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Nephew to my brother: I have a Product Related Question Brother: Ask her (me)..she is a Product Manager... Me: Okk ...tell me Nephew: What is the Product of smallest 1 digit and largest 4 digit number.... Bas yehi hona Baaki tha..... #ProductManagement #humoronly

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Hello PMs, Aspiring PMs, and Product Builders 👋🏽, This weekend 500+ folks will be joining us for the 2-day Live "Product Management Bootcamp". You can join too 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gwycdvhr We'll talk about the fundamentals of product management, how to build product sense, essential tools every PM should know, and how to get a job as a PM. Our boot camp was absolutely loved by participants in the past, read reviews here 👇🏽 1️⃣ https://lnkd.in/d39nwyCN 2️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dPbamYY4 3️⃣ https://lnkd.in/daNXj-p4 4️⃣ https://lnkd.in/dS3VRQwU As a bonus, we will also be sharing a treasure trove of valuable resources with you, absolutely FREE: 🔥 Product Management Interview Guide, complete with practice questions 🔥 Resume Review Guide, Checklist, and Templates 🔥 Product Portfolio Creation Guide 🔥 30+ Curated Product Management Case Studies We can't wait to see you over the weekend! Don't forget to tag your friends in the comments who are aspiring product managers. They'll thank you later! 💼 #productmanagement #hiring

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PM Overload: Why India’s Product Managers Are Facing an Identity Crisis . . India's tech landscape is buzzing with an influx of aspiring Product Managers (PMs). But with abundance comes competition, and with competition, the inevitable rise of shortcuts and quick-fix courses. The question is: Are PMs in India at risk of becoming the next wave of digital marketers—plentiful but diluted in quality? The numbers game: (Src: Edureka, Payscale) Associate Product Managers (APMs): 30,000 - 50,000 Product Managers: 100,000 - 120,000 Senior Product Managers: 30,000 - 40,000 Group Product Managers: 8,000 - 10,000 With over 150,000 active and aspiring PMs across various levels, the competition is fierce. This isn’t just a battle for jobs; it’s a race to stand out in a sea of resumes. The rise in numbers isn’t surprising, given the multitude of industries now embracing product management roles. From technology and e-commerce to healthcare and manufacturing, companies are hiring PMs to steer their product strategy. Companies in the Game (Source: foundit India): Technology (Software, IT Services, Fintech): 1,500 - 2,000 companies E-commerce & Retail: 400 - 600 companies Banking & Financial Services: 300 - 500 companies Manufacturing & Industry: 200 - 300 companies Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: 100 - 200 companies But here’s where it gets tricky. With so many opportunities, the demand for quick certifications and crash courses has surged, leading to a proliferation of product management programs. There are currently around 120 to 130 courses available across India, catering to the aspiring PM crowd (Source - upGrad KnowledgeHut, PremierAgile) But here's the catch: Not all PM courses are created equal. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of PM Courses Not all PM courses are created equal. While some programs provide in-depth knowledge and real-world experience, others might be little more than glorified PowerPoint presentations. Aspiring PMs need to tread carefully—choosing the wrong course could mean wasting time, money, and ultimately, stalling their career progression. The abundance of PMs in India is both an opportunity and a challenge. As the competition heats up, so does the pressure to be better, faster, and more qualified. But in this race, it’s essential not to lose sight of what truly matters—gaining real skills and experience that go beyond certifications. The approximate number of aspiring Product Managers in India is around 30,000-50,000, with many individuals enrolled in APM programs and transitioning from other fields. So, as India’s PM scene continues to grow, will the quality keep pace with the quantity? Or are we on the verge of seeing a generation of PMs that are no different from the wave of digital marketers who came before them—vast in numbers but variable in expertise? Let's discuss: How do you see the future of Product Management in India? #ProductManagement #CareerGrowth #IndiaTech #PMCommunity #LinkedInPost

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Tired of overly complex PRD templates? 📝 Aakash Gupta, author of the Product Growth Newsletter, shares how checklist-based PRDs can simplify your product management process and boost team efficiency. 🚀 Aakash will be speaking at #mtpcon North America this October. In his talk 'What the leading PLG companies are doing in 2024', Aakash will share actual screenshots of leading PLG products to examine the evolution of the PLG motion, covering everything from problem communication to monetization, activation, and expansion. He'll provide practical tips to enhance your own PLG strategy. Get your ticket 👉 https://bit.ly/4f1MQxd #Prodmgmt #productleader #PRD https://bit.ly/3M4kXr5

