5 questions to ask before choosing product management training
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Do you know who said that? When people say you can learn product management by reading books and watching videos…I am amused.. You can get entertained, maybe informed, but learning and absorbing is not assured. That is my experience with many of the online …
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Why Product Management Training is Essential
Would you go to a doctor without a degree and training? Would you hire an architect to build your house, if that person has no training whatsoever? What do you think of the idea that these people could just “learn on the job”? While ridiculous as it sounds, something very similar is happening all the time when people are hired …
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The Rise of No-Code and Low-Code Platforms
Have you ever dreamed of transforming your app idea into a fully functional product in just a few weeks, without learning the complex world of coding? Well, today you’re in luck! No-code and low-code platforms have been around for over two decades like Mendix and Appian, quietly revolutionizing how software is created. But now, they are taking center stage in …
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Single vs multi product strategy
You will hear this in startup circles as sage advice: Build “inch wide, mile deep” Sounds kind of obvious, but there are arguments and evidence to the contrary. Single product vs Multi Product strategy for a #SaaS Startup One of the fundamental decisions a SaaS #founder must make is whether to focus on a single product or pursue a multi-product …
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Eliminating blind spots for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Imagine having a seasoned traveller by your side, someone who’s seen the terrain. Advisors bring knowledge – whether through consulting or guidance – offering direction and wisdom to navigate the unpredictable. Look at the Indian startup Zomato, for instance. As they expanded rapidly, they faced intricate challenges. Deepinder Goyal, Zomato’s …
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The dysfunction of product building
It’s hard to talk about this without sounding judgemental. Every team building a product has some of this, product managers see this: Dysfunction. So here are a few verses to deliver an otherwise sharp message, in a softer tone: Visionary’s Mirage Leaders envision grand designs, Yet confusion reigns in shifting lines. Priorities shuffle, goals obscured, A puzzle of objectives, shipping …
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Communication is key
Is communicating right more important than being right? Today I was having a discussion with my colleague about navigating organizations, specifically about driving change and building alliances. Something I was terrible at when I started off as a manager. I recall being promoted to a Support Team Lead position barely 8-9 months into my first job. – The company I …
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Challenges faced by startups
Every #founder who builds a product #startup wants this: Scaling a product startup from a small operation to a venture-scale company. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There are some pesky challenges related to development practices and technology that can make this journey a bit rough. Here are some of the common problems and how to get over it: …
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Deep diving into deeptech startups
#Startups are fast paced and risky. One category that stands out is that of #deeptech startups. These ambitious ventures delve into uncharted territories, often pioneering breakthroughs. While the rewards can be immense, scaling a deep tech startup is hard. Let’s talk about some of these challenges and strategies to overcome them. The Brewing Period: Patience is Key Deep tech startups …
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The fight worth fighting for
Life is unfair But you already knew that If you are a #startup building a #b2b product for US, EU, UK, then you will find that it’s extremely unfair. When I talk to #founders building from India for the world, it is at times disheartening to hear their challenges: – New entrant startup with bigger fund raise is all over …
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