Product management is a strategic role that involves overseeing the development and lifecycle of a product, from conception to launch and beyond. Product managers are responsible for defining the product vision, conducting market research, gathering customer feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver valuable features. They act as a bridge between business, design, and engineering, ensuring that the product meets user needs and achieves business goals. Effective product management requires a combination of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong communication to drive product success in a competitive market.
Is there a cheaper way to do this? How often is this question put forth in varied contexts during business meetings? Every business, be it large-scale, medium-sized, or newly funded, has a responsibility to be prudent with its spending. Every dollar’s worth of expense is a fight, and spending 30% of the budget on “simply … Read more
“Ugh, Monday’s here already!”“I just can’t wait for this project to end and finally take a break.”“I’m tired of being tired all the time.” It’s startling how often we hear these things being said all around us but are too immersed in a whirlpool of our own tasks and to-dos to even notice. Sure, we’re … Read more
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” – Roy Disney One of the most, or perhaps, the most difficult things to do when running a business or managing a product is decision-making. Decision-making from a position of authority is never really a pleasurable activity, considering the outcome, especially in … Read more
Product managers aim to create products that fulfill business goals alongside building user satisfaction. But how can one achieve this aim? It’s simple. PMs can achieve this by measuring the usability of the product. In short, through usability metrics or data. Data is a great place to start addressing roadblocks between your products and their … Read more
If you’ve been a part of product design or product management, you’re sure to have heard someone or the other say, ‘Everyone is a UXer.’ Invariably, the person saying this is a UX fellow themselves. But think about it a bit deeper – have you heard anyone ever say that about architects or graphic designers? … Read more
A decade ago, MySpace was huge. The social network took over the internet and stood tenaciously against all the competition that came in with the explosion of the internet. And yet, it took only a Facebook to completely undermine MySpace’s market share. Facebook took over the social media and grew into a network of its … Read more