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🧐 Curious about Product Ops? Product Operations is the powerhouse behind turning product ideas into reality. Think strategic alignment, seamless communication, and data-driven insights all rolled into one. 🛠️ Check out our comprehensive guide to product operations - link in the comments below. ⬇️ #productops #businessinsights #productstrategy #productoperations

What's the biggest misconception you're heard about product operations (share below)? I'll go first: 🧙♂️ Myth: Product ops is just a fancy way of saying task management. 👉 Reality: Product ops about optimizing processes, enhancing communication, and driving strategic decisions to propel your team forward. Without effective product operations, you risk inefficiencies, misaligned teams, and slower product iterations. Our article reveals the secrets to a smoother, more efficient process with product ops: https://bit.ly/45Qgscw #productoperations #productops

I’m so excited to share my latest Product Ops Q&A, featuring an insightful interview with Gabby P., Product Operations Manager at Tealium! 🌟 Gabby dives into her journey into Product Ops, sharing things like: 💡 How she transitioned from Sales and Customer Success Management to a role in Product Ops 💡 Her first big Product Ops project (hint: streamlining customer feedback) 💡 Valuable insights on defining the role of Product Ops, prioritizing tasks, and fostering effective team collaboration. Gabby also discusses the essential tools and technologies she uses, her morning routine for a productive day, and strategies for influencing decisions without direct authority. Gabby is someone who I’ve followed from afar since her early days in Product Ops. Her experience really comes through in our Q&A and I’m positive you’ll find something valuable to apply in your day-to-day work. Read the full interview (link in the comments) for Gabby’s tips on enhancing data usage, optimizing processes, and building a high-performance Product Ops function. Plus, Gabby shares valuable resources and advice for aspiring Product Ops professionals. Check it out now! 👇 _____________ 👋 I'm Josh 🏆 I help teams deliver more value to their customers and business using effective Product Ops as leverage Want to see more of my posts? 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile Want to know more about how I can help you? ✅ Check out my LinkedIn profile #productops #productmanagement #productoperations #productleadership #prodops

Have you heard about the rising trend in the product management world: Product Ops? Product Ops, or Product Operations, is a critical function that ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the product development process. It enables product teams to focus on building innovative solutions. So, what does Product Ops entail? Product Ops professionals wear many hats, acting as part project-manager, part strategist, and part problem-solver. They work cross-functionally with various teams, including product management, engineering, design, and customer success, to: 1. Streamline processes: Product Ops optimises the product development lifecycle by establishing efficient processes, removing bottlenecks, and ensuring smooth handoffs between teams. 2. Enable data-driven decisions: They ensure that the right data is accessible to the right people at the right time, empowering teams to make informed decisions. This includes maintaining data integrity, analysing metrics, and providing actionable insights. 3. Drive strategic initiatives: Product Ops plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives, such as go-to-market strategies, product launches, and experimentation frameworks. They help translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure cross-functional alignment. 4. Remove roadblocks: By identifying and resolving issues that hinder product development, Product Ops ensures that product teams can focus on their core responsibilities without getting bogged down by operational hurdles. 5. Foster collaboration: Product Ops acts as a bridge between different teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration. They ensure that everyone is rowing in the same direction, towards the achievement of shared product goals. Why is Product Ops important? In a fast-paced, dynamic market, the need for efficient and scalable product operations is paramount. Product Ops helps organisations scale efficiently, free up resources and improve time-to-market. As a company grows, so does the complexity of its product development process. Product Ops ensures that processes scale with the business, enabling smooth operations even as the team size increases. By taking care of operational burdens, Product Ops frees up time and resources for product teams to focus on innovation and delivering value to customers. Efficient processes and streamlined handoffs accelerate product development, helping organisations get their products to market faster and respond swiftly to market changes. So, if you're looking to take your product game to the next level, consider investing in Product Ops. #ProductOps #ProductManagement #Scaling #Innovation #ProductDevelopment

Are you in Product Operations? We're developing software that helps product teams drastically improve their go-to-market impact and effectiveness. We need your help! I spoke with over 40 product managers. Overall, their world aligns with the diagram I created below. I've also talked to engineering managers, and the sentiment is similar. Now I am looking to speak with Product Ops people! Let's set aside 15 minutes for a candid conversation. No sales talk, just an honest exchange about your challenges and how we can collaboratively find solutions. PM me and we can set up a time!

