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Enterprise Product Management: How to Run Product in Large Organizations

Jan 18th, 2024 Product Janna Bastow 29 min read

Welcome to the intricately complex world of enterprise product management, where the stakes are high, and the scope is massive. Broadly speaking, there are two realities when it comes to…

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From Project to Product Mindset: How to Make The Change

Dec 12th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 25 min read

It’s cold and wet outside, so it’s time to have a more in-depth discussion while snuggled up to an over-sized cup of something hot and energizing. So let’s buckle up…

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Product Backlog vs Sprint Backlog – The Grand Strategy and the Battle Plan

Nov 9th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 16 min read

The term “backlog” means something different to almost everyone you ask. A lot of people don’t even know there’s a difference between the product backlog vs the sprint backlog. After…

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Hot Takes from the HOTSAUCE Tech Conference

Nov 7th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 30 min read

As the digital world continues to expand and transform at breakneck speed, it’s not just about keeping up anymore — it’s about leading the way. This year HOTSAUCE, the first…

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#mtpcon London 2023: A detailed recap of the talks

Oct 25th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 43 min read

Returning to #mtpcon London is always a special experience. The atmosphere, the camaraderie, and the wealth of knowledge shared are unparalleled. For those who’ve been with us throughout the years,…

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The 17 Best Product Management Newsletters of 2025

Sep 14th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 34 min read

We product folk know just how quickly our world can turn on its head. There’s always something new in Product Management: a new opinion, a new way of working, a…

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The 10 Stages of Roadmap Management

Aug 29th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 20 min read

The 10 Stages of Roadmap Management Creating a product roadmap from scratch is a pivotal task for any product manager, but it’s just the beginning of a magical journey that…

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How Outcome-Based Roadmaps Can Save You From Just Making a Load of Pointless Stuff

Aug 15th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 18 min read

Friends! Romans! Product managers! Lend me your ears! In the constantly evolving and iterating world of product management, there’s a challenge that plagues us all: building products that users actually…

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3 Ways to Introduce an Agile Product Development Process

Jun 27th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 11 min read

Product managers often discuss their challenges with establishing properly agile product development processes. The relationship between management and development is key, as is prioritizing your product backlog to ensure the…

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How to Price a Product – From One SaaS PM to Another

Mar 30th, 2023 Product Janna Bastow 14 min read

They say money alone won’t make you happy, but more customers definitely will. Thing is, building a customer base big enough to sustain booming product-led growth requires getting a whole…

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