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Product Discovery: Building Products that solve Real User Problems
Does your product development feel like a bet? It definitely has elements of chance. But there's a way to stack the deck in your favor: Product Discovery.
It's not just brainstorming ideas. It's a system for deeply understanding your users' needs and building solutions that truly solve their problems.
By focusing on users and learning as you go, Product Discovery helps you create products users love, leading to long-term success. Want to learn more? We'll break down key principles and techniques to guide you through Product Discovery and avoid common roadblocks.
Sybren van Putten
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
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Product Management
March 2024
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10 minutes read
Product Discovery: Building Products that solve Real User Problems
Does your product development feel like a bet? It definitely has elements of chance. But there's a way to stack the deck in your favor: Product Discovery.
It's not just brainstorming ideas. It's a system for deeply understanding your users' needs and building solutions that truly solve their problems.
By focusing on users and learning as you go, Product Discovery helps you create products users love, leading to long-term success. Want to learn more? We'll break down key principles and techniques to guide you through Product Discovery and avoid common roadblocks.
Sybren van Putten
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
February 2024
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4 minutes read
25Friday Product Guru Insights #1 - Randy Silver
In our very first Insight, we focus on the importance of Prioritisation, People, Processes, and Perception. These concepts are essential for guiding companies towards growth and innovation. Something both 25Friday and Out of Owls are actively helping partners with.
Jasper Venema
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
January 2024
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7 minutes read
Product Vision: Aligning Organizational Goals for Strategic Success
In the dynamic realm of product development, the primary compass that guides your teams through uncertainties and challenges is a well-defined Product Vision.
At 25Friday, we recently hosted our 6th Product Circle for product people, delving into the complexities of product vision; a subject often underestimated but crucial for success. This article serves as a comprehensive recap, exploring the prerequisites for a robust product vision, the theoretical underpinnings that make it indispensable, and practical insights into crafting a compelling vision.
Sybren van Putten
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
December 2023
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4 minutes read
Is It Time to Rethink Product Roles in Your Organization?
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the role of product management has undergone a significant transformation. No longer are product managers solely responsible for crafting product features and overseeing their development. Today's product managers are expected to adopt a broader perspective, encompassing both product delivery and product validation, while driving business outcomes rather than simply churning out features and reporting on them.
Jasper Venema
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
November 2023
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2 minutes read
Bridging Perspectives: Unpacking Product Management Across Borders
Stepping into the buzz of the #MTPcon 2023 in London, it struck me how the term 'Product Owner' in the Netherlands can mean vastly different things. This got me thinking—how well do we really understand our own product roles back home?
Here's something to chew on: the title 'Product Owner' can mean anything from a team role to a managerial position in the Dutch tech scene. Does this flexibility help or hinder us? It's worth considering how organizations define these roles and the impact that it has on our products and teams.
Jasper Venema
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
October 2023
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3 minutes read
Insights from #mtpcon London 2023
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Jasper, my 25Friday colleague, in attending #mtpcon London 2023. This prestigious event brought together top product management professionals, offering invaluable insights and industry trends.
In the following sections, we'll dive into the key takeaways from speakers that we found particularly interesting for product professionals in the scale-up arena.
Sybren van Putten
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products
Product Management
October 2023
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10 minutes read
Roadmapping
In the field of product development, roadmapping plays a vital role in guiding the path towards success.
Sybren's article "Roadmapping" dives deep into the art and science of effective roadmapping, offering valuable insights and practical guidance, and we invite you to join the conversation! 🚀
Sybren van Putten
Product Management Consultant
Specialised in scaling SaaS products