Priyansh Srivastava

Just wrapped up an exhilarating journey through the Advanced Product Management: Vision, Strategy, and Metrics course on Udemy! 🎓💼 In this dynamic program, I delved deep into the core pillars of effective product management, gaining invaluable insights into crafting a compelling vision, devising robust strategies, and leveraging metrics to drive impactful decisions. Here's a glimpse of what I learned: 🔍 Understanding Vision & Strategy: Unraveled the true essence of vision and strategy and their pivotal role in product management. 🚀 Becoming a Visionary: Explored the qualities that define a great visionary and learned how to articulate a clear and inspiring vision. 🗺️ Crafting Effective Roadmaps: Mastered the art of creating agile roadmaps, essential for navigating the complex landscape of product development. 📊 Metrics Mastery: Gained proficiency in deciphering various metrics, from e-commerce to mobile and marketplace products, and understanding their significance in driving business success. 🧠 Data vs. Intuition: Discovered the delicate balance between relying on data and intuition in decision-making processes. 💡 Real-World Applications: Engaged with real-world examples, illustrating the practical application of advanced product management techniques. With a solid foundation in product management, I'm equipped to tackle challenges head-on and drive innovation in any organization. 💪 #ProductManagement #VisionAndStrategy #MetricsMastery #ProfessionalDevelopment #UdemyCourse #ContinuousLearning

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Would highly recommend Shreyas Doshi "Managing Your PM Career" course to all Product Managers who are looking for a deeper and more fulfilling career. It is the by far the most valuable experience I've had were I intentionally planning my career by making a 3 year lighthouse goal , LMS framework etc instead of just letting my career happen to me. No matter what level of product you are, give yourself five minutes to see if it resonates. https://lnkd.in/gx4m7GYB

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⚡ Key learnings after completing 30 days in Product Operations ⚡ ✅ 100% of my focus is process-related vs less than 20% when I was a Product Management Leader 📈 ✅ While my focus is on processes, I can't work in isolation. - - The people are part of any process - - Their roles and departmental needs need to be considered - - In a growing organization approaching 700 employees, finding and getting to know all the right stakeholders takes time but is so important to achieving success together. 🙌 ✅ It is important that Product Ops report directly to the CPO for buy-in and support in implementing cross-functional changes. 📣 ✅ Leaders will take the time to share their departmental processes and areas for improvement if they understand you are there to help. 🆘 ✅ Learning the organization's nomenclature and uniting on terminology makes getting the "buy-in" much easier to achieve. 🔖 Are you thinking about Product Operations as your next stepping stone? 🤔 Do you have insight and advice to share? 💡

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What Product Managers Can Learn from Filmmakers!! 🎬🎥 Product managers and filmmakers have more in common than you might think. Both roles require a keen sense of storytelling, a knack for engaging diverse audiences, and an unwavering commitment to a cohesive vision. Imagine your product as a blockbuster movie: it starts with a compelling idea (your script), goes through meticulous planning and collaboration (pre-production), and requires the synchronized efforts of a talented team (your cast and crew) to bring it to life. Just like a filmmaker captures the audience’s imagination with captivating characters and plot twists, a product manager must weave a narrative that resonates with users, stakeholders, and team members alike. Creating this narrative involves more than just a catchy tagline or a sleek interface. It’s about connecting emotionally with your audience, understanding their needs, and guiding them through a seamless experience. Engage your stakeholders like you would your film’s producers, keeping them invested in the project’s vision and progress. Maintain a clear and consistent storyline from ideation to launch, ensuring every feature and update contributes to the overall plot. Remember, whether you’re behind a camera or a product roadmap, storytelling is your superpower. So, grab your director’s chair, rally your team, and craft a product that’s not just functional, but unforgettable! #ProductManagement #Storytelling #Innovation #Leadership #ProjectManagement #Marketing #Branding #CreativeLeadership #BusinessStrategy #CustomerExperience

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce that my friend Ishita Agarwal (Product Manager) and I are launching a brand-new podcast! 🎙️ Introducing: Product Panda On The Run! - join us as we share the best of Product Thinking and the Product Mindset, co-creating a space with our audience where we can all share and learn from our adventures. Our first series is a meta-adventure: "The Podcast about Creating a Podcast with a Product Mindset." 🎧 In this series, we'll walk you through our journey, sharing insights and lessons learned from our combined experiences in product development and management. Check out a sneak peek of our pilot episode below! ⬇️ Don't be shy and drop a Panda emoji 🐼 and your thoughts in the comments! 😉 Whether you're a product manager, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the product world, this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive deep into the process, challenges, and triumphs of creating something new. 👉 Follow us for updates, and don’t miss out on our upcoming episodes! #PodcastLaunch #ProductMindset #ProductThinking #NewPodcast #BehindTheScenes #ProductManagement #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #productmanagement #podcastlaunch #productpandaontherun #productpanda

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Another episode of Seekamentor podcast is out. Tune in to hear my conversation with Simran Khokha who talks about her inspiring journey of getting into product management from a completely different field. https://lnkd.in/gsR4_PpA Repost if you find this useful! For more such content, subscribe to our Youtube channel. [Link in the comments] #seekamentor #productmanagement

