES) and within her own teams (manager NPS). Learn how tracking the right numbers can guide your trust-building efforts. 🌱 Nurturing Team Bonds - Discover Stephanie's gardening approach to growing trust over time, even when tough decisions need to be made. Her wisdom on staying connected with your people is pure gold. 💰 Financial Savvy for PMs - We discuss the critical importance of business acumen for product managers. Stephanie shares tips on finding that go-to person to help you master the financial side. 🧘‍♀️ Power of Patience - Stephanie's key advice for up-and-coming product leaders? Stay calm and patient, even amidst chaos. Mastering this will become your superpower. 📺 Get the full scoop and many more aha moments by watching the complete conversation on YouTube:  https://lnkd.in/divqazeG 🎧 Or tune in on your favourite podcast platform:  https://lnkd.in/dHfFhANt Let's keep the discussion going! Share your own experiences or questions on building trust and cultivating successful product teams below. 👇 #ProductLeadership #TeamTrust #FinancialLiteracy #Patience #Introverts

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How can Product Operations empower Product Managers? As Denise Tilles explains, it’s not about replacing product management practices – Product Ops supports Product Managers and helps them make timely and accurate decisions. It's like handing them a toolbox to supercharge their efficiency, without stealing the spotlight. Catch more of our conversation with Denise Tilles, recorded at New York Product Conference, at the link: https://lnkd.in/eSwdWNPw #ProductOperations #ProductOps 

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Episode 37: How not to panic in a crisis, the varieties of roadmaps, and other Reddit questions It’s another episode of our segment User Stories, where we (hopefully) help some folks on Reddit. This week we’re looking at whether Product folks should care how Engineering breaks out the items on their backlogs, how panicking in an emergency can lead to worse outcomes, whether anyone ever gets “good” at making roadmaps, and the struggles of an IT director with overbearing colleagues. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gDxgtYcS #reddit #engineering #productmanagement #podcast

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