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Most intro to tech for product managers - let's talk APIs, what about its very close cousin SDKs? :) Every one seems to have memorized the restaurant and butler example for APIs. If SDKs sound like an out of syllabus question.. let's set it right. What is an API - well the most simplistic but clear explanation is it is a URL/endpoint that gives you raw data that you can munge as per your requirement. What is an SDK then? - SDK stands for software development kit, basically an SDK is a packaged piece of code for a particular platform to enable a certain functionality - For eg. you will have different SDKs - a Javascript SDK for web, an Android SDK for Android platform, so on. At this point you are like Anurag not getting this at all, what the f*** are you trying to convey. Let's take a concrete example - let's talk Facebook login So, let's say you are trying to enable Facebook login on your website and your Android/iOS app Now, Facebook offers different SDKs to enable Facebook login for different platforms, so like I said earlier a Javascript SDK for web, Android for Android apps, iOS for iOS Apps. Eg. FB SDK for Android https://lnkd.in/gtnCn_BT What it does is allows the Android developer to quickly get up and running, doesn't have to worry about many details - eg. how should I create user screens for FB login, the SDK comes with pre-built login button Don't have to worry about writing code for hitting FB server with user credentials & receive the access token, manage token still live etc, the SDK provides you this pre-built functionality which you just use. Think of it like boilerplate/starter code that FB has provided for your specific platform to make your life easy. Ok let's talk API now, well I can always say that hey I don't want to use the SDK & I want to implement the same via APIs Remember API involves hitting URLs so here is how you would hit FB servers to invoke the login dialog through the raw API https: //www.facebook. com/v18.0/ dialog/oauth? &redirect_uri={"https: //www.domain.com/login"} &state={"{st=state123abc,ds=123456789}"} GET the access token GET https:// graph.facebook. com/v18.0/oauth/access_token? &redirect_uri={redirect-uri} &client_secret={app-secret} &code={code-parameter} This approach will work on any platform because you are just hitting URLs and managing the response. Now when would you use an API & when would you use an SDK. Well sometimes your hand is forced, for eg. let's say FB doesn't offer an SDK for building apps on Windows platform - well your hand is forced you have to use the API. Sometimes you want to keep size hit to a min an SDK can often be big, use an API, sometimes you want to build functionality server side, eg. get ads from multiple sources server side and then pass the best ad to your website, use API, in most other cases use SDK. My Channel - https://lnkd.in/gs6qnNUJ My Playbook - https://lnkd.in/gHzyN-Xc Follow me https://lnkd.in/gHweK_q7 AND https://lnkd.in/ggUKftFq

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Being a Product Manager is an exhilarating adventure! 🌟 🚀 Innovation: Every day is an opportunity to create and innovate, bringing new ideas to life. 🤝 Collaboration: I love working with diverse, talented teams. The synergy we create is truly inspiring. 📊 Data-Driven Decisions: Diving into data to uncover insights is like solving a fascinating puzzle. 🎯 Strategic Planning: Seeing strategic goals come to life and drive success is immensely rewarding. 💡 Continuous Learning: The tech world is ever-evolving, and there's always something new to learn. 📈 Impact: Knowing that our products enhance user experiences and solve real problems is the ultimate satisfaction. 🌐 Networking: Being part of a vibrant community of Product Managers and industry experts keeps the passion alive. The journey of a Product Manager is filled with challenges and endless opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real impact. Here’s to the joy of being a Product Manager and the amazing journey ahead! 🚀✨ #ProductManagement #Innovation #Teamwork #DataDriven #ContinuousLearning #Impact #ProductLifecycle #TechLife #CareerJoy

