Humanity in the age of AI (38 minute read)
Ethical AI design is needed to prevent reinforcing biases and echo chambers, as seen with past digital platforms. Social media promotes materialism and division, while AI has the potential to broaden perspectives and provide a more accurate reflection of human experiences. Early research shows promise in AI's ability to reduce belief in conspiracy theories, with participants showing a lasting decrease in such views after interacting with AI, highlighting AI's capacity to foster more balanced worldviews.
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Boomer Apple (7 minute read)
Apple has shifted from being a primarily hardware-driven company to one increasingly focused on services, as evidenced by its pricing strategies and growing reliance on software differentiation. Despite holding iPhone prices steady in the face of inflation, Apple's profit from services is nearing that of hardware, signaling a major shift in its business model. Apple is evolving with age, moving toward maximizing long-term growth through services rather than relying solely on hardware innovation.
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Growth: thinking in systems (6 minute read)
Growth in business is fundamentally driven by systems thinking, and it's important to understand interconnected parts rather than isolated features. There is a difference between growth loops and habitual loops and a need for features that align with business growth while complementing existing user behaviors.
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Unlocking momentum with product strategy (4 minute read)
Every strategy challenge, whether for a feature or an entire portfolio, requires a product manager to turn ideas into action. To tackle this, follow three steps: assess the current business situation by reviewing market trends and competitors, evaluate the product's performance and customer segmentation, and identify potential opportunities. Engaging stakeholders throughout helps build momentum for a clear direction.
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When to kick managers out and call them back later (5 minute read)
This author writes about helping a client with a product refresh by working directly with the team, excluding management, and focusing on rapid experimentation and feedback. This unconventional approach allowed them to tackle tight deadlines, foster innovation, and empower the team to find their own solutions without the usual complexities of traditional change management.
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A life beyond features for B2B PMs (5 minute read)
Being a B2B PM can be more challenging than B2C, but adopting key strategies can accelerate success. Build to learn before scaling, use what you know to uncover gaps in knowledge, balance customer desires with user needs, and clearly define what success looks like before designing solutions.
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Thought partner (8 minute read)
There is growing skepticism around AI's hype. While enterprise adoption has been slow, AI's real value lies in its potential as a thought partner, enhancing human decision-making and creativity. Despite initial disappointment, leveraging AI for brainstorming, feedback, and complex problem-solving can significantly improve productivity and should not be overlooked by professionals.
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Coaching founder mode (7 minute read)
"Founder Mode” is a leadership style where founders remain deeply engaged with their company as it scales. Strong product companies thrive when founders or leaders maintain close involvement with product vision, strategy, and team development, coaching others to adopt a similar leadership approach.
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