Business Analysis Amalgamation with Product Management
BA Times
MARCH 2, 2023
Business Analysis and Product Management are two key areas essential to achieving these goals.
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What is Product-Market Fit? A Product Manager's Guide | Simplilearn
Simplilearn
JULY 29, 2022
When starting as a product manager, you have to deal with a lot of information. Although it can be overwhelming, you need to understand the importance of product-market fit. However, finding product-market fit takes time. This process requires a lot of market research, planning, improvements, and testing.
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3 Empowerment Levels in Product Management
Roman Pichler
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. [1]
Digital Transformation and Product Management
Roman Pichler
JUNE 4, 2018
Recognise the Importance of Product Management. For some companies, this means introducing a new department or group , creating new roles, and career plans. Note that employing people who are called product owners or product managers does not necessarily mean that a product management function exists.
How Agile Has Changed Product Management
Roman Pichler
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.
10 Tips for Effective Product Management Meetings
Roman Pichler
APRIL 5, 2022
Listen to this article: [link]. For example, a product strategy workshop might have the objective to identify the key changes required to achieve product-market fit. Contrast this with a sprint review meeting , which might help you determine if users can easily sign up for the product. 1 Set an Objective. Stay present.
Product Management Metrics and KPIs
Agilemania
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
When it comes to product management, we tend to hear a lot more about things like road mapping, requirements gathering, and wireframing because the mechanics of the job are easier to explain. What are Metrics For Product Management? A metric is simply something that helps you measure some aspect of your product.
Great books for business analysts that work in products
Analysts Corner
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
A reading list for BAs in product teams Many business analysis professionals work in a product setting. Whether you’re collaborating with, or acting as, a product owner, there are product management approaches that are useful for conducting business analysis. Do you know any book that could be part of this list?
Tips for Growing a Product Management Team
Roman Pichler
JULY 9, 2019
Organise Around Products. In order to grow your product management team, start by reviewing your product portfolio. If that’s the case for one of your products, consider adding more product people who take on specialised roles like feature owner (a.k.a. Develop Shared Standards. And are they fair?
Tips for Growing a Product Management Team
Roman Pichler
JULY 9, 2019
Organise Around Products. In order to grow your product management team, start by reviewing your product portfolio. If that’s the case for one of your products, consider adding more product people who take on specialised roles like feature owner (a.k.a. Develop Shared Standards. And are they fair?
AI Advances Improve Collaboration of Project Management Tools
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 8, 2022
A 1987 article by Harvard Business Review suggested that most of the bold claims about AI would probably never happen. Shortcut Docs aims to integrate strategic goals, planning, and execution in a unified experience. By keeping documents and plans in sync, software development teams can lessen confusion and ambiguity in their work.
Sprint Planning Tips for Product Owners
Roman Pichler
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Make sure you carry out the necessary prep work prior to the sprint planning meeting. Be clear on what you want the sprint to achieve, ensure that the product backlog is appropriately refined (or groomed) , and have its high-priority items ready. Focus on the Sprint Goal.
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Capability Investment Planning: Use a Build vs. Buy 9-Box
Analysts Corner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Capability Investment Planning: 9-Box your Build vs. Buy Decision Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One… A guy clicks into a meeting, shares to present, and gets stopped halfway into the recommendation. The Language of Change is ‘Capability’ The best approach toward initiative planning is to first identify the business capabilities in question.
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Time Management Simplified
Analysts Corner
MAY 16, 2023
Time management simplified Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash So far For those of you who have read my articles here so far, I have written on a broad range of business analysis techniques. This is the first time I am venturing into a new topic altogether: time management. Bring your attention to the focus line.
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The T-Shaped Product Manager
Roman Pichler
MAY 10, 2017
To do a great job as a product manager or product owner, you require two skills sets: product-specific and generic ones. As the name suggests, product-specific capabilities are limited to a single product or product portfolio. These skills are not specific to an individual product, but transferable.
Adding AI to Products: A High-Level Guide for Product Managers
Sisense
AUGUST 6, 2020
AI can add value to your product/service in many ways, including: Improved business performance Reduced costs Increased customer satisfaction Improved brand value Risk reduction (reduced human error, fraud reduction, spam reduction) Improved convenience and accessibility of products. Improving performance with AI. The perfect fit.
