77: The only article you’ll ever need on prioritization
When faced with all the things you could and should be doing, it can be tremendously hard to decide which to do, let alone which to do first.
PRODUCTHEAD: The good, the bad and the ugly of machine learning
» Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed
» DeepMind’s AlphaFold solves a complex protein folding problem in days rather than years
» Netflix and the BBFC automate age certifications for content with a staff-trained algorithm
» YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has the unintended consequence of creating echo chambers
» An algorithm widely used in US courts for predicting future criminality exhibits racial bias
» Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya explores the impact of biased facial recognition algorithms on human rights
PRODUCTHEAD: Better teams need better leaders
» Leaders have a disporportionate impact on the psychological safety of their teams
» Effective teams feel their work means something and makes a difference
» A servant leader’s motivation begins with a consious choice to serve others without self-interest
» A leader can show support and respect by approving and following a team’s social charter
Q&A: What lessons from antiquity would you apply to product management?
“So this this might seem a bit odd, but are there any lessons from antiquity given your background in Classics that one might apply to product management in the year 2020?”
Tagged with: product vision
PRODUCTHEAD: There are only 5 product strategies
» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness
» Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors
76: Manage the whole product
A product is often a complex combination of several products and services. Some you create yourself, some are created by others. You’re responsible for the whole lot, even if they’re not all directly in your control.
PRODUCTHEAD: Being able to see the chessboard
» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness
» Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors
PRODUCTHEAD: Digital inclusion and accessibility
» Practical accessibility and inclusion guidance from UK and US governments
» Accessibility guides to various impairments by disabled gamers for the gaming industry
» Making your content accessible and inclusive isn’t ‘dumbing down’
» Professionals want clear, concise information, not jargon or complex terms
Managing product managers
A virtual roundtable discussion for product leaders and C-level roles.
We’ll be discussing:
how to measure product manager performance;
how to provide opportunities for career growth; and
the challenges of managing teams of product managers and product owners.
Q&A: What’s the difference between a product manager and a business analyst?
“Hi Jock, What’s the difference between a product manager and a business analyst?”