Product Vision: The North Star for Product Success A product manager's secret weapon? A clear and compelling product vision! What is it? It's the guiding light that aligns your team, stakeholders, and product around a shared future state. It's the "why" behind your product - what problem are you solving, and for whom? Why is it important? Focus & Direction: A strong vision keeps everyone on the same page, prioritizing tasks and driving decision-making.expand_more Innovation & Growth: It inspires the team to push boundaries and develop solutions that meet future market needs. Long-Term Success: It ensures your product evolves alongside your customers and industry trends. Short-term vs. Long-term vision? ⏱️ Think of it as a two-pronged approach: Short-term vision: Sets clear, actionable goals for immediate impact and market needs. Long-term vision: Defines the product's aspirational state, guiding strategic development. How to Develop a Product Vision? Gather Input: Talk to stakeholders, analyze trends, and prioritize user needs. Align with Strategy: Ensure your vision supports the company's overall goals. Be Iterative: Adapt your vision based on feedback and market changes. Ready to create a product vision that drives success? Let's connect and discuss strategies! Join our community for more updates : https://lnkd.in/gM5zSjCz #productmanagement #productvision #innovation #leadership #productmanagement #productvision #innovation #leadership #growth #strategy #letsconnect Subhasis Chandra Prashasti Pankaj Yash Dhawan Swati Sorte Vijay Kumar Adusumalli Vidita Mahesheka Rakhi Agarwal Sultan Shaikh Yagna Swarup Pinjala Naveenkumar S.S Yash Dhawan Kaitav Shah Sanjit Singh Sharma Arjun Bakshi
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🚀 Excited to share insights on building a robust product roadmap! 🛤️ In the dynamic realm of product development, it's crucial to navigate through various concepts like mission, vision, and values to chart a course for success. Let's break it down: 🔍Mission: It defines your intent and purpose at present. A well-crafted mission statement clarifies your business's intentions, focusing on the value it brings to the world, inspiring your team, plausibility, and specificity. 🔮Vision: It's the outcome you seek, painting a picture of the future. A solid vision statement addresses the target customer, the benefits addressed, and what makes it unique. It's about impacting lives and shaping the future world. 🧭 Values: These are beliefs and ideals guiding behaviors, serving as your compass. They shape your company culture and inform decisions, ensuring alignment with your vision and mission. 🗺️ When it comes to product roadmap, laying this foundation is crucial. It provides clarity and direction, ensuring that every detail and decision contributes to the overarching mission, vision, and values. ✨ By aligning your roadmap with your mission, vision, and values, you not only create a clear path forward but also inspire your team and stakeholders towards a common goal. . . . . #ProductManagement #Strategy #VisionaryLeadership #RoadmapBuilding
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𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 We hear it all the time: "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧." It’s become a buzzword in tech, but let’s break it down—𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰? In my 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, I’ve seen this truth play out: when your team and stakeholders understand the why behind your product, magic happens. 🔥 Here’s how a solid product vision fuels growth: 1️⃣ 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 A clear vision isn’t just about direction—it’s about purpose. When people know why they’re building something, they move from “just a job” to shared mission. Teams operate like a well-oiled machine, making daily decisions with confidence because they know the goal. 2️⃣ 𝐈𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 Today’s users are more informed than ever. They can tell when a product is just chasing trends vs. genuinely trying to solve a problem. A clear vision gives your product authenticity and shows customers you’re invested in solving a meaningful challenge for them. 3️⃣ 𝐈𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 The landscape shifts—new trends, new tech, changing needs. A strong vision helps you stay resilient, guiding prioritization even as the environment changes. It’s the anchor that keeps you steady and focused on what truly matters. If your product vision isn’t clear, start with one question: 👉 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨-𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘴? The answer is your north star. 🌟 Embrace it, communicate it, and let it drive everything you do. #Product #ProductManager #ProductManagement #ProductVision #Leadership #TeamAlignment #CustomerFocus #GrowthMindset
