The Scaled Agile Framework, or SAFe, might sound like a contradiction in terms. The agile methodology for software development is designed to help companies operate nimbly — without being slowed down by processes or constrained by a rigid plan — so that they can deliver value to customers more quickly and efficiently. But what happens when a small, agile company grows into a large enterprise?
Are you battling between Monday vs. Asana to select one of them as your official project management tool but need more detailed information about each? Read the in-depth analysis of both project management software provided below to gain an eagle's eye perspective.
If you’re looking to become a better product manager, you’ll need to be familiar with the terms and concepts that are central to the job. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 50 common product management terms that you should be aware of. From customer discovery to product development sprints, this list will ensure that you’re up-to-date on the latest terminology and practices in the field. So don’t wait – start learning today!
Want to know about the best applications for product managers in 2023? In this blog, we’re sharing our top picks for the best software for product managers, so that you can take on your project with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started with project management software, or an experienced professional who wants to improve your workflow, these tools will help you get ahead of the curve.
As a product manager, you’re constantly faced with new challenges and opportunities. To stay ahead of the curve and make sure that you’re taking the best advantage of all the tools at your disposal, it’s important to have a strong toolkit at your disposal. That’s where this blog comes in – to highlight the best tools for product managers in the market right now. From task management software to data management tools, we’ve got you covered.
A properly developed and shared product roadmap can add massive value to an organization — and provide a big boost to the product’s chances for success. When built and shared the right way, a roadmap can align key participants across the company around a shared set of goals and plans. It can build stakeholder enthusiasm for the product. And it can help ensure everyone is steering in the same strategic direction. But roadmapping is a challenging process.
If you’re like most Product Managers, chances are you’re spending far too much time tending to your product roadmaps. We’re not referring here to roadmapping in the strategic sense: reviewing your product roadmap, weighing priorities, making adjustments to timelines, updating strategic goals, discussing capacity levels with your teams, etc. That’s time well spent and there are no shortcuts for the decision-making that is exclusively yours.
Notifications are a crucial component of most products, but they come with a catch. None of us likes to be interrupted, yet we want to see new information — like direct messages, time-sensitive tasks, or attractive product updates — as soon as it’s available. How can you balance these two needs? It can be frustrating for users when a product or service doesn’t allow them to control their notification experience.
As a product manager, have you ever had to say no to improving your app’s notifications because of how complex the project seemed? If yes, you’re not alone. At Courier, we frequently see product teams deciding not to work on notifications. And PMs aren’t making that decision because a good notification experience is not important for their SaaS product or service — quite the opposite.
One reason product management is such a difficult profession is that you are responsible for the success of your products, but you don’t have authority over most of the people whose help you need to bring about that success. So it all comes down to your persuasion skills. To illustrate some of the challenges Product Managers face in persuading coworkers and decision-makers, try this hypothetical.
