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The definitive guide to product management-updated for a more
digital, more global, more competitive business landscape The
digital age is here to stay. That means the pace of business change
will only increase and competitive forces will challenge you, and
your role as a product manager. This is the book that provides the
only definitive body of knowledge of product management that you
and your product teams can use to optimize your product's business.
The Product Manager's Desk Reference has long been the go-to
resource for product managers who seek to deliver quantifiable
benefits to their company. In this fully revised edition of this
bestseller, veteran product management thought leader Steven Haines
lays out a repeatable process for product management organizational
transformation, providing a clear roadmap you can follow to become
the entrepreneurial strategic thinker who can drive your
organization (and your career) into the future! Packed with
important updates and revisions, The Product Manager's Desk
Reference, Third Edition provides essential advice on: Companies
with portfolio of digital and traditional products Utilization of
various development methods (waterfall and agile) Product design
methods to deliver better user experiences Strategic thinking and
business analysis Cross-functional product team collaboration
Product portfolio management and product discontinuation Room for
error in today's fast-paced business environment shrinks by the
minute. Packed with an array of new tools, techniques, and best
practices-along with an explicit emphasis on data, analytics, and
product performance-this new edition of the definitive product
management resource is a timely and actionable guide to kicking
your product management strategies into high gear.
A brilliant guide for product managers - updated with new ways to
think about customers, markets, products, and business models,
where business transformation is the watchword! The Product
Manager's Survival Guide has been helping product managers master
their craft since its original publication. But six years has
virtually transformed the way businesses plan, create, and manage
their products, and this brand-new edition brings readers fully up
to date to compete in the digital world. Steven Haines spent a full
year conducting research, both in Silicon Valley and across the
globe to learn what makes companies achieve success through the
effective deployment of product management, and the cultivation of
product managers. This new edition draws upon that knowledge and
shows even the most traditional companies how to compete in the
digital age. The Product Manager's Survival Guide, Second Edition
includes: *NEW tools to assess product management acumen*NEW
methodologies and tools for assessing and improving product
strategy*NEW and updated chapters on people, processes, and
products that create unique customer experiences*NEW ways to think
about phased and agile product development
In an attempt to achieve high levels of growth, profit, and
competitive advantage, American businesses have been implementing a
variety of management initiatives, such as TQM, reengineering,
service management, self-directed work teams, and empowerment. Too
often, these initiatives, when implemented individually, fail or
provide only short-term results. American industry is now realizing
that no single initiative can provide an overall, long-term
solution. A more comprehensive, integrated approach is necessary to
sustain future success. Sustaining High Performance shows you how
to develop and implement an integrative "systems-thinking" strategy
that will ensure a successful long-term management plan. Sustaining
High Performance will help you reinvent your strategic management
system (planning and change) for the 21st century and give you the
tools and information to pull ahead of the competition and become a
powerhouse organization.
Easy-to-follow and understand, The Systems Thinking Approach to Strategic Planning and Management presents the first practical application of "systems thinking", a concept first introduced by Peter Senge in the Fifth Discipline as a new, better and elegantly simple A-B-C approach to strategic management, planning, and change. It provides a unique Systems Thinking ApproachÔ that places equal emphasis on planning, strategies, and change management processes in support of customer satisfaction.
Enterprises in today's Global Information Age must keep up with
rapid changes in technology while overhauling businesses, programs,
and operations to meet the changing values and demands of customers
and employees. This guide will aid you in applying the Systems
Thinking Approach to your strategic and business planning by
explaining how to develop a strategic plan, ensure successful
implementation of the plan, and build and sustain high performance
over the long haul.
What do you do when work is overwhelming, it feels like you're
completely lost, and every mistake you make seems to pile more
pressure on your shoulders? 'This book is the resilience you need
to adapt and thrive as you enter the workplace.' Paul Jarvis,
author of Company of One ________________ The definitive careers
guide for starting out in today's working world. It's never been
tougher to get started in your career. In a world where entry-level
positions require years of experience, it can feel like you've
fallen behind before you've even begun. Even when you finally
manage to get yourself a job, how do you make sure you're standing
out from the crowd and succeeding? In How to Go to Work, careers
experts Lucy Clayton and Steven Haines deliver the indispensable
guide to surviving and thriving at work. Whether you've just begun
working your first Saturday shift, you're about to start an
apprenticeship, or you're already climbing the leadership ladder,
it's chock-full of the vital advice you need to jump-start your
professional life. This practical and accessible guide will show
you how to: - Find the right work experience and internships to
make the best of your time - Deal with mistakes and handle the
pressure that comes with professional work - Gain confidence,
authority and resilience, and thrive in your role - Navigate the
ups and downs of your early career and make fast progress From
getting your foot through the door, to dealing with office politics
and toxic workplaces, to negotiating pay, pensions and promotions,
How to Go to Work is the essential manual for anyone embarking upon
or consolidating their career. Using the collective wisdom of CEOs,
creatives, scientists, activists and professionals in every
industry, presented in the style of an entertaining but direct
guide, Clayton and Haines prepare you for the ride of your life.
________________ 'A vital book to anyone trying to get their head
round the challenges or work. Deadly serious advice delivered in a
style that is never deadly serious. An important but entertaining
read' Bruce Daisely, bestselling author of The Joy of Work 'Full of
invaluable advice for those at the start of their career' Cate
Sevilla, author of How to Work Without Losing Your Mind
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