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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐌𝐬 🚀 With several years in product management, I’ve learned that a clear strategy is the backbone of a successful product. Here are my key tips for crafting one that stands out and delivers value: 🧭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Define a North Star that aligns with company goals. Keep it inspiring but grounded. 👥 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭 Develop personas, conduct research, and stay close to customer feedback. Solve real problems. 💡 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 What sets you apart? Focus on differentiators and emphasize outcomes, not just features. 🛤️ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 Use frameworks like RICE or MoSCoW for ruthless prioritization, and communicate trade-offs clearly. 📈 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐏𝐈𝐬 & 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 Define OKRs and metrics that track impact. Use these as a feedback loop to refine your strategy. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 Involve stakeholders early, communicate often, and use storytelling to bring your vision to life. 🔄 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 Review regularly, embrace experimentation, and iterate based on data and user insights. A strong product strategy is a guide for decision-making and alignment. Master these fundamentals to lead with clarity and drive lasting impact. #Product #ProductManagement #ProductStrategy #Leadership #PMTips #ProductManager
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Struggling to Define a Product Roadmap that Syncs with Company Goals and KPIs? Crafting a product roadmap that aligns with your company’s goals and KPIs is the secret sauce to success for a product manager. Here’s how you can make it happen in 5 steps 1. Understand the Big Picture 🔹 Know Company Goals: Understand your company's mission and strategic objectives. 🔹 Identify KPIs: Determine the KPIs that company is chasing for near, short and long term. 2. Engage and Collaborate 🔹 Involve Stakeholders: Get input from end users, internal customers, team members and department heads. 🔹 Foster Collaboration: Encourage open communication and brainstorming. 3. Communicate Clearly 🔹 Articulate your potential roadmap: Explain problem statements and relevant solutions in a simple and compelling language. 🔹 Invite feedback: Keep stakeholders involved by seeking feedback. 4. Make Roadmap Tangible 🔹 Add timeline: Break the solutions into small achievable stories with a clear delivery date. 🔹 Estimate impact: For each release, estimate the immediate and short term impact on KPIs. 5. Measure and Evolve 🔹 Measure Outcomes & Gather Feedback: Continuously track the impact and gather feedback from stakeholders and customers. 🔹 Stay Flexible: Be ready to adapt your roadmap with evolving customer needs and business changes. Remember, a well-aligned product roadmap is your ticket to achieving stellar outcomes, driving innovation and staying relevant in your organisation. How do you create product roadmap? #ProductManagement #Leadership #Vision #Innovation #Success #KPIs
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𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒕 : As an aspiring Product Manager, making informed and effective decisions is crucial. Here’s a toolkit of heuristics to help you navigate the complexities of decision-making: 1. Picasso's Bull Principle : - Simplify complex problems by stripping them down to their core elements. - Remember how Picasso reduced a bull to a few lines? Apply the same logic to find the essence of your problem. 2. The Happiness Test - Ask yourself: "Will this decision bring long-term happiness to our users and team?" - If the answer is yes, you’re on the right track. 3. The Untangled Test - Ensure your decision isn't based on tangled assumptions or biases. - Break down your reasoning and check for any hidden complexity or confusion. 4. The CEO Test - Think like a CEO: "Is this decision aligned with our company's vision and goals?" - This helps ensure your choices support the bigger picture. 5. The Mom Test - Would you be comfortable explaining your decision to your mom? - If she would understand and support it, it's probably a good decision. 6. The Only Option Test - Consider if you’re choosing an option because it seems like the only one. - Explore alternatives and ensure you’re not settling for the path of least resistance. By using these heuristics, you can make smarter, more confident decisions that drive success. #product #productmanager #productmanagement #decisionmaking