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👨🏻‍💻 Excited to share my second post in the product management series! In this latest entry, I delve into the "10 Skills Every Product Manager Should Cultivate" to thrive in this dynamic role. From strategic thinking and crafting compelling product visions to mastering market research and embracing a customer-centric approach, the skills required to excel as a product manager are diverse and essential. I also discuss the importance of technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven decision-making—skills that empower product managers to make informed decisions and maintain the competitiveness of their products. Leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability are key to effective product management. These qualities enable influencing without authority, navigating complex challenges, and adapting to changing market conditions. Dive into the complete blog to explore each skill in detail and learn how to apply them to enhance your product management expertise Let's discuss the most crucial or challenging skills for a product manager in the comments below! #productmanagement #productstrategy #productvision

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The product lifecycle is like a Bollywood movie: Starts with a bang, full of drama in the middle (bugs!), and ends with everyone wondering if there will be a sequel (new version) or if it's just a one-hit wonder. #productmanagerlife #productmanagement #productmanager #agile #productowner #officehumor #worklifebalance #softwareengineeringhumor #uxhumor #customercentric #productlifecycle #productlaunch #bugs #productdevelopment #newversion #bollywood #softwareengineeringhumor #productmanagerlife

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Beyond Launch: Tactics to sale up features Many product managers build awesome product features for their end users. A feature launched is not everything. A lot of effort goes into activities post feature launch, too. It is important to have a plan to scale up the features, communicate to the end users about the feature and gather feedback. The important questions to answer before launch! 1) How do we scale up the feature? Are there any potential bottlenecks? How can we resolve the bottlenecks? Bottlenecks could be infrastructure, sometimes external APIs, service providers, downstream systems, upstream systems capacity etc. Bottlenecks could be simply some operational processes involved. 2) What is the communication strategy for the feature? If it is intended for business users, what form of communication work best? A blog, an email to end users or communication through business development teams or account managers needs to be thought about. (This depends on b2c vs enterprise setups) 3) What do we do if something goes wrong? Do we have a fallback plan? For all major features, especially while working at scale I tend to be a bit cautious in the beginning. Once everything is in place and the feature is working as per expectations, I scale up pretty fast. Do share how you manage your high impact major releases. #bottlenecks #product #productmanagement

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Recently, I shared my experience overcoming imposter syndrome on Becoming the Product podcast with Chukwufumnanya. Here are some of the strategies: 📍 Recognize and acknowledge your feelings. 📍Reframe negative thoughts. 📍Celebrate small achievements. 📍Seek support from mentors or peers. 📍Set realistic goals. 📍 Keep a journal of successes. 📍 Continuous learning. 📍Avoid comparing yourself to others. You can listen to the podcast on my free newsletter https://bit.ly/3VudcPy #productmanager

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We all know that delivering results is crucial as a PM, but so is how those results are perceived. This is where optics comes in. It's about intentionally shaping how others see your work, impact, and value. Shreyas Doshi gives us insightful tips on how to become better at optics. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀: Many of us might have unconscious biases against managing optics, viewing it as inauthentic. Recognizing and challenging these beliefs is the first step. 𝟮. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁: Find a colleague who excels at managing optics and observe their strategies. Ask for advice and mentorship to refine your approach. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁: Start small by dedicating short, focused periods to deliberately practicing how you present your work and accomplishments. 𝟰. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀: Rewarding yourself for successfully managing your optics reinforces positive behaviors and builds momentum. 𝟱. 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰: Optics isn't about becoming someone you're not, but rather approaching your work with intentionality and ensuring your contributions are recognized. In the fast-paced world of product management, effectively managing optics can be a game-changer. It's not just about self-promotion; it's about aligning your personal brand with your achievements and building a reputation that opens doors for future opportunities. https://lnkd.in/dbieHd2p

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If you are happy and you know it you are not a Product Manager! If you are happy and you know it you are not a Product Manager!! If you are happy and miserable and you really want to show If you are happy and miserable then you are a full stack Product Manager!😀 Cheers to all the PM’s and the ones in making. Be at it and may the forces be with all you folks!! Inspired from the nursery rhymes 😀 Book an appointment to connect with me and know more. 😀 #Productmanagers #proud #productmindset

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As a Product Manager, have you ever considered drawing inspiration from the Mahabharata; an ancient epic rich with characters with unique personalities and skills that can inform modern roles such as Product Management. Do you resonate with any particular character from the Mahabharata? Share your thoughts in the comments below Let's explore the fascinating world of the Mahabharata and discover how it can help us become better Product Managers. #productmanager #productmanagement

