Product Management

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The 7 Best Examples of Product Roadmap Software

Product roadmap software are designed to streamline your product management process. Here are some of the best.

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8 Essential Product Management Tools

The right product management tool can streamline software development, facilitate project management, and more. Here are eight of the best.

The 5 Best Version Control Tools for Your Team’s Unique Needs

Your team needs a version control tool? Here’s a breakdown of some of the best platforms on the market, from Git to CVS, and Perforce Helix Core.

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The User Story: What It Is and How It’s Used

Want to find out what happens when you mash story time with software development? Learn the definition of the user story, get some examples, and find out how they’re used as a launchpad for development work.

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KPIs: What They Are and Why You Need Them

How do you know that you’re hitting your goals? Sometimes, you need some kind of metric to track progress. That’s what KPIs are for.

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How Backlog Grooming Helps Your Dev Team Get More Done

Heart palpitations. The trickle of cold sweat down the back of your neck. The clawing sense that you’re drowning under a wave of unfinished tasks. You realize the one thing that was supposed to keep you organized is now the source of your anxiety: your product backlog has gotten out of control. What do you do now?

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What Is a Minimum Viable Product?

Heard the term minimum viable product (or MVP) and not sure what it means? Find out what it is, what it’s used for, and what you need to know before creating your own.

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6 PMs on How They Got Their First Product Manager Jobs (and How You Can Too)

“How to get started?” is probably the single most popular question asked about any role. Whether you’re considering a career switch or are fresh out of school, you’re here to learn how people land their first product manager jobs. We asked six product managers to tell us how it’s done.

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Is a Product Management Certification Important? 6 PMs Weigh In

In some fields, a certification is an asset that lets you stand out from the pack. In others, it’s an absolute requirement. Which is it for product management? We asked six product managers for their insight.

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What Is a Product Roadmap? (With Tools and Templates)

There was a time when you needed to keep maps in your glove compartment just in case you got lost. Any company that needs to make sure they don’t stray from their core goals need a product roadmap to keep everyone aligned. Here’s what that is and how to build one.

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Product Manager Responsibilities According To 5 PMs

Does your organization have a product manager? Do you know what they do? Don’t feel too embarrassed if you don’t know the answer to that question; you’re not alone. Because product managers handle strategy and need to maintain close relationships with many teams, it’s not always clear what a product manager’s responsibilities really are. But getting a product from idea to market is a long, difficult journey, for which product managers are crucial. Find out how they do just that.

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