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🚀 Top resources for Aspiring Product Managers , PMs , SPMs and Product leaders ! 🚀 Product hiring is cyclical and always growing. Even in tough markets, good product roles remain. Startups seek top-tier operators who can solve complex user problems and deliver exceptional experiences. In order to crack your dream product role It's crucial to start building your product sense and execution capabilities now—don't find yourself wishing you'd started sooner! The best way to learn these skills is through real-life case studies. Rethink Systems has prepared a comprehensive list of 50+ case studies on the growth of startups like Airbnb, Miro, Canva, and Netflix. Here are a few examples: 1. Case study of Amazon Go green: https://lnkd.in/gn9hzE6c 2. What if you can create Listening Sessions on Spotify — A UX Case Study: https://lnkd.in/g_b6rpXW 3. To redesign Apple Maps and replicate a product launch for it: Apple Maps Case Study : https://lnkd.in/gyS-Mpvr To help you prepare, besides the case studies here are 1. 200+ articles on product sense and execution. : https://lnkd.in/g8PC_-pz 2. Shravan Tickoo Notion product portfolio.: https://lnkd.in/guMPXina 3. Shravan Tickoo free LinkedIn course to kickstart your preparation. : https://lnkd.in/gBRqMq5b 4. Here's the link to a sample of 20+ product sense questions from the 50+ case studies: https://lnkd.in/dr3WjikX We are also collating the remaining 30+ case studies on execution, strategy, and behavioral aspects, and I'll share them within the next 72 hours. Request: Please like this post and comment with your email ID so I can send the resources to you and ensure they reach as many aspirants as possible. Thanks for all the love and support! For more awesome content, follow Rethink Systems Yours truly, Team Rethink Systems #productmanagement #startups #growth

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🚀 Top resources for Aspiring Product Managers , PMs , SPMs and Product leaders ! 🚀 Product hiring is cyclical and always growing. Even in tough markets, good product roles remain. Startups seek top-tier operators who can solve complex user problems and deliver exceptional experiences. In order to crack your dream product role It's crucial to start building your product sense and execution capabilities now—don't find yourself wishing you'd started sooner! The best way to learn these skills is through real-life case studies. Rethink Systems has prepared a comprehensive list of 50+ case studies on the growth of startups like Airbnb, Miro, Canva, and Netflix. Here are a few examples: 1. Case study of Amazon Go green: https://lnkd.in/gn9hzE6c 2. What if you can create Listening Sessions on Spotify — A UX Case Study: https://lnkd.in/g_b6rpXW 3. To redesign Apple Maps and replicate a product launch for it: Apple Maps Case Study : https://lnkd.in/gyS-Mpvr To help you prepare, besides the case studies here are 1. 200+ articles on product sense and execution. : https://lnkd.in/g8PC_-pz 2. Shravan Tickoo Notion product portfolio.: https://lnkd.in/guMPXina 3. Shravan Tickoo free LinkedIn course to kickstart your preparation. : https://lnkd.in/gBRqMq5b 4. Here's the link to a sample of 20+ product sense questions : https://lnkd.in/dr3WjikX Thanks for all the love and support! For more awesome content, follow Rethink Systems Yours truly, Team Rethink Systems #productmanagement #startups #growth

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I have gone through 100s of PRD templates and frankly none worked for me. 🖲️ 😭 Your PRD literally governs how well you do at your PM career! Your PRD is the most important document you'll make as a product manager and it is essential to get it right. So I created this PRD template that covers everything a PRD should be about. Feel free to download the template and improve the quality of your PRDs! 💾 PS: I run a program that helps you get better at product management and crack product interview. If you are looking to upskill and build a stellar career in PM, apply to my program through the link in comments.

