https://www.25friday.com/articles/how-nearshore-development-transformed-lessonup-insights-from-ceo-daan-giesen-on-partnering-with-25friday-in-portugal2024-06-18T16:48:00.000Z0.5LessonUp and 25Friday on Nearshore Developmenthttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JCp8g47xZs/hqdefault.jpg25Friday spoke with Daan Giesen, CEO of LessonUp, about his experience with nearshore development and his choice for Portugal and 25Friday. LessonUp is a platform for teachers and has grown from 6 to 40 FTE during Daan's involvement. 25Friday has been LessonUp's nearshore partner for several years and currently provides a team of 6 software engineers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_JCp8g47xZs11292024-06-19T13:36:12.000+00:00yesnono https://www.25friday.com/articles/25friday-product-guru-insights-3-janet-bumpas2024-07-31T10:54:54.350Z0.525Friday's Product Guru Insights #3: Janet Bumpashttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7wRoB58pJIE/hqdefault.jpgJanet and Jasper discuss the concept of a product vision and its importance in guiding product development. They explore how a product vision is the heart of a great product company, providing a view of where the company wants to be in the future and the customer experience it aims to deliver. They discuss the process of creating a product vision, including understanding customer insights, market trends, and technology. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining focus and alignment, as well as the role of storytelling in communicating the product vision. Janet discusses the concept of strategic storytelling in product pitches, emphasizing the importance of identifying a strategic shift in the world and positioning your product as a solution to the new reality. She also explores the differences between B2C and B2B product organizations and the challenges of aligning sales and product teams. Janet shares her observations on the evolution of product management, from a time when engineers were undervalued to the rise of the product operating model. She discusses the spread of this model to different regions, including London and Stockholm, and the changing landscape of product management in the Netherlands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7wRoB58pJIE2672product vision,customer experience,strategy,roadmap,storytelling,alignment,strategic storytelling,product pitches,B2C,B2B,sales,product operating model,Europe,Netherlands,Product Management2024-07-31T10:03:41.000+00:00yesnono https://www.25friday.com/articles/25friday-product-guru-insights-2-saeed-khan2024-05-06T23:00:00.000Z0.525Friday’s Product Guru Insights #2 - Saeed Khanhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kijaBM-dupI/hqdefault.jpgIn the 2nd edition of 25Friday’s Product Guru Insights, we dive deep into the strategic essence of product management with Saeed Khan, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience. This session checks in on the foundational need for disciplined leadership and strategic thinking in product development. Saeed discusses the critical importance of understanding customer problems thoroughly before jumping to solutions, using roadmaps to guide development rather than dictate it, and moving beyond superficial prioritization frameworks to methods that genuinely align with business objectives. Saeed’s approach not only illuminates the path for emerging product leaders but also reinforces the principles that seasoned professionals must revisit to drive sustained product success. Join us to gain from his extensive experience, as Saeed shares strategies that have proven effective across various market dynamics and organizational sizes, offering a wealth of knowledge that 25Friday and our community can leverage for growth and innovation. Learn more from Saeed’s perspective on Product via his Medium page and about his business, Transformationlabs.iohttps://www.youtube.com/embed/kijaBM-dupI37632024-06-19T11:53:21.000+00:00yesnono https://www.25friday.com/articles/25Friday-Product-Guru-Insights-1---Randy-Silver2024-07-03T13:51:21.853Z0.525Friday's Product Guru Insights #1 - Randy Silverhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eO9a2eAdHqk/hqdefault.jpgProduct Guru Knowledge: The Importance of Curiosity In this session, we focus on the importance of Prioritisation, People, Processes, and Perception. These concepts are more than theoretical; they are practical tools essential for guiding companies towards growth and innovation. Randy Silver, touches upon these four P’s in depth. He explains the power of balancing priorities and making decisions, fostering a collaborative and effective product team, managing processes to enable efficient delivery, and understanding and influencing stakeholder perception. Randy also highlights the value of curiosity and empathy in product management and the need for cultural sensitivity in a global environment. He shares real-world examples of how the four Ps have been applied successfully and offers advice on managing change and seeking external perspectives. Something both 25Friday and Out of Owls are actively helping partners with.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eO9a2eAdHqk21982024-01-31T09:04:58.000+00:00yesnono