The hottest Substack posts of Product Power by Samet Ozkale

And their main takeaways
196 implied HN points 19 Oct 23
  1. Product managers can find ideas through user interviews, trend analysis, personal experiences, and input from internal stakeholders.
  2. Criteria for pursuing an idea include satisfying a need, having a unique selling point, being profitable and in demand, and creating value.
  3. Utilizing the Double Diamond framework can guide product discovery and development by focusing on understanding problems before jumping into solutions.
78 implied HN points 21 Dec 23
  1. Product roadmapping is like conducting a symphony with prioritization setting the rhythm.
  2. Key elements of a product roadmap include vision, strategy, roadmap, prioritization, and backlog.
  3. Balancing stakeholder needs in roadmapping, aligning short-term goals with long-term vision, and agile adaptation are crucial for successful product development.
176 implied HN points 22 Nov 22
  1. The focus of the newsletter is on product management.
  2. The content in the newsletter is designed to be concise and actionable.
  3. The newsletter covers topics like product, growth, and design in a packaged format.
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98 implied HN points 16 Feb 23
  1. Product leaders should focus on data-driven and customer-centric approach in product development.
  2. Understanding the user through research and user feedback is crucial for making informed decisions and solving real problems.
  3. Cross-functional collaboration and transparent accountability are essential for fostering innovation and delivering results in product management.
78 implied HN points 30 Nov 22
  1. Balancing product flows is a key challenge.
  2. Not managing product flows properly can lead to learning costs, data inaccuracies, and increased development costs.
  3. Creating a constant control mechanism is essential for maintaining consistency in product flows.
39 implied HN points 07 Dec 22
  1. Identify 4 key metrics for your business
  2. Have teammates score these metrics on a scale of 1-10
  3. Calculate averages, add results, and sort metrics by priority