Common Misconceptions About User Experience Design
Common Misconceptions About User Experience Design The term “user experience design” has been getting a lot of play, but many businesses are confused about what it actually is and how crucial it is to their success. Here are a few misconceptions about User experience design: Do not confuse user experience design with user interface It’s […]
Why you need a Roadmap?
Why you need a Roadmap? Product managers often present stakeholders with great technology ideas, but no roadmap describing how that technology will be brought to market. Building a product roadmap can substantially increase your chances of getting funded, because investors can see the potential applications, without losing sight of the immediate goals. A great roadmap […]
IPL Alumni Connect Network
IPL Alumni Connect Network More than 35 alumni and faculty joined together at “The 25th Hour Restobar” Koramangala, Bangalore on November 2nd , 2014 to celebrate Diwali Party hosted by the Institute of Product Leadership. The event was a part of a series of events to bring together the IPL Alumni community. Watch highlights from […]
How to Build a Roadmap?
How to Build a Roadmap? If you don’t know where you are going, it’s impossible to determine the best way to get there. A product roadmap is an essential tool for product planning and development. Product roadmaps outline when products are scheduled for release and include an overview of their primary and secondary features. Here […]
The Art of Storytelling: It’s in your DNA
The Art of Storytelling: It’s in your DNA What’s the first thing you do when meeting someone new? You ask them questions to unveil their story: • Where are you from?• What kind of work do you do?• Do you have children?• Do you come here often? Questioning a stranger is more than a polite […]
Is Traditional MBA Losing its Sheen?
Is Traditional MBA Losing its Sheen? Recently, after five years of declining enrollment of its traditional MBA program, Wake Forest University (North Carolina) dropped the program, and instead, shifted focus to an area with greater demand—those MBA candidates who want to study and earn a pay check simultaneously. This decision was made after taking into […]
You are a new Product Manager. Now what next?
You are a new Product Manager. Now what next? So, after you gained some knowledge and had some solid wins, promoted to a new role and there you are…….You are prepared to take over a complete product. You need to be comfortable with : • Setting direction • Developing strategy • Executing • Delivering You […]
First 30 days as a Product Manager
First 30 days as a Product Manager Your first day as a Product Manager at a new job can either be the first day of the rest of your life… or the first of a series of never-ending Groundhog Day experiences, where every day feels the same and your new job quickly seems just like […]
Designing Innovative Business Models
Designing Innovative Business Models While everyone in the tech industry focuses on innovation of their product, one great way to create value is considering innovation of your business model. In past few years, we’ve witnessed a number of technology companies creating or completely transforming entire industries. Some examples include Amazon Kindle, Apple iPhone, Google Android […]