Last week we looked at Personas as a means of product concept investigation. This method focuses on the people who may use the products being considered for development. Problem scenarios …
Pursuing the Right Product Ideas or Features
Whether your product team is large or small, you have a limited amount of resources. You must be thoughtful and careful in choose what product ideas and features to pursue …
The Product Concept: Questions to Ask
Before any product direction can be undertaken, you as product manager need to develop your product concept. This is not a thick, in-depth document. Rather, it is a 30,000-foot look …
TOWS: Step Beyond A SWOT Analysis
Last week we considered the benefits and use of the SWOT Matrix that mapped out Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Today, we’re going to look at the TOWS Matrix. You …
What is a SWOT Matrix?
How does your product measure up in the competitive marketplace? A SWOT matrix and the resulting analysis can help you get a clear view of where you stand. First: What …
The Value of the GE-McKinsey Matrix
Last week we began our exploration of tools to help manage your product portfolio with a discussion of the BCG Growth-Share Matrix. Today, we’re going to look at the GE-McKinsey …