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		<div class="post-info"><span class="date published time" title="2015-09-30T10:25:05-07:00">September 30, 2015</span>  By <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/author/laurad/" class="fn n" title="Laura Daniele" rel="author">Laura Daniele</a></span></span>  </div>		<div class="entry-content">
			<p><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Weekly-PM-Blog-Posts.png"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class=" frame wp-image-238 size-medium alignright" src="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Weekly-PM-Blog-Posts-300x300.png" alt="Weekly PM Blog Posts" width="300" height="300" srcset="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Weekly-PM-Blog-Posts.png 300w, http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Weekly-PM-Blog-Posts-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!</p>
<p>1.<a href="http://techproductmanagement.com/product-manager-nightmare/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://techproductmanagement.com/product-manager-nightmare/', 'How to Avoid a Product Manager’s Worst Nightmare');">How to Avoid a Product Manager’s Worst Nightmare</a>: In this article by <span class="entry-author-name">Daniel Elizalde, Product Managers learn what to do to reduce the risk of a failed product launch.</span></p>
<p>2.<a href="http://nilsdavis.com/2015/09/14/driving-sales-engagement-with-emotionally-compelling-stories-podcast-episode-8/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://nilsdavis.com/2015/09/14/driving-sales-engagement-with-emotionally-compelling-stories-podcast-episode-8/', 'Driving Sales Engagement With Emotionally Compelling Stories – Podcast Episode 8');">Driving Sales Engagement With Emotionally Compelling Stories – Podcast Episode 8</a>: Nils Davis explains the importance of helping your consumer meet his/her personal goals.</p>
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<p>3.<a href="http://christophercummings.com/2015/09/18/level-up-advancing-your-product-management-career/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://christophercummings.com/2015/09/18/level-up-advancing-your-product-management-career/', 'Level Up! Advancing Your Product Management Career');">Level Up! Advancing Your Product Management Career</a>: Christopher Cummings shares his presentation on how to move up the ladder in your product management career.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Want to know how <a href="http://www.accompa.com/">Accompa</a> helps product management teams at 100s of companies (from Fortune 500s to growing startups)? Check out <a href="https://www.accompa.com/trial">FREE 30-Day trial of Accompa</a> or <a href="https://www.accompa.com/demo">Sign Up for a Demo</a>.</p></blockquote>
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		<div class="post-info"><span class="date published time" title="2015-04-27T12:47:24-07:00">April 27, 2015</span>  By <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/author/laurad/" class="fn n" title="Laura Daniele" rel="author">Laura Daniele</a></span></span>  </div>		<div class="entry-content">
			<p><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Copy-of-Top-PM-Blog-Posts.png"><img decoding="async" class=" frame alignright wp-image-246 size-full" src="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Copy-of-Top-PM-Blog-Posts.png" alt="Top PM Blog Posts" width="249" height="250" srcset="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Copy-of-Top-PM-Blog-Posts.png 249w, http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Copy-of-Top-PM-Blog-Posts-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /></a>Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.mindtheproduct.com/2015/03/prepare-product-launch/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://www.mindtheproduct.com/2015/03/prepare-product-launch/', 'How to Prepare for Your Product Launch');">How to Prepare for Your Product Launch</a>: In part two of a blog series, Sami Linnanvuo gives Product Managers the 10 Steps to prepare for a product launch.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://techproductmanagement.com/mockups/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://techproductmanagement.com/mockups/', 'How to Use Mockups to Get Buy-in and Speed Up Your Releases');">How to Use Mockups to Get Buy-in and Speed Up Your Releases</a>: Daniel Elizalde stresses the importance of communicating to your team through mockups in order to avoid misunderstanding or miscommunication.</p>
<p>3. <a href="http://tynerblain.com/blog/2015/04/07/lists-are-not-roadmaps/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://tynerblain.com/blog/2015/04/07/lists-are-not-roadmaps/', 'Features do not a Product Roadmap Make');">Features do not a Product Roadmap Make</a>: In this post, Scott Sehlhorst explains why a detailed and prioritized features list does not make a product roadmap. Read the post to find out why!</p>
<p>Editor’s Note:</p>
<blockquote><p>Want to know how <a href="http://www.accompa.com/">Accompa</a> helps product management teams at 100s of companies (from Fortune 500s to growing startups)? Check out <a href="https://www.accompa.com/trial">FREE 30-Day trial of Accompa</a> or <a href="https://www.accompa.com/demo">Sign Up for a Demo</a>.</p></blockquote>
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				<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/2015/04/07/top-product-management-blog-posts-week-of-march-30-2015/" title="Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of March 30, 2015" rel="bookmark">Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of March 30, 2015</a></h2>
		
