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🚀 Just wrapped up an enlightening session with Rishi Bhargava on mastering Product Management in the diverse landscapes of startups and large companies, as part of the Insurjo 24 by The Product Folks Here are the key takeaways: Getting Product Discovery Right: 🎯 Focus on solving widespread problems. 🚑 Uncover urgent and important customer pain points. 🎭 Build with a laser focus on a specific persona. Ruthless (But Thoughtful) Prioritization: 🚀 Develop features aligning with the product vision. 🏊♂️ Avoid 'boiling the ocean'; build small, iterate, and learn. 👂 Differentiate features requested by users vs. buyers. Listen and Ask the Right Questions: 👂 Understand the problems users want to solve. 💡 Ask about problem-solving without your product. 🤔 Challenge assumptions, especially in early-stage startups. In the dynamic world of Product Management, these insights are invaluable guides. 💡 Suhas Motwani Aditya Mohanty Rishi Bhargava #ProductManagement #StartupVsCorporate #ContinuousLearning #InnovationJourney #insurjowithTPF

I recently had the opportunity to present to a group of startups about the critical role product management plays in scaling software products, especially when operating with constrained resources and budgets. Throughout the session, it was clear that the challenges I highlighted around product development and adopting effective product management practices resonated deeply with the audience. These challenges, however, are not limited to startups—they're prevalent in even the most established organizations. I’m excited to share some of the key slides from that presentation and invite you to share your own experiences and challenges with product development. Interested in learning more? Reach out to Theodora Sarver at tksarver.consulting@gmail.com or visit our website TK Sarver Consulting LLC #ProductManagement #SoftwareDevelopment #StartupChallenges #ScalingProducts #ProductStrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechLeadership #AgileDevelopment #LeanProductManagement #Innovation #ResourceOptimization #LifeSciencesIndustry

Yesterday attended an insightful session on product management across startups and large-scale companies hosted by The Product Folks led by Rishi Bhargava 🚀 Mastering Product Discovery: Ask Pain Points; not to ask features! 🚀 🔑 Insights: 🚀 Users often express problems, not feature requests. Listen keenly to uncover the true challenges and craft innovative solutions. 🔍💡 Crafting Effective Product Discovery: 🎯 Concentrate on addressing widespread issues. 🚑 Identify urgent and significant pain points for customers. 🎭 Develop with a keen focus on a specific persona. Strategic and Discerning Prioritization: 🚀 Shape features that align with the overall product vision. 🏊♂️ Steer clear of 'boiling the ocean'; opt for small builds, iterate, and learn. 👂 Distinguish between features requested by users and buyers. Active Listening and Skillful Inquiry: 👂 Comprehend the problems users aim to solve. 💡 Pose questions about problem-solving without reliance on your product. 🤔 Challenge assumptions, particularly in the early stages of startups. #INSURJO24 #ProductRoadmap #ProductManagement #LearningTogether #Innovation #InsurjowithTPF

#SNSInstitutions #SNSDesignThinkers #DesignThinking Successfully Completed Product Management Session: A Key Milestone Towards Entrepreneurial Growth I’m thrilled to share that I’ve successfully completed an in-depth Product Management session. This experience has been invaluable, offering me fresh perspectives and tools that are crucial for building innovative, customer-centered products. As someone focused on entrepreneurial success, especially within the biotech startup ecosystem, refining my product management skills is a major milestone on this journey. The session emphasized the importance of aligning product strategy with user needs, validating concepts, and delivering value at every stage of development. It also shed light on balancing long-term vision with immediate market demands, something that resonates deeply with the fast-paced nature of biotech innovation. This learning is not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about applying it to make informed decisions that will drive growth and impact. Stay tuned for more updates as I continue on this exciting entrepreneurial path!

Countdown to our webinar: 7 days to go! Are you ready to break the silos in your product management process? Join us on July 30, 2024, at 8:30 PM IST for our webinar, "Breaking the Silos: Why End-to-End Product Management Tool is Better than Point Based Product Management." Discover how an integrated approach can enhance efficiency, collaboration, and innovation across industries. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your product management strategy. Don't forget to join us - https://lnkd.in/dWNT5fue Just a quick heads-up to - William Mulholland, Kenrika Mazuch, Saraswathi Sripada, Mayank Gandhi, Camilla Ramberg, Institute of Product Leadership, JAGSoM - Jagdish Sheth School of Management #ProductManagement #Webinar #Innovation #Collaboration #Efficiency #EndToEndPM #TechTrends #BusinessGrowth #startups #smbs #enterprises #productleaders #productowners #productprofessionals

