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Product Management

Highlights from November’s ProductTank meetups

Podcast

Building an Associate Product Manager program at Miro – Thor Mitchell (Product Executive-in-Residence, Balderton Capital)

B2B product management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)

Building Product Teams

Business Strategy

Data Driven Product Management

Digital Transformation

Diversity and Inclusion

Minimum Viable Product

OKRs

Prioritisation

Product Design

Product Research

Product Development Process

Product Ethics

Product Discovery

Product Leadership

Product Management Career

Product Strategy

Stakeholder Management

🌎 <a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/world-product-day/" style="color:#FFFFFF;text-decoration:underline;">Happy World Product Day!</a> Be sure to celebrate product, yourself, and your peers today! 🎉

Leading product ops at Delivery Hero with Koen Dubelaar

Connecting fans to creators at Spotify (Dariusz Dziuk, Product Lead, Spotify)

Everything wrong with the product management job market. And how to fix it

Mistakes, learnings, and a product person’s relentless journey into leadership

Louron serves as the Editor at Mind the Product, bringing nearly a decade of experience in editorial positions across business and technology publications. For any editorial inquiries, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Louron Pratt

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a moment to reflect on the insightful articles that captivated our readers&#8217; attention and provided a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of product management. With over 1.7 million visitors to the MTP blog this year, we extend our gratitude to all who contributed, read, and shared product insights throughout the year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now, let&#8217;s delve into a compilation of our top 10 articles that not only stirred discussions but also offered valuable perspectives:</span></p>
<h2>How will ChatGPT change product management?</h2>
<p>Embarking on a journey of discovery, this article explores the enchanting impact of ChatGPT on my personal approach to product management. From improving communication to redefining innovation, ChatGPT became more than just a tool—it became a trusted companion in the product development adventure. We published this article at the very start of the year, how close were our predictions…?</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/how-will-chatgpt-change-product-management/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out what we predicted  </a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Revolutionising product with ChatGPT</h2>
<p>Sharing the hands-on experiences that transformed my product development process, Senior Global Product Manager, Jing Hu looked at how real-world applications could be impacted ChatGPT. Jing explained that while ChatGPT could provide some assistance in certain areas, human input and decision-making were still crucial in ensuring the success of product management.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/a-deep-dive-into-how-ai-can-help-product-managers-succeed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read some of Jing’s best takes</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>What I learned in my first 7 months as a product manager</h2>
<p>Stepping away from AI for a second…it was great to see such a warm reception from Isaac Vargas, Product Manager at Microsoft. He shared valuable insights, challenges, and lessons from the initial six months in the dynamic role of a product manager.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/7-things-ive-learned-in-my-first-6-months-as-a-product-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover seven of the best tips from one of Microsoft’s finest</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Airbnb product management shift: The view from product leaders</h2>
<p>A hot topic towards the latter stages of 2023 was Airbnb’s decision to shift the role of product managers. We covered what was happening, and interviewed several product leaders to hear the challenges this may bring in the dynamic product field.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/airbnbs-product-management-shift-the-viewpoint-of-product-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read product leaders’ take on this ever-evolving debate</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Is full stack product management a good idea?</h2>
<p>In a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of full-stack product management, Šejla Vatreš, Product Lead from Sarajevo, based in Dubai brought up the controversial conversation, and suggested a few alternatives. What do you think? Is full stack product a good idea? Let us know.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/is-full-stack-product-management-a-good-idea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack of all trades, master of&#8230;some?</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>The first 90-day plan for new product leaders</h2>
<p>Navigating a product leadership can be a challenging task, especially if it’s your first leadership position. Shubhansha Agrawal, Head of Product at Yel, comprehensively broke down the first 30/60/90 days of a product leader based on the lessons she has learned in her extensive career. We hope that product leaders, old and new, found value in reading this article in 2023.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/the-first-90-day-plan-for-new-product-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Navigate those unknown leadership waters</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>Product management in the era of AI and Machine Learning</h2>
<p>Heading back to the theme of the year, Prashant Mahajan, Founder of Zeda.io, discussed the opportunities that lie ahead for product managers due to the rise of AI and ML. Prashant walked us through the opportunities, the challenges, and the best practices to consider when dealing with new tools.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/product-management-in-the-era-of-ai-and-machine-learning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Understand the peaks and troughs of AI</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>3 tips for product managers at companies learning how to do product</h2>
<p>Is it possible for your company to deliver great products if it’s learning how to develop products at the same time? Asked Marta Rolak, Product Director at Springer Nature. To help those going through product transformation within their organisations, she shared actionable tips for those still on the journey of introducing product management.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/3-tips-for-product-managers-at-companies-learning-how-to-do-product/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn how to do product from scratch</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>The role of an AI product manager by Hiroki Nakamura</h2>
<p>In a great ProductTank Tokyo session, Hiroki Nakamura, a seasoned AI product manager, this article provides a glimpse into the day-to-day responsibilities, challenges, and strategies employed by Nakamura in shaping the future of AI-driven products. He also had some time to examine how AI is transforming the product management industry.</p>
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<li>So…what is an AI product manager again? <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/the-role-of-an-ai-product-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catch up on the talk here.</a></span></li>
</ul>
<h2>A case study: The journey to becoming a product-led company</h2>
<p>Closing our compilation is a detailed case study from the amazing Kirsten Mann, CPO at Prospection. She reflected on the transformative journey of a company toward a product-led approach. This article explores the key milestones, strategies, and lessons learned in becoming a product-centric organization. It is worth putting some time aside to have a read of this deep dive.</p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.mindtheproduct.com/a-case-study-the-journey-to-becoming-a-product-led-company/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dive deep into PLG here</a></span></li>
</ul>
<p>Here&#8217;s to another year of learning, growth, and breakthroughs in the exciting world of product management! If you have any thoughts, questions, or article ideas, don’t hesitate to get in touch at editor@mindtheproduct.com</p>
<p>See you next year for more product management goodness.</p>

core/freeform

It’s the Strategy, stupid – Andrew Martinez-Fonts (VP Product, Honeysales)

LLM workflows for product managers: 3 key takeaways (Niloufar Salehi, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley) – ProductTank SF

How to survive the next phase of tech – Jonty Sharples (Product and Strategy Consultant)

Transformed: Moving to the product model by Marty Cagan

Product teams in flux – Pendomonium+#mtpcon roadshow: Berlin

AI in practice at Berlin’s leading companies – Pendomonium+#mtpcon roadshow: Berlin

Product teams in flux – Pendomonium+#mtpcon roadshow: Amsterdam

Product teams in flux – Pendomonium+#mtpcon roadshow: London

What’s next for product management in 2024? Nichole Mace (SVP Product and User Experience, Pendo)

“You’re not as competent as you think” 5 lessons from Ken Chin on navigating a product career (CPO, Spark Networks)

ChatGPT, Airbnb, and Leadership: Our top 10 product posts in 2023

Louron Pratt

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