Job to Be Done (JTBD): My Definition
A Job-to-Be-Done is a clear statement describing what a group of people is aiming to achieve or resolve in a specific context. The word “job” does not refer to the actual task or a particular method to accomplish it (which is the job of the solution used by the customer), but rather to the overarching […]
Product Positioning: my definition
Product positioning is about how your product is uniquely perceived by a specific set of target customers. It highlights how your product solves their specific problems and stands apart from alternatives, emphasizing where your product excels and delivers the most value to that audience.
Pricing as a feature: Monetizing commodity SaaS products – with Neeraj Singh, CEO @ Neeto
Welcome to the Reasonable Product Podcast! I’m your host, Salva, and today we’re diving into the intricate world of monetizing commodity digital products. I’m thrilled to have Neeraj Singh, the CEO of Neeto and Bigbinary, joining us to discuss this complex and somehow misunderstood topic. In our discussion, Neeraj and I explored the challenges and […]
From CPO to CEO: Dealing with Pricing, Revenue, Leadership, and OKRs – Jonathan Landau (CEO @Movu)
In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Landau, CEO of Movu, to share his transition journey from CPO to CEO. It’s a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with moving from a product-centric role to the helm of a company. Movu is the leading Swiss Marketplace for moving services. Jonathan guides us through […]
Tech and Product cuts in 2024 and why this is actually good for Product
As history repeats itself, we enter 2024 witnessing massive layoffs in product departments and product companies. Global companies such as Google (”hundreds” headcounts cut), Twitch (500 headcounts cut), Duolingo (10% of contractors), Instagram (60 headcounts cut), Amazon (”hundreds” headcounts cut), Discord (170 headcounts cut) as well as within more niche but still excellent companies such […]
The Product Value Triangle®: Why Good PMs (Even Tech Ones) Cannot Shy Away from Monetization & Communication
One of the questions I hear most frequently is, “What should Product Managers do?” or “What is a part of a PM’s job/role?” or even “What are some must-have skills to become or grow as a PM?” Well, while the exact role may vary among different companies, there are some elements (or areas) that are […]
🗺️Roadmaps Still Shine – Don’t let (fake) agility justifications fool you!
Have you already heard the clumsy excuse “We don’t have any roadmaps, we’re agile!” 😯 ? Roadmaps are great companions for agility. Learn how to answer those who would like you to believe the opposite, or disguise a lack of planning as agility. ⛔ Beware – controversial thoughts below this line. Read at your own […]
Shall I get a product certification? Or a Product Management training/class?
Shall I get a product certification? Or a Product Management training/class? Which book do I have to read to become a good PM? 🤔 I get these questions every day, from PMs who are new to the job and from people who’ve been in the industry for some time, including in leadership positions. Today was […]
2023 product #wishes
For this new year starting, I wish to my fellow product folks out there: Did I miss anything? Feel free to add your wishes to the list with a comment! #productmanagement #work #product #comment #impact Originally published on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7015667856600113153
#frameworks or no #frameworks in Product Management
I still see too many LinkedIn posts and so-called product frameworks telling what you can and cannot do in product organizations. In the years I’ve learned to be less dogmatic about tiles and about what makes “perfect product organizations. Who said that you can or cannot have PMs alongside POs? Or where to draw the […]