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What’s the best software development methodology for enterprise-level projects?

Technical Product Management Software Development Management Tools+1 more

Waterfall

Prototype

Rapid Application Development

Agile Scrum

Agile Kanban

Dynamic System Development

Lean Software Development

Other .. please add it down

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Do you have remote employees on your team?

Talent Management & Performance

Yes

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What is the crucial and important function of a product manager?

Technical Product Management

Strategy development

Vision development

Market research and customer understanding

Execution and testing

Marketing and Sales

Tracking product metrics

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What are a product manager's essential skills?

People & Leadership Technical Product Management

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Time Management

Flexibility

Communication Skills

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How satisfied are you with your current compensation package?

People & Leadership

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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What is your approach to achieving a work-life balance?

People & Leadership

I prioritize my personal life and make sure to take breaks and engage in activities outside of work.

I prioritize my work life and often find myself working longer hours or taking work home.

I struggle to maintain a balance and often feel overwhelmed or burnt out.

I have found a balance that works for me, but it took time and effort to get there.

Other (please specify)

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How has your work-life balance been affected by remote work during the pandemic?

People & Leadership

It has improved, as I have more flexibility to manage my time

It has worsened, as the lines between work and personal time have become blurred

It has stayed the same

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How do you keep employees engaged in a remote work environment?

People & Leadership

Regular check-ins and feedback sessions.

Creating a virtual team environment with team building activities.

Providing access to training and development opportunities.

Encouraging breaks and self-care.

Providing a flexible work schedule.

Offering incentives and rewards for good work.

Encouraging social interaction through video conferencing.

Providing clear communication and goals.

All of the above

Other (comment)

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What is your prediction on a recession starting globally? We believe it will be there for 6-18 months time frame.

Financial Management Peer Insights

Mar 2023

Q2 - 2023

Q3 - 2023

Q4 - 2023

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What do you think will be the most demanding skill set in leaders in 2023?

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking and planning skills

Agility and resilience skills

Cultural competency and diversity skills

Visionary and innovative skills

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What book have you found to be the most helpful in your growth in product management? At what stage were you in your career? What were your key learnings from the book?

Bryan WiensSenior Product Manager8 months ago

Continuous Discovery Habits by Teresa Torres. That's a great framework to build customer centric products.

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What book have you found to be the most helpful in your growth in product management? At what stage were you in your career? What were your key learnings from the book?

Bryan WiensSenior Product Manager8 months ago

Continuous Discovery Habits by Teresa Torres. That's a great framework to build customer centric products.

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For PMs working on internal products (e.g. data/analytics, integrations, etc) - what does product discovery and delivery look like for you?

Process Management

Bryan WiensSenior Product Manager10 months ago

There are many ways, but it depends on who your user is. I like to do focus tests - you get a small amount of your ideal user base into a room. If you have a physical product, have them touch it and monitor what they're ...read more

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