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🌟 Crafting a Vision: The Heart of Product Management 🌟 Have you ever wondered what truly drives successful product development? For me, it all starts with a clear and compelling product vision. This vision isn't just a lofty idea; it's the 🌟 North Star 🌟 that guides every decision and keeps the entire team aligned and motivated. A well-defined product vision acts as a beacon, illuminating the path forward and helping to navigate through the inevitable challenges and uncertainties. It ensures that everyone, from developers to marketers, is rowing in the same direction. 🚣♂️🚣♀️ But how do you go about defining such a vision? It begins with understanding your customers deeply. 👥 What are their pain points? 😣 What solutions are they seeking? By putting the customer at the heart of your vision, you ensure that your product remains relevant and valuable. 💡 Next, it's essential to communicate this vision clearly and consistently. 🗣️ A vision that isn't shared or understood by the team is as good as non-existent. Regularly revisiting and reinforcing this vision can help keep the team focused and inspired. 🔄✨ Moreover, a great product vision should be ambitious yet achievable. 🎯 It should stretch the team to innovate and excel, but also be grounded in reality to ensure it can be realized. 🛠️ Lastly, flexibility is key. While a vision provides direction, it's important to remain adaptable and open to change. 🔄 The market evolves, customer needs shift, and sometimes, the best-laid plans need to be adjusted. 🔄📈 So, how do you define your product vision? What strategies or practices have you found most effective in ensuring your team stays aligned and motivated? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! 💬👇 #ProductManagement #ProductVision #Leadership #Innovation #TeamAlignment #Strategy #CustomerFocus
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🚀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🚀 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁." - 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘆 This quote by Alan Kay perfectly encapsulates the essence of product management for me. As product managers, we're not just stewards of existing products, we're architects of the future. We don't wait for trends to emerge, we identify them, translate them into solutions, and iterate until we've crafted something truly innovative. It's about taking a deep dive into user needs, leveraging data and insights, and then pushing boundaries to create experiences that delight users and shape how they interact with the world. What's your favorite quote that inspires you as a product manager? Share it in the comments! 😉 #productmanagement #innovation #futureofwork
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As product managers, we often get caught up in the details of features and roadmaps. But let's take a step back. What truly drives a product's success? It's the why behind the what. Understanding your product's purpose is like discovering its soul. It's what ignites passion in your team, guides decision-making, and resonates with your customers. When your product has a clear purpose, it becomes more than just a solution; it becomes a catalyst for change. So, how do you uncover your product's purpose? For me, it starts with deep empathy for the users, understanding their pain points, and envisioning how the product can be their hero. How do you bring your product's purpose to life? share you thoughts to help other PMs. #productmanagement #purpose #mission #vision #productstrategy
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𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 1) Have had the opportunity of building products in the past, and I can say that there are things I wish I had known before starting. As a product manager, there are researches (spikes) I should have done, questions I should have asked myself, and clarity I should have gained. But I believe it's never too late to learn—neither for me nor for you, my readers! Before launching into product development, here are the key things every product manager must do, know, and understand: 1️⃣ 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 Every product exists to solve a problem. Define the problem clearly, validate it, and ensure it’s worth solving. A product with no problem to address is doomed from the start. 2️⃣ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Who is your product for? Study your users’ pain points, behavior, and preferences. Building without truly knowing your audience is like aiming for a dartboard in the dark. 3️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 A great idea isn’t enough—evaluate the competitive landscape. Understand what’s already out there and identify the gaps your product will fill. 4️⃣ 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Why should people choose your product over others? Your unique value proposition (UVP) should be crystal clear and directly tied to the needs of your target audience. 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 How will you measure the product’s success? Outline your goals (e.g., user adoption, revenue, or retention) and identify the metrics you’ll track to stay on course. ❓ 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝘩𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑜? 𝐷𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝘩𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡? 𝑊𝘩𝑎𝑡 𝑑𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑠𝘩 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝘩𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡? #ProductManagement #Innovation #Leadership #ProblemSolving #ProductDevelopment
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