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🚀 PM Hiring post with some busting the myth that you can only learn about building products in product orgs! 🚀 At Shuru, we’re looking for Product Managers who are passionate about solving product problems (Both zero-to-one and scaling) and are eager to learn by executing projects across a range of countries, industries and scales. 💡 What You’ll Get to Work On: • Zero-to-One Ideas: Be involved in the early stages of product development, from ideation to execution, turning concepts into impactful products. • Collaboration with Designers and Engineers: You’ll work alongside talented designers to create seamless user experiences and engineers to bring those designs to life. • Complex Stakeholder Management: Engage with diverse stakeholders, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment to product goals across different industries. • Learning Directly from Founders: You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with Shuru’s co-founders, learning from their years of experience and gaining invaluable insights. Meet my cofounders Kshitij Bhardwaj and Akashdeep Singh Kahlon • Global Exposure: Shuru Tech works on products for clients from multiple countries, giving you a broad, international perspective on product management challenges. We have worked for companies in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, India, France, UAE and Italy. 🚫 What You Won’t Be Doing: • Owning Business Metrics or P&L: Your focus will be on product execution, not managing profit and loss or business outcomes. • Long-Term Ownership of One Product: At Shuru, you won’t be tied down to one product for years. Instead, you’ll get exposure to a variety of products and industries, keeping the work dynamic and engaging. 🌍 Why Shuru Tech? At Shuru, we believe in first principles thinking and encourage openness in all our work. We offer a unique environment where you learn by doing, supported by a culture that values growth, experimentation, and innovation. Here’s what makes us stand out: • Remote-First Culture: We embrace remote work, and our team operates from all over the world, using Gather and Slack to stay connected and collaborative in a virtual workspace. • Learning-Focused: We provide a hands-on learning environment where you’ll get real ownership and experience across different sectors and products. • Work-Life Balance: Every 100 days, we take a no-work team outing to recharge and connect, ensuring that our team stays energized and motivated. Goa trip coming in November! • First Principles Approach: We encourage solving problems from the ground up, using logical, evidence-based reasoning to address challenges. If you want to work on a variety of exciting projects and contribute to products that impact different markets, apply at https://lnkd.in/gpaiFqti

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You might get into product management role as an APM or PM. But what next? How do you plan your career growth? How does a PM career ladder look like? Found this good PM career ladder used by Intercom for their #productmanagement folks. May not be relevant for every company but atleast will help you get some perspective. Do you find any similarities or differences?

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Product Market Fit or PMF is essential to have a viable business. During the initial product life cycle, a product manager should be focussed on finding a product market fit. 𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭? “Product-market fit describes a scenario in which a company’s target customers are buying, using, and telling others about the company’s product in numbers large enough to sustain that product’s growth and profitability” It means.. - Your product solves a problem faced by enough number of people - There are people who are willing to pay for your offering with money or time (Read more in ppt 💻) #productmanagement #productmanager #productmarketfit #pmf

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What explains the High & Low of Product Management? Maybe this series of events 👇🏽 1. 2020 - 2022: Orgs went on a frenzy of hiring PMs due to inflated market demand, and easy money amid COVID. 2. This made Product Management popular, more jobs, and a lot of work in market. This led to inflow of influencers, content creators, b-schools, bootcamps who started fuelling this category. 3. Post 2022: Now the winter came post covid (it all started with Google, Amazon, Meta layoffs). The influencers, content creators, bootcamps who were there to make quick money, now moved to more exciting things like AI, Prompt Engineering, Side Hustles, Productivity etc. Afterall, Going deep into PM as a content creator, isn't easy, they realized. Bootcamps are now diversifying into coding, DS, & other alternates. 4. The genuine demand from people who want to learn the craft of product management is still there, people who were originally creating content to help PMs are still there & helping people. If I could name a few of them: Deepak Singh, Diego Granados, Dr Bart Jaworski, Anuj Rathi, Vikrama Dhiman, Anshumani Ruddra, Liam Bolling, Malthi SS (Product Coach), and more. Learnings: If you are a content creator be ready for the up & down of industry and be an expert at what you create. You can't fake expertise. If you are a BootCamp: Please solve real problems of learning the PM craft and not just interview prep. Long term > Short Term. If you are an aspiring PM: Please have a genuine/real motivation to get into PM and not just go with what is trending. All great PMs today, started when PMing wasn't so cool. PM is a critical part of any organization and is here to stay, but inflated demand and short-term thinking won't stay for long. #productmanagement

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A common problem among all PMs today⬇️ A recent feature update by Zomato sparked the debate on whether features should be launched at whims and fantasies of our stakeholders or should there be a data backed need for it!!🛠️ Let me know your thoughts in comments ✅ #productmanagement #features #zomato

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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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Why is a Call Randomizer Important? 1. Fairness: - A random selection prevents bias, ensuring no agent is unfairly targeted or overlooked. 2. Accuracy: - A random sample provides a more accurate representation of overall performance trends. 3. Efficiency: - Automated randomizers streamline the QA process, saving time and resources.

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