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An overview of the development process for launching a new product
Unfortunately, launching a new product isn’t as simple as putting up a “for sale” sign on the internet. A successful launch requires you to create a compelling narrative that highlights an unmet need...
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When to hire your first product manager
When it comes to managing a product, hiring your first PM can be the game changer that you need to optimize your features and take on market share. However, it can be challenging to pitch the need for...
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How to pitch your design work the right way
Isn’t it annoying when you spend hours working on a design idea, only for stakeholders to reject your design work without hearing you out? We’ve all been there. But it’s not because others don’t care...
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What are product lines? Types, examples, and strategies
Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated on 9 October 2024 to provide more information about the benefits of product lines, examples of product lines, and the differences between a product...
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How to build a developer relations strategy
When you search “developer relations” on Linkedin, you get less than 1000 open positions. Do the same for “product manager,” and you’re looking at a 10 times bigger number. Do the same for “software...
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Looking towards the future of UX design
The UX industry is facing uncertainties like continuous layoffs and new AI tools being introduced daily, making it hard to be confident in its future. Is AI going to replace UX designers? Will UX...
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Why doing things that don’t scale is essential for early product success
The idea of making product decisions that don’t scale may sound counterintuitive, but it can be essential for the long-term success of your product. While sometimes expensive, engaging and gathering...
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The ADPList: Mentorship for UX designers
As a UX designer, I’ve had the privilege of benefiting from both sides of mentorship, thanks to ADPList: As a design mentee, I’ve had the privilege of benefiting from the experiences of professional...
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How to manage a design system
As a product manager, you need to be able to maintain design consistency across your offerings. However, as your products evolve and scale this becomes increasingly more challenging. To this end,...
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How to create a product manager portfolio
As a product manager, you may have the skills and experience, but how do you showcase them effectively? Standing out in a competitive landscape can be tough. However, a product manager portfolio is a...
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Leveraging product evangelists to drive advocacy and engagement
Building a community of product evangelists is an under appreciated method that drives growth, retention, and user satisfaction. With customer acquisition costs growing like crazy and younger...
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DevOps vs. agile for product managers
When it comes to product development, knowing how to streamline processes and improve collaboration is crucial. To do this, product managers tend to lean on one of two popular methodologies — DevOps...
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A guide to context switching
Think back on your last hour of work. Try to remember every task you’ve touched. How many different things did you work on? Context switching is when you shift your focus from one task to another....
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Product designer vs. UX designer: Roles, skills, and more
Have you ever thought, “Should I be calling myself a product designer or a UX designer?” If you have, you’re not alone. Many people in the UX (user experience) design industry are stuck on the same...
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Lessons from product failures: Why commercial feasibility matters
In 1993, Apple launched the Newton MessagePad, a personal digital assistant (PDA) that could “send a page (as in pagers) and faxes, and soon electronic mail” according to its release ad. Among the...
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A guide to transitioning from a data engineer to product manager role
When it comes to making a career transition in the technology space, it’s less about abandoning expertise and more about expanding horizons. For data engineers, moving to product management isn’t just...
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Understanding value exchange to boost product success
If you search for “what is the definition of a product” you get results along the lines of “a product is an item for sale.” This basic definition hints at the idea of value exchange, in this case for...
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Using “disagree and commit” for collaborative decision-making
The phrase “disagree and commit” is a management principle that encourages team members to voice their opinions during the decision-making process. This helps make sure that less vocal members of your...
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UX designer or design engineer? Or both?
The trend of convergence in industries and technologies has resulted in unique, hybrid roles and functionalities. We had UX designers before, but we now have the role of a design engineer, too. And...
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A guide to RACI vs. RAPID vs. RASIC
As a product manager, you find yourself involved in complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders. In order to be successful, you need to have clarity on roles, responsibilities, and...
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