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Hi everyone, sharing my insights from session 9 of the Fellowship Product Management Program by Growjunction. Topic: PM Case solving Part 1 -Exploring Product Case Studies: Delved into real-world examples such as WhatsApp and Amazon Prime Business to understand product case solving techniques. -Design Evaluation: Examined design principles through Dieter Rams' Ten Principles of Good Design and introduced the CIRCLES Method for a structured approach. -Product Improvement Analysis: Studied case studies from Uber and LinkedIn to understand methods for enhancing products. -Restaurant Search Scenario: Discussed strategies and considerations for solving product challenges in a restaurant search context. -Estimation and Metrics: Addressed common challenges and best practices in estimation and metric analysis for product management. This session was immensely enriched by the mentorship of Kunal Parekh, whose guidance transformed theoretical knowledge into practical, actionable strategies for real-world application in product management. #Growjunction #FellowGrowJunction #ProductManagement

Hi Everyone, This is the learning☺️from Week 1 of the Fellowship Product Management Program by Growjunction Topic: Product Management Roles Our mentor Kunal Parekh provided an insightful overview of various aspects of Product Management. He discussed the concept of a Product, the importance of adopting a Product Mindset, and the stages of the Product Management Life Cycle. He also elaborated on the objectives of Product Management and the significance of achieving a Product-Market Fit. In addition, he differentiated between B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) models and emphasized the need for a Product Thinking approach. To illustrate these concepts, he cited real-world examples from renowned companies such as Amazon, Zomato, Uber, and Airbnb etc. This session offered a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities in Product Management, and the examples helped in relating the theoretical concepts to practical scenarios. #growjunction #fellowgrowjunction #productmanagement

This one skill will make you a favorite of your boss. You will help your company save time and money by focusing on what is right to do now vs something else. Your job is to prioritize things to do for yourself and for your team. Learn prioritization from the framework used by Ian McAllister, Ex- Sr. Director of Products at Uber. Simple and yet effective way to prioritize your projects. #productmanagement Follow Lokesh Gupta and ProductHood School for more such awesome resources for your growth. PS - Join my next cohort to learn product management on ProductHood School

This skill is very important but equally difficult to master. If you can nail it then you will excel in every job (irrespective of domain or role). You will help your company save time and money by focusing on what is right to do now vs something else. Your job is to prioritize things to do for yourself and for your team. Learn prioritization from the framework used by Ian McAllister, Ex- Sr. Director of Products at Uber. Simple and yet effective way to prioritize your projects. Follow Lokesh Gupta and ProductHood School for more such awesome resources for your growth.

Which is your fav framework for prioritization? Comment below.

Hi Everyone, This is the learning from Week 3 of the Fellowship Product Management Program by Growjunction Topic: User Research, Market Research & Product Types - Part 2 My learnings from this module 1. User Journeys & Personas: User journeys involve knowing what users do, how they feel, what they experience, and what they expect from the product or service. User personas describe who the users are, what they do, what they want to achieve, what they don't want, their challenges, and how they find and buy the product. For example, customers of different personas shopping on Amazon experience a journey that includes browsing different products, feeling both excited and overwhelmed by choices, enjoying a smooth checkout process, and expecting fast delivery and good customer service. 2. Empathy Maps: Empathy maps focus on the tasks users are completing and the answers they need, the feelings they are experiencing and what matters to them, the pain points they are facing, the factors influencing them, and the ultimate goals they are trying to achieve. For example, empathy maps in Uber include booking a ride and checking ETA. Users feel anxious about being late but relieved when seeing the driver's progress, are frustrated with surge pricing, and aim to reach their destination on time. 3. Reactive Research: Reactive research involves primary research using product documentation and past usage patterns, as well as secondary research through surveys, interviews, and other methods to gather insights. For example, reactive research in Netflix involves looking at past viewing patterns and product documentation and conducting surveys and interviews to understand the viewers. 4. A/B Testing: A/B testing is about comparing different versions to see what works best, understanding why the comparison is being made, determining how users are divided for the analysis, and deciding when the comparison should occur. For example in Facebook, A/B testing might compare two versions of the news feed to see which one gets more user engagement. Thanks to the mentor Subham Bose #Growjunction  #fellowgrowjunction  #productmanagment