This week has been a BIG week for Product Ops... Four of my favorite ProdOps people have each launched AMAZING new resources for anyone who's interested in learning more about Product Ops or wants to level-up their skills. 🚀 1.) Melissa Perri and Denise Tilles launched their new book dedicated to Product Operations. 2.) Jenny Wanger launched her Product Ops Impact Accelerator course. 3.) Christine Itwaru published a new post with Jenny Wanger about creating a Product Ops Strategy Stack. I'm so happy to see the growth of this discipline within the world of product development. These resources are giant leaps towards helping others find their way within the Product Ops space. If you work in Product Ops, Product Management, or even if you're interested in learning more about Product Ops from a distance, you should definitely check these resources out. They're all fantastic and I'm so grateful for the work that everyone involved has done to bring them into the world. 👏 👏 👏 Links to all resources are in the comments 👇 ——————— 👋 I'm Josh 🏆 I help product teams deliver more value to their customers and the company using effective Product Ops as leverage Want to see more of my posts? 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile Want to know more about how I can help you? ✅ Check out my LinkedIn profile #productops #productmanagement #productoperations #prodops

Over the past two months, I've been asked numerous times what I least like about Product Operations. An interesting question that I rarely get asked... While there's truly nothing I inherently dislike about this discipline (#1 fan of prod ops), a recurring challenge I notice is the lack of understanding within organizations regarding the true value and scope of Product Ops. To address this, I've made it a priority to educate folks about the strategic role of Product Ops in driving product success. However, I've realized that education alone is not enough. Several other factors contribute to these challenges..... Misaligned expectations - Learning to proactively set clear expectations with stakeholders about the scope of the role and realistic deliverables, given available resources, can help stakeholders better understand the reality. Limited resources - To maximize impact despite limited resources, focusing on prioritizing high-impact initiatives and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams could help achieve faster and stronger results. Organizational silos - By fostering open communication and collaboration, it's important to break down silos and ensure that Product Ops is integrated into broader organizational processes and decision-making. By actively addressing these challenges, in addition to education, you can successfully demonstrate the value of Product Ops as a strategic partner that drives product success. As Product Ops keeps growing, I'm all about highlighting its value and helping organizations make the most of it. I think that if we all understand Product Ops better, we can build a more collaborative and successful product development setup. #productoperations #softwaredevelopment #education

“The most valuable learning in my Product Ops journey came from chatting with folks already in the field. Rather than sticking solely to books, I dove into conversations with Product Ops professionals I found on LinkedIn. This gave me real insights into the role’s diversity and ongoing evolution.” -Gabby Peralta, Product Ops Manager at Tealium ⭐️ In my latest Q&A post with Gabby P., she shares her journey into Product Ops, her top strategies for team collaboration, and keeping herself organized. The interview is packed with high quality insights for anyone on a journey through the discipline of Product Operations. ☝️ Want these great insights and so much more? Read the full interview today! _____________ 👋 I'm Josh 🏆 I help teams deliver more value to their customers and business using effective Product Ops as leverage Want to see more of my posts? 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile Want to know more about how I can help you? ✅ Check out my LinkedIn profile #productops #productmanagement #productoperations #productleadership #prodops

New Product Ops report! 🚀 We're thrilled to unveil our comprehensive State of Product Ops 2023 report, a deep dive into the insights, findings, and wisdom shared by industry leaders. Product Ops is an emerging field dedicated to refining the operational aspects of product development. In this report, we've delved into the heart of this discipline, backed by insights from our survey earlier this year. Inside, you'll discover: 1️⃣ The key qualities defining a successful Product Ops manager in 2023 2️⃣ The diverse applications of Product Ops in the business world 3️⃣ Expert insights on the evolving landscape 4️⃣ Core objectives for excelling in this industry 5️⃣ A comprehensive look at the metrics driving Product Ops success 6️⃣ And much more... Catch insights from experts like: Antonia Landi Lindsey Bell Graham Reed Jessica Burgamy Hugo Froes Gabby P. Chris Compston Camila G. Shintaro Matsui Your input has been invaluable in shaping this report. Thank you for being a part of it! 📥 Don't miss out! Dive into the world of Product Ops. Download the report today and stay ahead of the curve! #ProductOps #IndustryInsights #DownloadNow #ProductOperations #Report #PLG 

📢 State of Product Ops Report is here 📢 check it out and let us know what you think!