Let's dive into what makes a product release not just good, but phenomenal: being customer-centric. 👥💡 Remember, it's not about just pushing features out the door; it's about crafting stories that resonate, solutions that matter. The core of your product release should be built on understanding and solving your customers' real-world problems. 🏗️ Here's a quick blueprint to ensure your next release is as customer-centric as can be and nails that story: Listen More, Assume Less: Before you even draft that release plan, dive deep into customer feedback. The gold is often in the details we overlook. I’ve seen this time and again, from my journalism days to leading marketing at AI firms, the story is king. Your customers' stories should shape your product narrative. Beta Test with Real Users: Nothing beats real-world application. Get your product in the hands of a diverse group of customers early on. Their insights can pivot a 'meh' feature into a 'wow' experience. Educate and Inspire: Don't just list features; show your customers how these updates will transform their day-to-day. As someone who’s been on both sides of the marketing table, trust me, the story you tell is as crucial as the product you sell. Gather and Implement Feedback Post-Release: The work isn’t done at release. Customer feedback post-launch is a treasure trove. Celebrate Successes and Learn from Missteps: Every release has its highs and lows. Share your wins and lessons learned with your team and customers. Transparency builds trust and loyalty. Let’s build not just products, but experiences that leave a mark. #CustomerCentric #ProductRelease #MarketingLeadership
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📣 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 How top companies transform good products into great ones? The secret sauce isn't locked in a boardroom—it's sitting right in your customer feedback inbox! 🕵️♀️ In 2024, customer-centric product development isn't just a strategy—it's survival. Here's why: Take 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆'𝘀 2024 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 customization. They didn't just guess—they listened. 🎧 • Customer suggestions directly influenced their most personalized recommendation engine yet • Feedback loops reduced user churn by 22% in Q1 Feedback Collection Matters: Not all feedback is created equal • Implement multi-channel listening (surveys, support tickets, social media) • Create low-friction feedback mechanisms • Prioritize quality over quantity 📊 Transformative Approach: Turn feedback into actionable insights • Categorize feedback systematically • Establish clear escalation protocols • Create cross-functional feedback review processes • Develop rapid prototyping capabilities 🚀 #ProductManagement #CustomerFeedback #ProductInnovation2024
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I've had the chance to re-read the superb guide by my colleague Nikolina Belic on the importance of Product Discovery, and how it can make or break product launches! I highly recommend this guide. It is only 45 pages long, and the amount of insights you will get surpasses some 300+ page books that I have read. You can get the guide for free here 👉: https://lnkd.in/dqmBq7Qy Below are some of the many quotes from the book that stand out to me: 🕵♂️ "Without proper product discovery, it’s very easy to get blinded by the “opportunity” you constructed in your mind. In this scenario, you are actually cherry-picking on the facts in an attempt to support and validate your idea." 🔄 "After the launch, you need to listen to customer feedback and monitor the market to make sure your future product releases are meaningful and satisfy evolving user needs. Continuous discovery is the only way you’ll ensure customer retention and stay competitive." 🙆♀️ "In terms of developing user personas, it’s important not to fall into the trap of creating fictional characters that are based on assumptions, not real-life data. Personas should represent a larger group of potential customers, reflecting the wants, jobs, and needs of your users. Empathy mapping is an integral part of defining your user personas." 👩🔬 Forming a hypothesis means formulating an assumption about your product (or planned feature) that you can put to the test and evaluate. By definition, a hypothesis implies limited knowledge. Therefore, you need to validate your ideas “in the wild.” 📉 The cost of reworking a product after development is far greater than the cost of conducting thorough market validation beforehand. Validation acts as a critical checkpoint to ensure that the product is on the right track for success and pivoting when needed.
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Should You Build Exactly What Your Users Ask For ? ❌ 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭! 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲: - Isolated Ideas: Features must align with your overall strategy. - Understanding Solutions: Users know their problems, but you design the solutions. - Overcomplication: Adding too many features can confuse, not improve. 𝐀 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. - Dig Deeper: Understand the "why" behind requests. - Use Your Expertise: Interpret user needs through your product knowledge. - Experiment Thoughtfully: Test ideas on a small scale first. How do you balance customer feedback with product vision? #ProductManagement #Strategy #Product #Technology
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"Product-Market Fit: Understanding Your Customer's Needs" Product-Market Fit is a dynamic and iterative process that requires a deep understanding of your customers' needs, continuous feedback loops, and the ability to adapt and refine your product accordingly. The needs and desires of the target audience = the product features and benefits Focus on creating a product that meets the core needs. Product-Market Fit Cycle 1. Understanding the Market 2. Identifying Customer Needs 3. Value Proposition 4. Customer Feedback 5. Iterate into product development Contact me let's work together on your product idea. #ProductMarketFit #Productmanagement #productdevelopment
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How often do you seek Customer Feedback? Innovation isn’t just about having brilliant ideas; it’s about listening, learning, and evolving. As a product manager, I have realized that the most impactful innovations come from understanding and incorporating feedback from customers or users. Feedback is a goldmine of insights. It tells us what’s working, what isn’t, and what could be better. By actively seeking and valuing feedback, we open the door to continuous improvement and meaningful innovation. Some of our best advancements have been sparked by customer suggestions and observations. Whether it's a minor tweak or a major overhaul, each piece of feedback has the potential to lead product success to greater heights. Here are a few ways I believe feedback fuels innovation: ⭐Identifies Pain Points: Direct feedback helps uncover issues that might not be obvious from an internal perspective. ⭐Validates Ideas: Hearing from users can validate our assumptions or challenge us to think differently. ⭐Encourages Collaboration: Engaging with feedback fosters a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice contributes to the solution. ⭐Drives Customer-Centric Solutions: Ultimately, innovation should serve the end user. Feedback ensures we’re aligned with their needs and expectations. Incorporating feedback isn’t always easy, and it requires a willingness to adapt and sometimes even pivot. But the rewards are immense – stronger products, happier customers, and a more dynamic innovation process. How has feedback driven innovation in your experience? #Innovation #Technology #CustomerExperience #ProductDevelopment
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