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Jock Busuttil publishes articles regularly on I Manage Products, a blog for product people to learn about product management from the ground up.
PRODUCTHEAD is a newsletter of the best articles, videos and podcasts from product leaders and commentators all over the world, curated by Jock Busuttil. All neatly packaged up in a regular email delivery for your reading, viewing and listening pleasure.
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- Q&A: What technical skills do I need to be a product manager?by Jock Busuttil on January 27, 2021
“I was looking for inspiration and guidance as I am searching for a career change and Product Management/ Project Management are my areas of interest. I was looking to understand if in such roles technical skills are required.”
- PRODUCTHEAD: Creativity is borne of constraintsby Jock Busuttil on January 25, 2021
» Constraints that motivate and focus are most effective » Boredom can trigger a creative and productive state of mind » It’s important not to stave off boredom immediately with distractions » You can optimise your working environment for greater productivity on different types of task
- PRODUCTHEAD: Pricing – everything and nothing has changedby Jock Busuttil on January 18, 2021
» Pricing determines the structure of the business that produces it » Start with consumer research to determine potential demand and feasibility of the product » A step-by-step guide to pricing software » Scalpers have made $82M in sales of consumer tech in under three months
- 77: The only article you’ll ever need on prioritizationby Jock Busuttil on January 13, 2021
When faced with all the things you could and should be doing, it can be tremendously hard to decide which to do, let alone which to do first.
- PRODUCTHEAD: The good, the bad and the ugly of machine learningby Jock Busuttil on January 11, 2021
» Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed » DeepMind’s AlphaFold solves a complex protein folding problem in days rather than years » Netflix and the BBFC automate age certifications for content with a staff-trained algorithm » YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has the unintended consequence of creating echo chambers » An algorithm widely used in US courts for predicting future criminality exhibits racial bias » Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya explores the impact of biased facial recognition algorithms on human rights
- PRODUCTHEAD: Better teams need better leadersby Jock Busuttil on January 4, 2021
» Leaders have a disporportionate impact on the psychological safety of their teams » Effective teams feel their work means something and makes a difference » A servant leader’s motivation begins with a consious choice to serve others without self-interest » A leader can show support and respect by approving and following a team’s social charter
- Q&A: What lessons from antiquity would you apply to product management?by Jock Busuttil on December 30, 2020
“So this this might seem a bit odd, but are there any lessons from antiquity given your background in Classics that one might apply to product management in the year 2020?”
- PRODUCTHEAD: There are only 5 product strategiesby Jock Busuttil on December 14, 2020
» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness » Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors
- 76: Manage the whole productby Jock Busuttil on December 9, 2020
A product is often a complex combination of several products and services. Some you create yourself, some are created by others. You’re responsible for the whole lot, even if they’re not all directly in your control.
- PRODUCTHEAD: Being able to see the chessboardby Jock Busuttil on December 7, 2020
» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness » Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors
- PRODUCTHEAD: Digital inclusion and accessibilityby Jock Busuttil on November 30, 2020
» Practical accessibility and inclusion guidance from UK and US governments » Accessibility guides to various impairments by disabled gamers for the gaming industry » Making your content accessible and inclusive isn’t ‘dumbing down’ » Professionals want clear, concise information, not jargon or complex terms
- Managing product managersby Jock Busuttil on November 27, 2020
A virtual roundtable discussion for product leaders and C-level roles. We’ll be discussing: how to measure product manager performance; how to provide opportunities for career growth; and the challenges of managing teams of product managers and product owners.