Hiring trends, Duolingo, and DeepSeek: February's top product management reads
The month of February is all about settling into the year ahead after the January blues. In February, we published a range of content on Mind the Product to help you do exactly that, from Product Strategy to keeping you informed of what was happening in the technology space.
Curious to see what captured the community’s attention? Here are our top five most-read posts from February.
UK hiring managers reveal the realities of hiring product managers
It’s no secret that hiring in product at the moment is tough—both for candidates and hiring managers. Our deep dive into the realities of hiring product managers in the UK struck a chord with readers, revealing the gaps between expectations and reality. With insights straight from the hiring managers themselves, this post explored what makes a standout candidate, the challenges of defining product roles, and the skills that companies are truly looking for in 2024.
Lessons from Duolingo’s product handbook
What can product people learn from one of the world’s most engaging learning apps? In this post, we broke down key insights from Duolingo’s product handbook, unpacking the strategies that have made it a masterclass in gamification, habit-building, and user delight.
From leveraging A/B testing at scale to balancing fun with functionality, this article gave product managers plenty to consider when building sticky, user-first experiences.
30 questions you should ask about DeepSeek
AI continues to evolve at lightning speed, and DeepSeek is the latest language model that has people talking. But how does it compare to other AI tools? What should product managers be asking before integrating it into their workflow?
This post, written by AI expert Jing Hu, offered a structured way to evaluate DeepSeek, with 30 key questions to help PMs cut through the hype and assess its real-world applications. Given the growing role of AI in product management, it's no surprise this one made the list.
Deep dive: Enterprise product management
For many, enterprise product management remains a mystery—filled with long sales cycles, complex stakeholder dynamics, and the challenge of balancing customization with scalability.
Our deep dive into enterprise product management pulled back the curtain on what it takes to succeed in this high-stakes space. Whether you're stepping into an enterprise role for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this piece provided actionable insights into the challenges and rewards of building for enterprise users.
Take a few minutes out of your day to dive deep into enterprise products
What are common product diseases? And how can you overcome them?
This podcast episode on common product diseases with Radhika Dutt resonated because, let’s face it, we’ve all seen (or suffered from) these issues firsthand. But the good news? We also explored how to treat and prevent them, offering practical solutions to keep your product team healthy and thriving.
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As always, if you have a burning topic that you feel isn't covered enough in the product space, we'd love to hear from you! Please email us at editor@mindtheproduct.com to share your thoughts.
Stay tuned for next month’s top reads! Read our top five posts from last month here.
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Louron Pratt
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.
