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 …
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 …
What are Useful Product Management Tools?
There are a plethora of product management tools available to help teams in every phase of the product lifecycle. Starting with this post and continuing over a number of upcoming …
Key Performance Indicator: Clear Definition of Done
Today I’m going to reveal the first of six new key performance indicators gleaned from the latest Global Study of Product Team Performance. But, before I do, I’d like to …
How Does Your Company Develop Ideas and Prioritize Requirements?
Today we’ll consider responses to two more questions from the Global Study of Product Team Performance. How do your organization’s practices compare to the findings shared by survey participants? Question: …