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PRODUCTHEAD: Rapid prototyping

PRODUCTHEAD is a regular newsletter of product management goodness,
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Learning is more valuable than being successful and not knowing why

You can experiment with the content and layout of any web-based product with basic skills

The success rate of experimentation is higher if there is no penalty for failing

“If you have a good idea on a Monday and can design, test and learn by the Friday, t...

PRODUCTHEAD: Working well with user researchers

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More specific questions yield better user research findings

User research works well when the team collaborates with a specialist user researcher

Increased team user exposure hours correlates with more successful product improvements by the team

The sooner you start user research, the greater impact it will have on...

PRODUCTHEAD: Becoming a product leader

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To build trust, mutual respect and transparency are critical

Becoming a product leader means letting go of the day-to-day product management

Being good at your job means training others to be good at theirs

Equip your team to make good choices without needing your input

Developing people is the single most important part ...

PRODUCTHEAD: Should we be saying no or not?

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Saying no to a good idea requires confidence in your product strategy

Even if saying no to an opportunity, take the time to understand its value and context

Keep ideas and suggestions separate from your product backlog

Clear company goals and strategy make it easier to say no to unaligned request...

PRODUCTHEAD: 9 of the best product management podcasts

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A selection of the best product management podcasts by product people, recommended by product people

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81: The unifying principles of product management

I’m writing about 100 things I’ve learned about product management.

A recent tweet by John Cutler provoked some interesting reactions. It got me thinking about whether there are unifying principles of product management that apply in all contexts.

A large chunk of product management advice is targeted at 1) startups and/or 2) individual product management career advancement (eg “how can I get ahead”)

The problem. 1) most PMs don’t work at startups and 2) product is a team activity.

— J...

PRODUCTHEAD: (Re)discovering discovery

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Discovery is about understanding the problem space experienced by people

When on a tight budget for discovery, mitigate bias where possible and document all the biases you see

A relaxed participant will open up and be more honest with you

A discovery can prompt one or more possible solutions, or tell you the problem is no...

PRODUCTHEAD: Acting like a startup seeking funding

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Bootstrapped startups have free rein with their strategy

Successful startups try to anticipate failure, and learn from it when they don’t

Investors look for long-term defensibility of your product’s proposition and unique advantage

Operational velocity is key to company success

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PRODUCTHEAD: Starting your next role in product

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When starting your next role, gather opinions and evaluate them before making your own appraisal of the state of the product

Think of your first month’s activity in terms of people, product and personal

The transition from product manager to leader requires many new skill sets

To set up a new starter in your team for ...

PRODUCTHEAD: Success theatre

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Success theatre undermines the long-term potential of your team and organisation

Small changes can incite a large culture transformation

As organisations grow, they incorrectly start to value the importance of “process” over “product”

Measuring process distracts you from determining whether you are creating value

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