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On Product — An Introduction

Facing challenges in product roadmap communication and execution.
Importance of written communication in solidifying product intent and decision-making.
Tips on navigating stakeholder dynamics and maintaining effective communication in product development.
Insightful strategies shared by a product veteran with valuable experience in the field.

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The Art of the Alert: Cutting Noise from Data Quality Notifications in Investment Accounting (and…

Data quality is crucial in investment accounting to avoid workflow disruptions and misstatements in NAV or regulatory filings.
Excessive generic alerts in data quality notifications can create alert fatigue and lead to ignoring critical alerts.
Lessons learned include tailoring alerts to business relevance, introducing a tiered alert model, and providing context and actionable information with each alert.
Overall, redesigning alerts based on user feedback and relevance led to reduced ignored alerts, faster issue resolution, and improved user satisfaction.

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Startup Leadership for Non-Technical Founders: Vision, Clarity and Grit

Successful founders are characterized by their leadership abilities, vision, clarity, and grit rather than coding skills.
Non-technical founders excel at focusing on the bigger picture, understanding user needs, and providing clear direction to technical teams.
Startups benefit from diverse founding teams that combine business and technical expertise, emphasizing communication over code as a key asset.
Grit, resilience, and effective communication are essential traits for non-technical founders to succeed by aligning teams and staying focused on solving problems.

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big brain breakdown 6— pinterest: the calmest social network that quietly hacked your attention

Pinterest revolutionized social media by focusing on allowing users to curate content rather than chase likes and engage in forced interactions.
It became a mood board for the internet where users followed ideas, making it feel like organized daydreaming rather than doomscrolling.
Pinterest thrived on evergreen content and intent-driven traffic, mastering SEO early on and blending ads seamlessly with content.
Despite late moves towards video formats, Pinterest stayed true to its roots as a platform for planning and curating, selling possibilities rather than updates.

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Inside the Red Dot Effect: The Psychology of App Badges (And the Product Teams Love It)

The Red Dot Effect utilizes a high-contrast notification to leverage the brain's need for closure, leading to increased user engagement.
Product teams understand the red dot as a behavioral cue rather than just a notification, contributing to billions of engagement hours without intrusive push notifications.
The Red Dot Effect capitalizes on psychology to capture user attention, appearing in various product designs, such as indicating new messages or updates.
While cost-effective and easy to implement for product teams, ethical concerns arise regarding the potential negative impact of overusing the red dot, causing anxiety for users.

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Exponent PM Interview Course Review vs other product management resources in 2025

Exponent offers free content on their YouTube channel that is beneficial for entry-level PMs, but may not be sufficient for senior PM roles.
The Meta course from Product Alliance provides company-specific insights, leaked interview questions, quality answers, and lifetime access, making it a valuable investment for those aiming for high-level PM roles.
Product Alliance's strategy modules offer in-depth analyses on various tech companies, providing unique insights that set candidates apart.
Recommendations include starting with basic PM books, utilizing free resources like Exponent's YouTube channel, strategically investing in courses like Product Alliance, and focusing on mock interviews for practical preparation.

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The Great Rebuild: Starting Over When Starting Over Is the Only Option

Closing the old code chapter for a fresh start brings clarity.
After a week of work, realizing a fresh start was needed.
Different architectural assessments concluded starting from scratch was the best option.
Despite the slow process, rebuilding properly was considered a graduation.
Focusing on building a reliable and extensible platform over quick results.

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How I Led a Cross-Continental Product Revamp to Empower African Healthcare Innovators

A volunteer Product Manager led a successful revamp of the InnovateHealth.Africa site to empower African healthcare innovators.
Key issues in the original site included clunky navigation and difficulty in finding information.
The Product Manager conducted user research, prioritized features, managed design and development, and maintained communication across the remote team.
The revamped site, launched in May 2025, featured improved navigation, community access, discoverability of innovators, and content management.
The project highlighted the importance of people-centric product development, clear documentation, and leadership in achieving successful outcomes.

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Don’t Let Outdated Digital Assets Hurt Your Brand’s Sales Potential

Digital assets are online content pieces owned by brands for various uses.
In ecommerce, visual assets play pivotal roles in influencing purchasing decisions.
Regularly updating digital assets boosts brand recognition, trust, SEO, and sales potential.
High-quality images, optimized keywords, and updated content drive customer engagement and sales.
Refreshing visual assets is key to staying competitive, relevant, and meeting evolving consumer preferences.

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We Write Code for People, Not for Machines

Writing code for people is essential, considering that humans read and maintain code more than machines.
Using clear and descriptive names, breaking down large functions, explaining the why in comments, and respecting the reader are key principles for writing understandable code.
Coding with the mindset of handing it off to someone else promotes clarity and responsibility in development.
Ultimately, good code is a form of effective communication that should make sense to others without confusion or frustration.

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Should an org be top-heavy?

Maintaining a broad spectrum of thought processes is crucial at a macro level, particularly in a gig economy.
A top-heavy organizational structure with multiple VPs can complicate decision-making processes and often leads to overemphasizing product metrics and ideal architecture.
In contrast, a flatter organization with empowered decision-making at lower levels tends to be more effective, enabling quicker decisions and fostering collaboration.
According to the author, a flatter framework was instrumental in faster market launches compared to top-heavy programs in their experience.

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Crawling with Purpose: How Babies and PMs Learn to Navigate Complexity

A major breakthrough in a baby's development is the ability to crawl intentionally and with direction, indicating the start of mapping skills.
Mapping is described as forming internal models of the external world, allowing for planned movements and foresight.
This newfound ability shifts from reactive to proactive behavior, enabling strategic planning and navigation in complex environments.
For product leaders, developing mapping skills can lead to anticipating obstacles, visualizing lifecycles, and designing scalable systems.

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Beyond the Code: The Unspoken Value of Human Connection in Big Tech

Tech culture often values busyness over human connection, neglecting genuine relationships.
Building authentic connections involves vulnerability, support, and small gestures of appreciation.
Success in careers stems from meaningful relationships, not just achievements and networking events.
Genuine connections are formed through authenticity, vulnerability, and genuine attention to others.
Despite the chaos of tech roles, prioritizing relationships over tasks is key to success.

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Beyond the Season: Rethinking Product Demand Triggers in Africa

Product demand triggers in Africa may not be solely seasonal, but can also be behavioral, transitional, or aspirational.
A surge in demand for a durable household product was found to be influenced by life-stage transitions such as moving into a new home or setting up a first living space.
Forecasting demand based on social and economic milestones rather than weather can provide a broader opportunity for reshaping inventory planning and marketing strategies in Africa.
Relying solely on calendar-based forecasting may lead to missing important contextual factors influencing consumer decisions, presenting both a vulnerability and an opportunity for brands in Africa.

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Managing Pushback: Handling Pilot Team Resistance During Product Operating Model Rollout

Teams may resist change during product operating model rollout due to time constraints.
Resistance may also stem from fear of starting as beginners or doubts about success.
Addressing resistance requires understanding root causes and creating rituals for team progress.

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