Have you seen articles working hard to define what metrics can be OKRs and what can be KPIs?
Forget them.
Start again here with this very simple primer.
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Why do so many companies struggle with OKRs?
Exhibit A: Terrible examples to learn from.
Let's look at a few examples I found with a quick search today and see what makes them bad.
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OKRs without strategy are like setting off on a trip without deciding where you want to get to.
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The number 1 product voice on Twitter. Iโve expected this for some time, but Iโm excited to see what it is!
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โWeโll add it to the roadmapโ is the โIโll start going to the Gym in Januaryโ for Product Managers.
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โ All product managers need help.
โ Good product managers work hard and long to find answers.
โ Great product managers ask others for help.
To accelerate your growth as a product manager, ask for help. As many times as you need it.
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Product managers are typically very busy.
But don't let that make you feel good.
Being busy is not the same as making progress.
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Before you build a startup write downโฆ
1. The customer
2. Their problems
3. Current solutions
4. Your solution
5. Why now
6. Why you
The last two are most important. Market timing and founder fit.
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I didnโt realize just how much transformation means creating time for teams to think ! Especially those that currently rock from fire drill to fire drillโฆ.plus teams love deep thinking ! Remove the chaos and good things happen.
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"That goes without saying" are four very dangerous words. They imply that (1) we don't have to actually talk about things and (2) everything that's not mentioned explicitly is included. That way lies Corporatized Agileโข and EvilScrum.
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#Product #productmanagement team product Twitter - folks have any good links for managing risk and assumptions with their teams. Seeing a lot of dysfunction internally and while I have solutions Iโm interested to hear from folks what has been successful for them
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โWe used to be able to deliver something like that in DAYS, and NOW it takes WEEKs. Can someone tell me WHY?โ
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Product people, if a meeting doesnโtโฆ
- create alignment
- encourage collaboration to solve a problem
- help to prioritise or make a decision
- generate ideas
- unblock the team
- strengthen a relationship
Then donโt go! Use the time for a break or deep work. #productmanagement
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When to Say No to a Customer's Feature Request: A B2B Guide
(source: Reforge Groups)
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If you're struggling to keep your remote team aligned, connected, and communicating effectively, here are 6 resources that can help:
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My Confidence Meter is now used by numerous companies to cut through long prioritization debates and to replace opinions and politics with evidence-based decisions.
buff.ly/3dFDRHl
#productmanagement #tools #download
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Here is an updated version of my Sketchnote introducing Pyschological Safety - what it is, what the benefits of it are and what leaders need to do to create it - all based on the work of
Let me know if you find this useful.
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Still got a few seats for the cohort starting October 6th, come join us! twitter.com/GeePawHill/sta
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Awesome women in product, product manager portfolios, and how product teams work.
My 10 favourite product management resources of the week ๐งต โฌ๏ธ
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โGuiding principle: Think Big, Work Smallโ by Jason Yip
link.medium.com/e2abXv3nitb. I found this very useful explaining transformation to senior execs. Sharing with community.
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"The people in your org. are already self-organizing within the bounds of current constraints. don't like the results? look at the constraints." ~ twitter.com/WoodyZuill/sta
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For those of you working in transformation space - keep plugging away ! even when things donโt seem like they are moving , blockers seemingly insurmountable , keep bringing the energy. Orgs need change agents like you. Product thinking doesnโt come easy but it can be done.
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"Agile" requires courage. Sometimes picking up a book instead of a keyboard is the height of heroism. twitter.com/rohit1kotecha/
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PRDs are dead.
But that doesn't mean you should stop writing.
Here are 10 resources to help every product manager get better at creating product docs ๐งต โฌ๏ธ
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Avoiding burnout, how Yahoo! lost the Internet, and the four types of product-market fit.
My 10 favourite product management resources of the week ๐งต โฌ๏ธ
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One pagers are great way to drive decisions. Hereโs an effective one pager format:
1. Objective of document
2. Background of Problem Statement
3. Recommendation / Way Forward
4. Reasoning behind recommendation
5. Next Steps
Stick to 2 to 4 lines per section.
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Being more clear in your methods of communication will help you stand out from the crowd. I appreciate approach to being strategic with wording.
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@TheEvaBea let me know if the above resonates with you. Retweet at your leisure โฆ ๐
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Life is short. A rewarding career is likely to be a significant proportion of your life experience. You owe it to yourself and those around you to enjoy it !
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Expect moments of disappointment in your career just as you expect them in life. Disappointment is often less personal than you may imagine. Comparing yourself to others is tempting but rarely fruitful
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Obey the rule of โ3 thingsโ when presenting to investors or senior management. If your pitch has more than 3 things then re work it.
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Measure the things you care about and make them transparent. Make them a frequent topic of conversation with appropriate stakeholders. Results will follow.
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Be willing to compromise but for things you have a strong conviction on learn to explain yourself in a calm and assertive manner that is respectful and firm
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To get things done you have to 1) influence the right people 2) accept that timeframes and sequencing need to be negotiated 3) be willing to do the heavy lifting for the things that are important to you.
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Teamwork is key to solving worthwhile problems. Be honest and only involve others where they or you add value.
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Treat people well !! Mutual respect and courtesy are requirements for lasting collaboration.
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Prioritize meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships over networking. Trust is established by consistently delivering outstanding results.
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Time is a great equalizer. Be very conscious where/how you spend it. The topic you feel most uncomfortable talking to people who are senior may be a wise place to invest in.
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Strive for excellence. People only change their opinions of you after you have behaved contrary to their expectations multiple times. If you leave a bad impression it can take years to change.
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