Effective Product Management

Nati Berkover
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Welcome to Effective Product Management, my training platform for all-things product related. In each episode I’ll cover a different product management topic, and I usually go in depth. Other than my podcast – you can find on my site a free knowledge base which covers pretty much any product management topic you can think of. Aside from that – I also offer courses and webinars – some free, some paid. Visit pmeffective.com to learn more!

Episodes

  1. 12/21/2024

    E6 – The CAF Product Framework

    In this episode, we dive into the CAF Product Framework, a model designed to bring clarity, alignment, and focus to product management. Created after extensive experience mentoring product managers, the framework helps tackle common challenges such as prioritizing features, managing sprints, and creating impactful roadmaps while reducing chaos. The CAF framework is structured as a pyramid of five layers, each building on the one above to guide decision-making and organizational efficiency. Key Topics Covered: Introduction to the CAF Framework: Addresses common product management pain points: feature prioritization, sprint management, and chaos reduction. Framework born out of the need for a guiding principle to combat chaotic realities. The Spheres of Responsibility: The Mission: Anchors product managers by connecting to the company's overarching purpose. The North Star KPI: A single metric that defines organizational success and aligns efforts across teams. Product Strategy: A 1-2 year actionable plan focused on achieving the North Star, tailored to whether the company has achieved product-market fit. Product Roadmap: High-level timeline of initiatives aligned with the strategy, focusing on near-term objectives. Quarterly Plan: Tactical and detail-oriented, covering workforce allocation for the next quarter. Hands-on Layer: Practical tasks like PRDs, sprint management, and customer interactions, which execute the broader strategy. Value of the CAF Framework: Encourages clear prioritization and reduces noise in daily operations. Ensures strategic alignment across all layers, leading to efficient sprint planning and long-term clarity. Promises to dissolve workplace chaos and improve overall productivity. Implementation Advice: Success requires buy-in from teams and managers. Resources and mentoring are available to help adapt the framework to specific organizational needs. Links Mentioned: The Universe You Operate In - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/the-universe-you-operate-in/ North star KPI - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/staying-on-the-right-path/ Quarterly Planning Resources - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/knowledge-base-get-smarter/ Full gas in neutral - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/full-gas-in-neutral/ The post E6 – The CAF Product Framework appeared first on Effective Product Management.

  2. 10/31/2024

    E5 - The difference between B2C to B2B in product management

    In this episode we'll cover the main differences between B2C to B2B in product management and what challenges to expect when making the transition from B2B to B2C. We will address the differences on various aspects, such as, how to gather feedback, how to address UX & UI, how the interactions with the internal stakeholders will change and more. Posts mentioned in this episode: Original post for this episode: https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/surrounded-by-users/ Network effects: https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/time-to-get-defensible/ On the difference between customers and users: https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/who-are-your-customers/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/email-landing/ The post E5 – B2C vs. B2B in Product Management appeared first on Effective Product Management.

  3. 10/06/2024

    E4 - What is PLG

    Episode 4 - In this episode we'll discuss what is PLG (Product-led Growth), what are its main principles, which products fit this methodology and what are the pitfalls you should avoid. Links: Network effects intro - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/time-to-get-defensible/ Network effects advanced - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/deep-dive-into-network-effects/ Mckinsey's article - https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/from-product-led-growth-to-product-led-sales-beyond-the-plg-hype Link to the original post on my site: https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/product-sense-me-to-death/ The post E4 – What is PLG? appeared first on Effective Product Management.

  4. 09/17/2024

    How to integrate Gen-AI in your products

    It's been 2 years since Gen-AI made its big entrance. In this podcast episode, we'll reflect on what we've learned since Gen-AI was introduced into our lives and how to leverage it in your work. This episode is both for entrepreneurs and product managers. Relevant links: Image generation state - March/2024 - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/the-state-of-ai-image-generation-03-2024/ Creating PRD using AI - https://creatoreconomy.so/p/my-prd-template-how-to-write-with-ai Marty Cagan - The Four Risks - https://www.svpg.com/four-big-risks/ My original post about GenAI - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/asta-la-vista-baby/ My post about communication - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/communication-is-the-key/ My post about backlogs - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/backlogs-we-dont-need-no-stg-backlogs/ My introduction post to GenAI - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/how-to-leverage-gen-ai-with-your-products/ My post about network effects - https://effectiveproductmanagement.com/time-to-get-defensible/ How many 'r'-s in 'Straweberry' https://www.tiktok.com/@yallwatchthis/video/7407266420184075562 Can you draw me a ramen bowl with no chopsticks? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykO2fdDZbU The post E3 – How to integrate Gen-AI into your products appeared first on Effective Product Management.

    23 min

  5. 09/03/2024

    E2 – The Hypotheses Behind the ‘Why’

    In this episode we'll discuss the importance of validating your hypotheses before starting your journey on a new product. We'll learn how to identify hypotheses and how to prove/refute them. The post E2 – The Hypotheses Behind the ‘Why’ appeared first on Effective Product Management.

    22 min

  6. 08/20/2024

    On Mastering the 'why'

    What are the three 'W's product managers own? And why the 'why' is the most important one among the three? In this episode we'll cover all of those and we'll touch briefly how to master the 'why'. A link to the '5 Whys' as promised in the episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys The post E1 – On Mastering the ‘Why’ appeared first on Effective Product Management.

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Welcome to Effective Product Management, my training platform for all-things product related. In each episode I’ll cover a different product management topic, and I usually go in depth. Other than my podcast – you can find on my site a free knowledge base which covers pretty much any product management topic you can think of. Aside from that – I also offer courses and webinars – some free, some paid. Visit pmeffective.com to learn more!

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