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Product managers have many ideas and intuitions of where AI could add value in the product. But they don't have an easy way to prototype by autonomously 1️⃣ gathering product data, 2️⃣ writing great prompts, 3️⃣ systematically testing it and 4️⃣ iterating. So they have to regularly beg engineers for their time... which obviously means friction 😬 Nailing the right prompts for your AI feature is a very iterative process. No way around it, and it cannot be done on slack.

With so many moving parts, the product development life cycle can often feel like a game of Tetris with the difficulty level set to hard. 😓 Every move brings a new set of challenges, creating unanticipated gaps in the process and chipping away at your team's efficiency. As gaps pile up to the limit, you wishfully hope for a way to swim past these setbacks and go from ideation to iteration in days instead of months. 🚀 With AI-powered research, your wish can turn into a reality. Find out how: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHyJMcUm

"With so many moving parts, the product development life cycle can often feel like a game of Tetris with the difficulty level set to hard." 😰 If this resonates with you, check out our latest blog post 👇

Many product teams are experimenting with how to incorporate generative AI to make the way the build products more efficient and effective. But how can you use AI-led research to make sure that your customers love what you're building? We explored how:

📖𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🧠 Marty Cagan explores ten critical topics for the product community in 2024, from the evolving roles of product managers and leaders to the impact of generative AI on product decision-making: "Product Predictions 2024." #productmanagement #product #productstrategy #productdiscovery #agile #businessagility 

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, staying ahead means constantly reevaluating our approaches to product management. Marty Cagan's "Product Predictions 2024" on the Silicon Valley Product Group website is a treasure trove of insights, wisdom, and forward-thinking that every product manager, from novice to veteran, should ponder 🚀. Cagan dives deep into the nuances of our roles, the dynamics of product teams, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He navigates through the evolution of product management practices with a keen eye, highlighting how the role of product leaders is shifting and the emerging significance of Product Ops. It's not just about the tools we use but how we engage with customers, embrace Product Ops, and leverage AI to unlock unprecedented value 🤖. This article is a clarion call for us to adapt, innovate, and lead with empathy and insight. Whether it's rethinking our strategies, doubling down on customer engagement, or integrating cutting-edge technologies, Cagan's predictions offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the future product landscape. Let's use this as a platform for dialogue. How do these predictions align with your experiences? What steps are you taking to prepare for these shifts in the product management paradigm? Join the conversation below. https://lnkd.in/etZv_mDc #ProductManagement #Innovation #TechTrends #AI

What questions do you have about AI in Product Development? In the #POSummit we explore practices, ideas and tools that can help you in your role as a #ProductOwner. Check out the full program here: https://lnkd.in/db9-cKnz #Agile #ProductManagement #Product #Lean

What questions do you have about AI in Product Development? In the #POSummit we explore practices, ideas and tools that can help you in your role as a #ProductOwner. Check out the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dvxHQJna #Agile #ProductManagement #Product #Lean

🚀 We're conducting more user research at Productbot! 🚀 Over the past 4 months, we've interviewed scores of product managers and it's helped us create an incredibly powerful tool for PMs and software teams. But the journey doesn’t stop here—we're diving deeper to perfect our solution with your help! 🌟 What's next? We’re looking for product managers who are eager to shape the future of AI-driven product management tools. If you have 2-3 hours to spare over the next 45 days, you could play a pivotal role in our next phase of development. This is more than just research; it’s a collaboration to pioneer a tool designed by product managers, for product managers. We are excited to hear your unique perspectives and integrate them into the evolution of Productbot AI. Interested in making an impact with us? Book a time with me here: https://lnkd.in/gNw9-_kq #ProductManagement #Innovation #Tech #AI #ProductbotAI

The larger the product team, the scarier it gets. 😮 Usually, when I speak to product managers, they kinda boast about how big the product team is. Let's take the product team as anyone who's in R&D, but not engineering. (No offense meant for engineering. They're a league of their own) But, as you scale this product team, it becomes extremely hard to keep things running smoothly as it was when you were a 5 member team. So, what can you do here? Overcommunicate. Never think since you've already mentioned something in a meeting, it has registered in everyone's mind. Keep your stakeholders and your team constantly updated. If they already know it, they'll ignore it. But if they're not aware of what's happening, that might escalate fast. Chase down what you need! Finding the relevant information in a big company is not as easy as it gets. Sometimes you're chasing a chain of information to get a simple snippet that could've been a short document. Sometimes you might be chasing your own tail. Regardless, keep chasing. You will find information and information is leverage. Document everything. This might be the hardest because it takes a ton of time. As much as possible, document everything you do. Let it be meetings, customer conversations, offsites, even lunch conversations. All of it doesn't have to be public. In the age of AI, documentation will never be an overload. As much as possible, keep it in a single location and searchable. (eg: use dates/keywords in titles) What else do you think is a hack you can use to make it work as your org scales up? #productmanagement #scaling