Join Our Free Webinar: To know why End to End Product Management is better than point based product solutions! 📅 Date: July 30th 🕒 Time: [8AM PST/ 8:30 PM IST / 5 PM CET / 11 AM EST] Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g4gUJDjS Are you an aspiring product manager, engineering student, or MBA candidate looking to boost your resume and enhance your skills? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights into the world of product management! 🔹 What It Is: A comprehensive, free webinar designed to equip you with the essential product management skills needed in today’s competitive job market. Hosted by Global Brand Shorter Loop, this session is a must-attend for those eager to stand out. 🔹 Why It's Important to Learn: In a world where every company you join or create revolves around products or services, understanding product management is crucial. These skills not only make you a valuable asset to any organization but also give you a significant edge in your career development. 🔹 What Are the Benefits? Certificate of Completion: Add this credential from Global Brand Shorter Loop to your resume. 14-Day Free Trial of Shorter Loop: Explore and utilize our platform to its fullest. Exciting Goodies and More: Engage and benefit from exclusive offers just for our participants. 🔹 For Whom It Is: Founders/CEO/CTO/Chief Product Officer Experienced/Mid-level Product Leaders Aspiring Product Managers Engineering Students MBA Students Anyone looking to enhance their resume and gain a competitive edge in the job market. 💡 Don’t miss out on this invaluable learning experience! Register now and take the first step towards becoming a product management pro. Click the link to secure your spot: Webinar Registration Link 👉 Share, Like, and Comment to let others benefit from this much-awaited webinar. Let’s learn and grow together! #ProductManagement #Webinar #CareerBoost #FreeWebinar #ShorterLoop #LearningOpportunity #RegisterNow Also sharing with our network Aditya MB S.K. Santoshkumar Product Management Learning (PML) The Product Folks The Product Market Fit Show Product Fest Product Management Festival Deepak Sharma Saraswathy Nirmal Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune Amity University Mumbai Amity University Amity University Online UBA, Amity University Rajasthan Amity University Dubai Middlesex University Dubai Middlesex University The University of Edinburgh E-Cell, IIT Bombay E-Cell IIT Madras E-Cell IIT BHU E-Cell SAKEC Vellore Institute of Technology ECell Avantika University ECELL_SVCP NSRCEL Green Mentor (Backed by IIMB - NSRCEL) NSRCEL IIMB NSRCEL Launchpad IIMB NSRCEL University of California, San Francisco SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Lovely Professional University Wellingkar Inst of Management Development & Research

‏ Earlier this week I've delivered a Product Strategy workshop for the Product for Product community ‏We covered why do you need product strategy, what do you need to include in your strategy and how do you start creating one ‏ We also covered how can one drive strategic thinking and focus in their company even if they are not in a leadership role ‏Thank you Hadar Weinberger, Tal Tordzman & Noam Keynan for the opportunity and Darya Wertheim & Dotan Haas Hershkovitz from Startup for Startup & monday.com for hosting the evening #startupforstartup #productmanagement #strategytoexecution #productstrategy #productforproduct #p4p

2024 Recent statistics on product management say that 65% of PMs find product roadmapping challenging. As per Gartner, 75% of PMs will use various product management tools including roadmapping, project management, etc. Shorter Loop makes Roadmap creation easy for you with various types of roadmaps (single product, multiple products, OKR-based and most importantly helps you create an agile, realistic roadmap by tying it to business objectives). No stress, we back you. #roadmapping #roadmaps #shorterloop #productroadmap #productroadmapping #projectmanagement #okr #businessobjectives #productmanagement #gartner #gitnux

I had a fantastic discussion with Ben Hafele from Lean Startup Co. this morning! Besides our shared love for mountains, we both have a passion for product and solving problems with a product mindset. We discussed that many organizations and leaders still struggle to adopt a lean approach to developing products and services. Too often, teams get caught in the trap of solutions and delivery dates without validating if they’re creating the right offering. It's like building your customer a car when they need an airplane to get to their destination—lots of effort, wrong outcome (even if the car was built and delivered on time). Ben likened an organization adopting a product mindset to the product adoption curve. Where is your organization in adopting a product mindset? P.S. If you feel like you're working on something that is based on a lot of assumptions or opinions that haven't been validated yet, I encourage you to read The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. #ProductMindset #ProductManagement #LeanStartup #ProblemSolving

Day Two Recap: Product Leadership and Product Vision 🚀 You can't afford to outsource your engineering team or lack an impactful product vision. These are just a few of the key takeaways from Day 2 of the Product Operating Model Masterclass. 📓 Yesterday, we dove deep into Product Leadership and the Strategic Context—how to craft an inspiring product vision, build effective team topologies, and determine the most important problems to solve. We learned how strong product teams discover solutions that drive value and how to align stakeholders to work effectively across the organization. We also explored Product Discovery and Delivery, focusing on how to assign the right problems to product teams, address product risks, and rapidly test product ideas. The techniques shared for both qualitative and quantitative insights were invaluable, giving us a roadmap to build, test, and deliver successful products. 💡 A big thank you to Stephan Kreiger for being my sounding board during our after-session reflections. One key insight from Stephan (a process engineer in a corporation): focus less on the process, be more intuitive, and truly prioritize outcomes. Our notebooks are full of invaluable insights and hands-on examples from successful companies. A big shout-out to the product masterminds who participated Toluwalope Inuojo Paula Adaja Bridget Iyere Esther Chukwuma, M.A Joyce Temilolu Daramola Chuks Ejechi, PMP, LSSBB Adeyinka Meduoye Dayo Famakinwa Kaosarat Aduagba Adeleke Kaosarat Joanna Steele Digital Strategist Rukayat Kolawole-Bello I hope you feel inspired! If so, DM me for a coffee to chat more about what we’ve learned and how you can apply these strategies in your business. ☕️ Big thanks to all the organisers & partners: Inspire Africa Conference Innovate Africa Fund Innovate Africa Foundation Worknigeria Interswitch Group Eleni Lialiamou Ugonna Ikem-Ede Melda Findikli Lynch Melina Chiwendu Romanus ❤✨ #productoperatingmodel #startups #building #product