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Exploring Marty Cagan’s Product Operating Model! Last Thursday, we hosted a taster workshop on Marty Cagan’s Product Operating Model (POM). It was good to exchange insights with professionals from Schiphol, Flatpay, Wonderkind, and ASML. Thank you Joel Laumans, Laurens de Knijff, Saskia Riedstra , Menno Meeldijk, and Derek Fidler for sharing initial insights into your product operating model. The session was a good starting point, and there is still much to explore on how the operating model is experienced from different perspectives. Key takeaways from the session • The POM isn’t just for product teams — it impacts the entire organization, cross discipline • There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — figure out what works for the people in your organisation • Moving towards the POM means embracing uncertainty — focus on a mindshift to adapt when necessary • Aligning priorities across teams is crucial — co-create priorities with your team and communicate them across departments to ensure alignment • Measure and iterate—map out where you stand today across the POM pillars, set priorities, and revisit in six months to track progress and adjust where needed. It was an engaging session, and we're excited to continue the conversation! How does your team move towards the Product Operating Model? Let’s discuss in the comments! #ProductOperatingModel #ProductLeadership #ProductManagement #Workshop #ContinuousImprovement

Exploring Marty Cagan’s Product Operating Model! Last Thursday, we hosted a taster workshop on Marty Cagan’s Product Operating Model (POM). It was good to exchange insights with professionals from Schiphol, Flatpay, Wonderkind, and ASML. Thank you Joel Laumans, Laurens de Knijff, Saskia Riedstra , Menno Meeldijk, and Derek Fidler for sharing initial insights into your product operating model. The session was a good starting point, and there is still much to explore on how the operating model is experienced from different perspectives. Key takeaways from the session • The POM isn’t just for product teams — it impacts the entire organization, cross discipline • There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — figure out what works for the people in your organisation • Moving towards the POM means embracing uncertainty — focus on a mindshift to adapt when necessary • Aligning priorities across teams is crucial — co-create priorities with your team and communicate them across departments to ensure alignment • Measure and iterate—map out where you stand today across the POM pillars, set priorities, and revisit in six months to track progress and adjust where needed. It was an engaging session, and we're excited to continue the conversation! How does your team move towards the Product Operating Model? Let’s discuss in the comments! #ProductOperatingModel #ProductLeadership #ProductManagement #Workshop #ContinuousImprovement

What should you take into consideration when moving to Figma? This is what our Figma experts Felix Mauricio Fraile Schumacher and Tjapko Vermeulen shared during a knowledge session at DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs). The main takeaways:  1. Map all processes and tools, and which tools Figma will replace 2. For every spot you’ll use Figma as a replacement, create a proof of concept of how it should work 3. Test this concept with your users (designers, design system team, development, PM’er, PO’s, BA’s, etc.). In the end everything is about testing and iterating, also when it comes to your design operation ;) We love to share our tips and tricks with product teams, so if you're looking to improve your product operating model, get in touch! #figma #toolMigration #productOperatingModel #designOperations

It's time to catch up! We foster long-term relationships, not only with our clients but also with our colleagues from the past ❤️ During our Hike One alumni event, we enjoyed good conversation, food, and drinks with the people who joined us from the beginning. It was amazing to hear about how they've been and the companies where they are currently working. We're proud that so many of our old colleagues still feel like Hikers 🫶 #HikeOne #team #celebration

March 4th our strategist Oscar Jonker will share all the ins- and outs on taking action based on your customer journey. With experience at companies ranging from Marktplaats to Lightyear, Oscar will share: - How to conduct research to map your customer journey - How to get your stakeholders on board - How to organise an opportunity workshop to get in action mode - How to test solutions - How to have the customer journey inform your product roadmap Register for the webinar 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQFUaXMu (Recording will be available afterwards.)

What is the right design system tool for you? It depends... The right tool saves time and effort for the product team, enables collaboration, and increases visibility & adoption. Things to consider: 1. Budget and team The seats and roles you need and the resources you have available will automatically limit your choices. 2. Workflow integration Aligning with your existing tools will save you time, money and possibly difficult discussions. 3. Scalability Take into account the future growth of your system, and how you will handle version control. 4. Flexibility What do you need to accommodate your unique workflow, branding or formats? 5. Automation Do you need a tool that can auto-synch, auto-update and auto-write for you? Our Design System experts have updated the design system comparison sheet with all the pro's and con's 🔗 https://lnkd.in/da9C4T-A Drop a message if you're currently considering which tool to use, or face challenges in maturing your Design system. 

Using email and excel files to manage your user panel is a data breach waiting to happen. Today our UX Researcher Boyd Emmen shared how to set up your user panel correctly: 1. Assemble your team 2. Decide who you want to recruit 3. Decide how you want to invite people 4. Select a panel management tool 5. Create an incentive plan 6. Decide who is allowed to (directly) use the panel? 7. Outline a communication plan 8. Keep the panel up to date Interested in the recording? Send a DM or leave a comment. #BeyondDesign #UXResearch #UserPanel #ResearchOps

"When users experience smooth cohesive interfaces, they instinctively trust the product more." We enjoyed the latest read by Felix Lee from adplist.org on why Design Debt checks work magic. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ep2Fwvm7 #productdevelopment #designDept #UXdesign

From all of us at Hike One, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful New Year! Here’s to continuing creative collaborations in 2025! Do you want to get creative and build your own cardboard house? Laura van Wijk and Hanna Halontka got you covered. Find the link to the template in the comments.

Join our webinar 14th of January and learn the in’s and outs of building a customer panel with Boyd Emmen. With a panel, your business can quickly gather feedback on new ideas, test assumptions, and track customer satisfaction over time. Using your panel allows you to innovate your product in a secure manner. Do you recognise it? You are looking to connect with (niche) B2B customers or ensure a steady stream of participants for ongoing research and don’t want to focus on the constant hassle of planning and scheduling interviews. Join Boyd Emmen, UX Researcher at Hike One, for an insightful webinar on: ✅ The pro’s and con’s of a panel ✅ How to set up research panels effectively ✅ Determining if and how your organization can benefit ✅ Simplifying recruitment to save time and effort ✅ How to get started (from scratch) 👉 Don’t miss out—sign up now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9J9faeM Can’t attend the live session? Register also and receive the recording after the event.