Top product management reads in September

From an in-depth look into the product job market, to creating LLM workflows for product managers, read on for a quick recap on what popular articles were shared the most on Mind the Product in September.

In part 1 of this two-part series, James Gunaca, a product leader, shares key insights into the rapidly changing landscape of the product management job market. Drawing from interviews with over 50 product managers, hiring managers, and recruiters across three continents, this article explores the new challenges facing candidates and employers, the rise in competition, and how recent trends are reshaping the hiring process in tech.

Marina Chernyshova, a Senior Product Designer, highlights the opportunities for collaboration improvement between product managers and product designers. She explains how it’s very important to define and record all main agreements and always try to convey your idea to your colleague as unambiguously and visibly as possible.

Clear communication and mutual understanding are essential to avoid misinterpretations and ensure that everyone is aligned towards the same goals.

At ProductTank SF this year, Niloufar Salehi, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, dived into the world of LLM workflows and explored practical solutions for product managers. With LLMs evidently being unreliable and non-deterministic, do they do really well that product managers can capitalise on? Niloufar believes that data, insights and patterns can become revolutionary with AI in addressing the problems for product managers.

With new tools or AI features coming to market, many of us have started to experiment with how they might help us do our jobs better. One of the most talked about tools for product people as of late is ChatPRD, billed as an on-demand Chief Product Officer who can draft and improve your PRDs while coaching you to become a better product manager. Earlier this month, we spoke with Claire Vo, LaunchDarkly's CPO, and ChatPRD's founder to find out.

In this article, Roopam Choudhari, Staff Product Manager at Walmart, explains how to master product feature prioritization using a proven system based on Value, Impact, and Ease.

Prioritization is a complex and essential task that requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of both the product and the market. It involves more than just picking and choosing features; it's about making informed decisions that drive the product forward and deliver the most value to users and clients alike.

This is where the pointing system comes in handy; the three pillars of Value, Impact, and Ease provide a robust framework for prioritization. By systematically applying this approach, you can ensure that your product decisions are strategic, balanced, and aligned with business goals.

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