How Agile Has Changed Product Management
Roman Pichler
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Listen to this article: [link]. Before the advent of agile frameworks like Scrum , a product person—the product manager—would typically carry out the market research, compile a market requirements specification, create a business case, put together product roadmap, write a requirements specification, and then hand it off to a project manager.
Mastering Product Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Success
Argon Digital
MAY 30, 2023
Mastering Product Management In today’s fast-paced business environment, product management plays a crucial role in driving the success of products and organizations. Understanding the Role of a Product Manager The role of a product manager extends far beyond overseeing the development of a product.
Should a Head of Product Make Strategic Product Decisions?
Roman Pichler
APRIL 4, 2023
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] The Head of Product Role in a Nutshell A head of product manages a group of product people —individuals who look after one or more products and who may be called product managers or product owners.
AI-Powered Product Management
Argon Digital
JULY 17, 2024
Product Managers (PdMs) often find themselves trying to herd cats while ensuring the best possible product gets built. ArgonDigital has developed a groundbreaking AI-powered solution that revolutionizes product management by enhancing efficiency in handling product requirements.
Business analysis tips for effective Product ownership
Analysts Corner
DECEMBER 26, 2022
A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. This article explores practices proposed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) that make Product Owners excel in their work.
A Learning Roadmap for Product People
Roman Pichler
JANUARY 11, 2022
Listen to this article: [link]. Like a modern product roadmap, a learning roadmap states the specific outcomes or benefits you’d like to achieve to become a more competent product person, and it captures them in form of learning goals. Many learning plans I have seen were lists of learning measures.
OKRs and Product Roadmaps
Roman Pichler
APRIL 15, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] What are OKRs? To make this more concrete, let’s look at an example: Objective : Grow the product management team. To make this more concrete, let’s look at an example: Objective : Grow the product management team. Key result 1 : Three product managers are hired.
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The Strategy Stack: Connecting Business, Product, and Technology Strategy
Roman Pichler
MARCH 12, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Introduction My first product management job wasn’t exactly what you call a success story: I was part of a team that was called in to help with a new product development effort, and I ended up working with the lead product manager.
Choosing the Right Planning Horizon for Your Product
Roman Pichler
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Planning Horizons and Planning Model. But in product management, there are several horizons that need to be considered—how many depends on the product planning model you use. With the right planning model in place, you can take the next step and consider appropriate timeframes. Re-planning Cadence.
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Three Qualities of Great Product Roadmaps
Roman Pichler
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Listen to this article: [link]. Traditionally, product roadmaps are output-focussed plans that map features like registration, search, and reporting onto a timeline. This makes the product roadmap more susceptible to change and it increases the effort to update it. Goal-oriented (a.k.a. Outcome-based). Actionable.
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Roles Clarity in the Product Management
Agilemania
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Straightforwardly if I have to explain the Product Management, then I would say, “The activities performed throughout the Product Lifecycle is the Product Management.” Who is a Product Manager, Product Owner, Project Manager, and Business Analyst? Author's Bio.
What Should a Head of Product Do?
Roman Pichler
JULY 5, 2022
Listen to this article: [link]. The Head of Product Role. A head of product is someone who manages a group of product people—individuals who look after one or more products and who may be called product manager or product owner. People Management. Grow the product management team.
Business Analysis Digest #37
Passionate BA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #37, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of August 2023. Business Analysis Articles 15 Tips for Outsourced Software Development Success by Karl Wiegers Image by wirestock on Freepik I would love to start August’s digest with another great article by Karl Wiegers.
Key differences in project management vs. product management
Monday
MAY 28, 2022
Many people don’t realize there are differences in project management vs. product management, and they use the terms interchangeably. Understanding the key differences in product and project management can facilitate a better understanding of your company’s inner workings. What is project management?
Succeeding with Product Delivery and Scrum: 10 Tips for Product People
Roman Pichler
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] 1 Complement Scrum with a Product Discovery and Strategy Process Scrum is a simple framework that helps teams develop successful products. I find that the framework is best suited for products that are affected by a significant amount of uncertainty and change.