What does the magic crystal ball say 2025 will look like for Product Operations? 🤔 My co-author Jake Brereton asked me this last night as we hosted our round table on the Product Ops Playbook (which was a lot of fun too!). 📔 I feel Product Ops - as a role - has now proven itself, and now businesses are asking HOW it can help me, not IF it can help me. Product Ops actually pays for itself (see link in comments for an article on this), we have settled on the value it provides, what it should/shouldn't be doing, how to measure success - and businesses are opening up brand new roles to lap up the strategic support it brings. 💰💪 📈 2025 will see growth again in tech teams, and it is a perfect time to invest in Product Ops to grow efficiently, sensibly, and do more with less. The role is proven, so there will be a lot less nervousness about making that leap for many businesses. 🙏 --- To my peers and friends in Product Ops - what do you think 2025 will hold? --- If you have not downloaded the Product Ops Playbook yet (It's still FREE!), link is in the comments below

Hi Everyone, This is the learning☺️from Week 1 of the Fellowship Product Management Program by Growjunction Topic: Understanding the product management role My learnings from this module!!😎 1.What is a product? Explored the essence of a product beyond its physical form, understanding it as a solution to a problem or a fulfiller of a need.💫💫 2. Product mindset and its importance: Emphasized the significance of adopting a product mindset, illustrated through real-time examples like Uber and Airbnb's transformation of the hospitality sector.🎋🌼 3. Product management demystified: Unpacked the multifaceted role of a product manager, balancing between business objectives, user needs, and technical feasibility.🌐 4. Turning data into insights: Learned strategies for leveraging data to gain actionable insights, essential for informed decision-making and product optimization.🍁 5. Achieving product-market fit: Explored the concept of aligning a product with the needs and desires of its target market, ensuring a strong resonance and demand.🌱 6. Data-led product application: Discussed the role of data in guiding product development and iteration, driving continuous improvement and innovation.🌟 7. B2B vs B2C: Contrasted the nuances of business-to-business and business-to-consumer product landscapes, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities each presents.🤩🤩 Thanks to the mentor Kunal Parekh 🙏 for the enlightening session! #Growjunction #fellowgrowjunction #productmanagement

Hi everyone, this is the learning from Session 12 of the Fellowship Product Management Program by @Grow Junction Date: July 20, 2024 Topic: PM Case Solving Part 1 #My learnings from this session Exploring Product Case Solving using examples such as WhatsApp and Amazon Prime Business. Analyzing Product Improvement using case studies from Uber and LinkedIn. Discussion on Restaurant Search Example. Addressing Estimation and Metrics challenges. This session was enriched by the mentorship of #Kunal Parekh

🔻As we step into the final month of 2024, I can’t help but reflect on how life changing this year has been for me as a Product Manager and it still feels surreal. 🔻From mentoring aspiring PMs to speaking on stages to launching my Product Sense Guide eBook, and working on exciting Healthtech and Fintech projects. 🔻For me, this year has been all about growth, challenges, continuous learning, connections and putting myself out there. 🔻This year, I’ve come out of my comfort zone, faced social anxiety and imposter syndrome to grow effectively as a Product manager, I’ve felt like I wasn’t a good PM, I have felt like the best PM in the world as well but most importantly I have showed up everyday to learn and grow. 🔻So this December, my focus is on wrapping up strong, sharing valuable insights, and preparing for an impactful 2025 because why not? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing with you all: 📌 Lessons I’ve learned as a Product Manager. 📌Challenges I’ve faced as a Product Manager especially this year 📌 A new open source project I collaborated with other amazing PMs with for entry level product managers. 📌 Tips and resources for anyone looking to break into product management and many more🎉 What about you? What’s one goal you’re working on this December? #HelloDecember