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DAY - 2 ❓ Question type - Product Improvement (Product Design) 🤔 Question - Improve Google Maps Step 2 - Goals and non-goals and Vision/Mission of the Product 1️⃣ Talk about the goals and non-goals with the interviewer ✅ Goals - what are we solving for here ❎ Non-goals - what would not be in focus of the problem 2️⃣ Talk about the mission 📈 and vision 🚀 of the company - and how it aligns with the problem that we are solving Mission – To make world more accessible and transits more comfortable. 📈 Vision - To provide information for your travel / transfers in quick time and accurately in the most consumable format. 🚀 3️⃣ Explain your comprehensive understanding of the product and its offering - remember to also talk about any augmented services/features 🚙 •Google maps is known for its ease of use where you enter the source and destination and depending on your mode of communication (walking, bike, car, public transport) if finds you the best route. It also gives you an option to add stops in between for refuelling, cafes and toilets etc. 🏨 •As an extension to the the product the location/business review pages where end-users can post images, address, contact information and first-hand reviews. Can you think of some other goals/non-goals? How would you explain google-maps to your interviewer? Solving together is fun 😍 Use the comment box to input your responses ⌨ 📚 Preparing for your next PM interview? Lets connect ... #productmanagement #interview #learntogether #PM #MAANG #solvetogether #MYPMShot

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Today I saw a job posting asking for Product Manager - Onion. And suddenly a picture came infront of my eyes. That picture is of original product managers of onion. Real product managers of onion have skills • to manage onions from production to marketing in local markets. • to implement strategies and plans to maximize production objective & to fulfill hunger of society. • to deliver good sales of onions for their family needs. • to build good relationship with their customers, traders for maximum need fulfilment. • to maintain cost control measures and motivating traders team to buy their produce. But still they are underrated, underpaid. Why? It's big "WHY" and no government and no individual trying to solve this why! Strange but true... Your thoughts are welcome for effective product management for real product managers of onion. One for tech... Be in touch Rakesh Men https://lnkd.in/dAQqAWB4 #product #productmanager #dataanalytics #marketing #branding #farmer #ceo #management #jobs #jobsalert

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"A product roadmap is like a treasure map for pirates... except the X usually marks the spot where your initial launch date went to die." - Author Unknown #productmanagement #productmanager #productdiscovery #userresearch #customerneeds #problemsolving #innovation #humor #marketing #development #productlaunch #entrepreneur #customercentric #MVP #agile #ux #designthinking #learnontiktok #startups

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Milestone-4 Excited to share the last milestone: the PRD designed to boost text reviews on Zomato! 📈 PRDs are the heartbeat of any successful product journey. They align teams, set clear expectations, and ensure that every feature we develop truly meets user needs. This PRD introduces innovative solutions like AI-powered review prompts and personalized feedback suggestions, aimed at enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this approach. #productmanagement

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// Promoting Ethical Technology Design Practices by Leveraging Human Psychology // 10 suggestions from a psychology-compsci research duo from Swarthmore College who presented at #DIS2024. Suggestion 1️⃣ : Effective interventions need emotional buy-in. People may also be open-minded when motivated intrinsically to deepen their own understanding than when driven extrinsically to satisfy requirements. Suggestion 2️⃣ : Interventions may be more successful earlier in a project's development. The success of an intervention could also depend on when it takes place. People are more receptive to interventions overall (like starting a new diet) when in a state of transition (like at the beginning of the month) because they tend to have less deeply ingrained habits. Suggestion 3️⃣ : Teams might benefit from more systematic cross-talk with people outside of their own area of expertise. For instance, developers might be better equipped to engage in systems thinking if they know more about what user experience researchers do and why (and vice versa). Suggestion 4️⃣ : Documenting and tracking ethical practices throughout the development process may be more effective than only documenting after a product has been developed, when people may be more motivated to engage in post-hoc rationalization. Suggestion 5️⃣ : Teams could engage in system mappings, speculative and reflective design practices to foreground potential complex interactions. Suggestion 6️⃣ : Changing the incentive structures within an organization so that ethical practices—and not just outcomes—are rewarded above profit may be needed for top-down values to be taken seriously. Suggestion 7️⃣ : Bottom-up efforts might be most effective when they target the people who have the most opportunities to interact with and influence the people around them (referents), regardless of whether they are in a position to make management decisions. Suggestion 8️⃣ : Teams that employ certain practices (e.g., speculative design) or toolkits (e.g., for inclusive or value sensitive design) could voluntarily share this information in a company-wide forum, or code repositories and project documentation could have “badges” indicating a particular practice or toolkit was used. Suggestion 9️⃣ : Teams might document and track their ethical goals, which can help with follow-through. Team-level strategies might include explicit and default structures for considering ethical consequences in teams’ workflow, including strategies for setting, evaluating, and reflecting on ethical goals throughout a product's lifecycle. Suggestion 1️⃣0️⃣ : Ethical interventions should focus on whether people are behaving ethically, regardless of whether or not they are thinking ethically. Emily Foster-Hanson, PhD Sukrit Venkatagiri, Ph.D.

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When I write about Product Management, I often receive an influx of messages from aspiring PMs seeking mentorship to enter the field. While I lack the bandwidth and expertise to mentor, it's a demanding process that requires significant commitment. Therefore, I'm reaching out to my network to inquire if anyone is willing to mentor aspiring PMs, so I can redirect them to you. It would be super helpful to have a consolidated list of all the mentors!! Linkedin, do your thing!!! #productmanagement #productmanagers #freshers #mentors #PMs #coaching

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