10 Product Roadmapping Mistakes to Avoid
Roman Pichler
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link]. 1 The Product Roadmap is a Feature-based Plan. Traditional product roadmaps are usually output-focussed plans that map a list of features, like registration, search, and reporting, onto a timeline. 6 The Roadmap is a Fixed Plan.
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Five Product Owner Myths Busted
Roman Pichler
MAY 11, 2021
At the same token, ignoring the stakeholders or excluding them from important product decisions is not helpful either. Instead, you should engage the stakeholders, leverage their expertise, and generate as much buy-in as possible , as I explain in more detail in my article “ Stakeholder Management Tips for Product People.”
Product Teams in Scrum
Roman Pichler
MAY 4, 2022
Listen to this article: [link]. This team consists of a product owner , a Scrum Master , and several developers, which are also known as development team. Forming such a team connects the person in charge of the product—the product owner—with the people who design, architect, program, test, and document the solution—the developers.
Maximising Stakeholder Buy-in to Product Strategy and Product Roadmap
Roman Pichler
JULY 8, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Involve the Right Stakeholders Stakeholders can form a large group, especially in bigger companies. [1] 1] They might include senior management, marketing, sales, service, operations, finance, and HR. Instead, reaching an agreement is a collaborative effort.
The Product Strategy Cycle
Roman Pichler
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
For example, a product manager might determine the product strategy and one or more development teams might be tasked with executing it. You can find more advice on collaborative decision-making in my book How to Lead in Product Management.). This is also true for the process that I have described in this article.
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Analyst’s corner digest #15
Analysts Corner
AUGUST 8, 2023
Can a BA transition to Product Management? Mondoa A SWOT analysis serves as a strategic planning tool that allows business owners to comprehensively evaluate their company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In this article, I will provide a simple framework to help you start a new project. Enjoy reading.
How to Get Started with Outcome-Based Product Roadmaps
Roman Pichler
JUNE 10, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Traditional vs Outcome-based Roadmaps Before I share the four steps, let me briefly describe the main differences between a traditional, feature- and an outcome-based product roadmap. A traditional roadmap is essentially a list of features, which are mapped onto a timeline.
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Building High-Performing Product Teams
Roman Pichler
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] Organise the Team around a Product As the name suggests, a product team is focused on a product. Additionally, the person in charge of the product must have the necessary expertise. Meeting this goal should therefore be a step towards achieving the product goal.
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How to Build a Product Backlog That Drives Value for Technical Products
Cprime
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Much of this article is derived from our comprehensive guide, The Non-technical Product Manager’s Guide to Technical Product Management. Dive deeper by downloading our comprehensive guide, The Non-technical Product Manager’s Guide to Technical Product Management. Let’s get started.
Outcomes Over Outputs: Set Yourself Up for Success
Cprime
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In the world of project management, outputs — what you produce in relation to what you planned to produce and the metrics for measuring how efficiently you did so — have long ruled the definition of success. Products Versus Projects. You now have a functioning widget in hand. In some cases, the difference is subtle.
Why Products Fail
Analysts Corner
AUGUST 22, 2022
According to an AI copywriting bot Note: If you want my personal opinion on why products fail, read part 2 of this story. Source: stanciuc Product failure is the bane of every entrepreneur and product manager. But what are the most common reasons products fail? Liking and sharing the article is highly appreciated!
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Creating an ART Planning Board – SAFe
My Agile Partner
OCTOBER 22, 2023
The ART Planning Board, formerly known as the Program Board within SAFe, is a highly valuable tool worth exploring. Even if you’re not working with SAFe, it can prove to be a formidable asset for efficient program management. What is the ART Planning Board in SAFe? When to Use the ART Planning Board?
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Everything You Need to Know about Product Portfolio Strategy
Roman Pichler
JANUARY 22, 2024
Listen to the audio version of this article: [link] What Is a Product Portfolio Strategy and Why Does It Matter? A product portfolio strategy is a high-level plan that helps you maximise the value a group of products creates. The product portfolio strategy is therefore far from being a fixed plan.
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