Tag: career-development

Building a competency matrix for product job families

Product Management

A competency matrix is a structured framework organizations use to evaluate, align, and map skills across different roles.

Dr. Marina Stojanovski
Dec 27, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read

What does a fractional product manager do?

Product Management

A fractional product manager (FPM) is a part-time, contract-based product manager who works with organizations on a flexible basis.

David Theil
Dec 20, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
A Guide To Integrated Product Teams

A guide to integrated product teams

Product Management

An IPT isn’t just another team; it’s a strategic approach that breaks down unnecessary communication blockades for open communication.

Bartosz Jaworski
Dec 18, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read

Using the power and interest grid for stakeholder management

Product Management

To help demystify stakeholder management, you can use tools that introduce a structured approach for your product team.

Bart Krawczyk
Dec 13, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
A Guide To RACI Vs. RAPID Vs. RASIC

A guide to RACI vs. RAPID vs. RASIC

Product Management

Role-definition frameworks like RACI, RAPID, and RASIC take a structured approach to assigning roles and clarifying accountability.

Praveenkumar Revankar
Dec 12, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read
UX Designer Or Design Engineer? Or Both?

UX designer or design engineer? Or both?

UX Design

Design engineering is becoming integral to UX roles. But how is this shift impacting job descriptions for UX designers, and what can you do about it?

Neel Dozome
Dec 10, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Using Disagree And Commit For Collaborative Decision-Making

Using “disagree and commit” for collaborative decision-making

Product Management

“Disagree and commit” is a management principle that encourages team members to voice their opinions during the decision-making process.

Sara Nguyen
Dec 10, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
Understanding Value Exchange To Boost Product Success

Understanding value exchange to boost product success

Product Management

Value has many forms outside of the exchange of money for products/services. It can be in the form of saving time, increasing revenue, etc.

Joel Polanco
Dec 6, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read

A guide to transitioning from a data engineer to product manager role

Product Management

Whether you’re seeking a fresh challenge or simply curious, this guide provides a roadmap to one of the most dynamic transitions in tech.

Kayode Adeniyi
Dec 3, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
Lessons From Product Failures- Why Commercial Feasibility Matters

Lessons from product failures: Why commercial feasibility matters

Product Management

Product failures are abundant in recent history, and usually happen when a product has commercial feasibility risks.

Antonio da Fonseca Neto
Dec 2, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Product Designer Vs. UX Designer: Roles, Skills, And More

Product designer vs. UX designer: Roles, skills, and more

UX Design

Call it what it is. Product designers and UX designers have unique roles, even if their titles often get swapped. In this blog, know the difference and own your expertise.

Allie Paschal
Nov 20, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
A Guide To Content Switching

A guide to context switching

Product Management

Continuously switching between various tasks and activities strains cognitive resources and leads to feelings of fatigue and overwhelm.

Christine Van Wyk
Nov 18, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read