		<div class="post-info"><span class="date published time" title="2015-04-07T15:20:03-07:00">April 7, 2015</span>  By <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/author/laurad/" class="fn n" title="Laura Daniele" rel="author">Laura Daniele</a></span></span>  </div>		<div class="entry-content">
			<p><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Purple.png"><img decoding="async" class=" frame alignright wp-image-258 size-full" src="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Purple.png" alt="Top Product Management Blog Posts" width="249" height="250" srcset="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Purple.png 249w, http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Purple-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /></a>Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!</p>
<p>1.<a href="http://www.producttalk.org/2015/03/fix-delivery-to-make-time-for-discovery/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://www.producttalk.org/2015/03/fix-delivery-to-make-time-for-discovery/', 'Fix Delivery to Make Time for Discovery');">Fix Delivery to Make Time for Discovery</a>: Teresa Torres tells Product Managers to balance time between discovery and delivery.  Make delivery more efficient to give more time for much needed discovery.</p>
<p>2.<a href="http://theaccidentalpm.com/development/how-to-create-a-product-timeline-that-works" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://theaccidentalpm.com/development/how-to-create-a-product-timeline-that-works', 'How to Create a Product Timeline that Works');">How to Create a Product Timeline that Works</a>: In this post, Dr. Jim Anderson lists the basics and production of a product timeline.</p>
<p>3.<a href="http://tpgblog.com/2015/03/30/tbpp2014-procondesire/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://tpgblog.com/2015/03/30/tbpp2014-procondesire/', 'Pros, Cons, and Desires in Product Management');">Pros, Cons, and Desires in Product Management</a>: The Product Guy&#8217;s Jeremy Horn speaks with Ladislav Bartos, &#8220;The Best Product Person of 2014,&#8221;  about his experience as a product manager.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Want to know how <a href="http://www.accompa.com/">Accompa</a> helps product management teams at 100s of companies (from Fortune 500s to growing startups)? Check out <a href="https://www.accompa.com/trial">FREE 30-Day trial of Accompa</a> or <a href="https://www.accompa.com/demo">Sign Up for a Demo</a>.</p></blockquote>
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				<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/2015/03/12/top-product-management-blog-posts-week-of-march-2-2015/" title="Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of March 2, 2015" rel="bookmark">Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of March 2, 2015</a></h2>
		
		<div class="post-info"><span class="date published time" title="2015-03-12T15:27:10-07:00">March 12, 2015</span>  By <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/author/laurad/" class="fn n" title="Laura Daniele" rel="author">Laura Daniele</a></span></span>  </div>		<div class="entry-content">
			<p><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Pink.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" frame wp-image-261 size-full alignright" src="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Pink.png" alt="Top PM Blog Posts " width="249" height="250" srcset="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Pink.png 249w, http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Pink-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /></a>Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.mironov.com/stonesoup/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://www.mironov.com/stonesoup/', 'Stone Soup and Leadership');">Stone Soup and Leadership</a>: Rich Mironov uses the folk tale &#8220;Stone Soup&#8221; to teach important product management and leadership skills.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://nilsdavis.com/2015/03/10/the-most-important-problem/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://nilsdavis.com/2015/03/10/the-most-important-problem/', 'The Most Important Problem');">The Most Important Problem</a>: In this post, Nils Davis explains the roadmap to solving your customers problems.</p>
<p>3. <a href="http://www.productmanagerclub.com/2015/03/07/10-ways-to-ruin-your-product/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://www.productmanagerclub.com/2015/03/07/10-ways-to-ruin-your-product/', '10 Ways to Ruin Your Product');">10 Ways to Ruin Your Product</a>: Tom Bond tells you 10 things you may be doing that could make your digital product flop.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Want to know how <a href="http://www.accompa.com/">Accompa</a> helps product management teams at 100s of companies (from Fortune 500s to growing startups)? Check out <a href="https://www.accompa.com/trial">FREE 30-Day trial of Accompa</a> or <a href="https://www.accompa.com/demo">Sign Up for a Demo</a>.</p></blockquote>
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				<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/2015/03/02/top-product-management-blog-posts-week-of-february-23-2015/" title="Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of February 23, 2015" rel="bookmark">Top Product Management Blog Posts: Week of February 23, 2015</a></h2>
		
		<div class="post-info"><span class="date published time" title="2015-03-02T12:23:56-08:00">March 2, 2015</span>  By <span class="author vcard"><span class="fn"><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/author/laurenm/" class="fn n" title="Lauren MacLeod" rel="author">Lauren MacLeod</a></span></span>  </div>		<div class="entry-content">
			<p><a href="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Teal.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" frame alignright wp-image-250 size-full" src="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Teal.png" alt="Top Product Management Blog Posts" width="249" height="250" srcset="http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Teal.png 249w, http://pmblog.accompa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Top-PM-Blog-Posts-Teal-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /></a>Looking for some great reads on product management? Here is a roundup of the top blog posts I read this week. I hope you find them helpful!</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.mindtheproduct.com/2015/02/just-say-no-hard-decisions-in-product-management-2/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://www.mindtheproduct.com/2015/02/just-say-no-hard-decisions-in-product-management-2/', 'Just Say No: Hard Decisions in Product Management:');"  target="_blank" rel="noopener">Just Say No: Hard Decisions in Product Management:</a> Jason Burke, contributor to &#8220;Mind the Product,&#8221; offers insight about the importance of prioritizing as a product manager.</li>
<li><a href="http://onproductmanagement.net/2015/02/24/the-top-5-benefits-of-hosting-a-customer-advisory-board/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://onproductmanagement.net/2015/02/24/the-top-5-benefits-of-hosting-a-customer-advisory-board/', 'The Top 5 Benefits of Hosting a Customer Advisory Board');"  target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Top 5 Benefits of Hosting a Customer Advisory Board</a>: A survey conducted by Rob Jensen for &#8220;On Product Management&#8221; shows that product direction is one of a customer advisory board&#8217;s greatest contributions. Read on to learn more!</li>
<li><a href="http://techproductmanagement.com/product_management_scorecard/" onclick="__gaTracker('send', 'event', 'outbound-article', 'http://techproductmanagement.com/product_management_scorecard/', 'How to Use a Scorecard to Prioritize Features');"  target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Use a Scorecard to Prioritize Features</a>: Daniel Elizalde explores a better way to create a timeline for your feature release&#8230;and it doesn&#8217;t involve &#8220;gut feelings.&#8221;</li>
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