Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of February 2, 2015

Top Product Management Blog Posts of the WeekLooking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!

  1. A VALUABLE Rubric for Product Requirements:  Nils Davis offers both an infographic and a podcast episode explaining how the VALUABLE rubric offers a more consumer-directed approach to writing good requirements.
  2. The Zen of Product Management #1: EQ and Social Capital: Hiring the “smartest” people doesn’t always ensure that a product manager will be successful in the long run. Paul J of Pivot Services says to focus on EQ, or emotional intelligence.
  3. The Revenge of the Fat Guy: This post by Ben Horowitz outlines some common myths associated with product market fit.

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Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of December 29, 2014

Weekly PM Blog PostsLooking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!

  1. Outside in View’s Product Management Rules: Jennifer Doctor lists her top 18 rules for product management and product marketing.
  2. Do You Run Your Organization By Ideas or Hierarchy?: This infographic and article come from Michael Ray Hopkin, who discusses the importance of teamwork from a product management perspective.
  3. Product Management Lesson From Ralph Baer, Father of Console Video Games: According to Christopher Cummings, product management is more than a job; it’s an art.

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Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of December 22, 2014

Top PM Blog PostsLooking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!

  1. “Free” Sells (Business Model Required): According to Rich Mironov, free offerings can boost the product you want to sell. Check out this blog post to find out how.
  2. The Value and Risk of Competitive Analysis: John Peltier explores the purpose of competitive analysis and how it can boost (or hinder) your product.
  3. 3 Ways Gran Turismo Takes Product Management to the Next Level: The creators of the video game Gran Turismo prioritized collaboration to create a truly innovative product. Courtesy of Daniel Elizalde.

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Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of December 15, 2014

Weekly PM Blog PostsLooking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!

  1. All Product Managers Want For Christmas Is…: Still trying to decide what you want for Christmas? Janna Barstow compiled a list of the perfect gifts for product managers!
  2. How to Manage a Product with a Global Team: Anders Linsdorf identifies the challenges a PM team may face if its members are spread across the country–or even around the world.
  3. If Not You, Who?: While a PM is a great resource for for product knowledge, Steve Johnson says you shouldn’t feel pressured to be the go-to for sales calls and development.

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Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of December 1, 2014

Top Product Management Blog PostsHappy December! Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!

  1. Qualitative User Insight: Why You Need It and How to Get It: Nis Frome of Alpha UX offers four ways to generate quality user data, without getting caught up in the numbers.
  2. What Does a Product Manager Do at Hubspot: Have you ever wanted to know? Jeremy Crane offers an inside look.
  3. The Product Manager’s Challenge: Monetizing a Clean Combustion Engine: Mariya Lyublina of Startup Product chronicled her experience at The Product Summit. Her challenge? Identify the right customers for a clean-emissions combustion engine.

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