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Why Curiosity Matters in Product Management
Why Curiosity Matters in Product Management
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How do you use AI to enhance your product features and benefits?
It is critical to check for bias in your AI solution. How will you recognize bias and can you monitor for it over time? A classic example is bias in resume recommendations that picked up nuanced language differences between genders and different background, amplifying bias in certain populations.
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What are the best tools and frameworks for product managers to compare competitors' features and benefits?
Value proposition should be tied with feature comparisons. It is easy to get into a 'feature war' mentality where you focus on plugging the gaps. BUT, you should be very clear on your product's unique value and strengths and make sure you are optimizing those. Consider whether a gap is really important or if your resources are more effectively applied on further differentiators.
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How do you foster a product culture and mindset that supports your product strategy?
To get buy-in for product strategies, PMs need to think holistically about their product success to truly understand business challenges from an inside-out and outside-in perspective. The best strategy may not involve new features; it may be other investments - partnerships, technology improvements, marketing, etc. Focus on inside-out to understanding the competing priorities of your broader organization. If your CEO is focused on margins, you aren't going to get anywhere proposing an expensive new product investment. Focusing on outside-in means truly understanding the business needs of your buyers and users. Their challenges may require a focus on how to improve internal adoption or how to reduce maintenance costs.
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