As a product manager, understanding the essence of your role within the organization is paramount. Often likened to a mini-CEO, product managers are tasked with identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities across various verticals. Central to this responsibility are three key facets: determining what needs to be built into the product, why it needs to be included, and when it should be released to the customer.
As a product leader in the competitive realm of Software as a Service (SaaS), mastering feature adoption is not just a priority but a crucial aspect of product success. Far too often, features are developed, launched, and forgotten, leading to unused functionality and accumulating feature debt.
Design isn’t just about making things look pretty. It’s about creating experiences that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and ultimately, delightful. This trifecta should be the guiding light for every designer, especially in the ever-evolving world of UX.
The path to design mastery is an ever-evolving adventure, but the core principles remain constant. This note serves as your guide, outlining a 12-year roadmap to becoming a truly exceptional product designer.
As a design leader, I’ve learned invaluable lessons through countless hiring experiences across various companies and team sizes. My approach to building a talented and thriving design team has evolved from these successes and, of course, the inevitable misses. Here’s my refined approach to hiring, nurturing, and fostering growth in my design team.
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