Category: PRODUCTHEAD – Product management newsletter

PRODUCTHEAD is my free curated newsletter of the best articles, videos and podcasts from product leaders and commentators all over the world. All neatly packaged up in a weekly email delivery for your reading, viewing and listening pleasure. Curated by Jock Busuttil (jockbusuttil.com).

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» KPIs measure what you’re already doing, OKRs are for change

» Problematic OKRs are too big in scope, activity-focused and disconnected from strategy

» The Narrative, Commitments, Tasks (NCT) framework offers an alternative to OKRs

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» Most read edition: ‘Where does the time go?’ – a developer explains the work around the work

» Edition with most clicks: ‘The rift between design and product’ – reportedly designers covet the PM position

» Most clicked article: ‘How to structure a product organization’ – John Cutler and Leah Tharin talk product OS

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» Product-market fit is more elusive than ever in a dynamic market

» In deep-tech companies, it’s unrealistic to compete with your team on technical knowledge

» ‘Financial theatre’ occurs when the Board and product leadership aren’t communicating effectively

» There is room for both concrete and abstract thinking

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» Thinking purely in problems to solve can limit you

» The words you use to describe your proposition are really a test of how well you know your target users’ needs

» Find ways to ‘tilt the umbrella’: small considerate features for your users

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» Dysfunctional overwork has been rebranded as a desirable attribute in some organisations

» Working at a slower, more natural pace actually increases productivity

» Continuous accesibility via mobile devices has eroded autonomy and increased stress

» AI means every organisation is facing their ‘Kodak moment’ right now