In technology-driven companies, the engineering group is the dominant force that drives most product decisions. In such companies, the person assuming the...
The softwareminds (www.softwareminds.com) study on "Software Product Management" proves that companies that value product management have a much shorter time...
Gabi: One thing I would point out is "technology driven" and "engineering driven" are not necessarily the same thing. There are many technology driven ...
Hi Dan, I'll comment later on the technology-driven and engineering-driven issue. You stated that "The relevant facts are a competitive comparison of growth ...
Gabi: To your comments: "This argument is easily countered by any wily executive. They can blame the lack of growth or slow growth on anything (sales channel,...
... Rather than making a case to executive management for being market- driven, I recommend taking steps that enable the company to become market-driven. I...
... thing. If the senior management team does not believe in the value of market focus, no product managers will ever be successful in the firm. I completely...
This is a job description from another group, and the interesting thing is the position's title: "product development marketing engineer". I need translation....
Excellent points and I think Dave's recommendations would prove to be very effective. My experience has shown that one, be it executive of product manager,...
MSF is very good example and working case. I think the answer is to explain cultural changes required from inside pain points that require improvement. That...
Hi, Indeed the conclusions you outlined confirm what I had thought and experienced in my interactions with many executives. In most cases, they won't budge...
Gabriel: While I agree these are the usual situations, you do not necessarily need to wait for such traumatic events to occur to drive or prepare for change....
Product Management Opportunities in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences PM Consortium Meeting Thursday, July 29, 7:45 - 10:30 a.m. We all have lived through the...
Director of PM Opportunity in Florida - Protect a strong recurring revenue base while growing new businesses - Manage migrations of customers across platforms ...
Is it the product manager who writes a business case along with an MRD and use cases? Or is it the product marketing manager who writes a business case along...
In traditional organizations. the Product Marketing build the business case along with the marketing plan. Why? The Product Marketing manager has and owns the...
The owner of the task cannot be determined by title alone as these are highly ambiguous names. In some companies the product marketing manager and product...
Dan, Thanks for the detailed reply. One comment you made caught my attention: In some companies the product marketing manager and product manager are ...
Gabriel: Unfortunately, there I think there will always be a certain level of ambiguity involved. You stated quite well that "product Management is a broad...
Hi Dan, Indeed so and I fully concur. Well put. The problem with being multi-faceted and multi-disciplined is the lack of focus. In these situations a...
Gabriel: It is a problem I know far too well. Unfortunately I don't have an answer, as it is a "double edged sword". If your firm is in the situation I...
Does anybody in this group work at T-Mobile in Bellevue or have contacts in Product Management, Marketing or Project Management there? I have applied for a...
I have to agree with Dan. Titles have different definitions in different companies, especially between large and SMB. My advice is to take advantage of the...
I, too, will have to throw in my agreement and support for a team approach. In my experience, the best success I have had using written business plans resulted...
I also agree with Dan. However, the concept of "managing up" as you describe it can be effective only when executives allow this to happen. Some executives...
Perhaps it's because I'm used to start-ups (inside or outside of larger organizations). I've found that managers just want work to get done, and for someone to...
All, By popular request, we have added an August event for the enjoyment of fine hors d'oeuvres, beverages and networking. Join us next Thursday, August 19 ...
I have prepared a short survey that explores the effects and degree of the engineering-driven environment people may experience at their workplace. The survey...
One of the respondents to the survey noted that: "you should give some idea of how long it's going to take. Plus, you should let people quit at any point in...
FYI. Course syllabus is also available at: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/PSPM/files/Miscellaneous/ Thanks, --Gabriel www.blackblot.com _____ From: Mara...
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