The Daily Index — Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · TLDR Index

NEWS & TRENDS

TLDR Product

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WHY PRICING AND PACKAGING MATTERS MORE WHEN LAUNCHING YOUR SECOND PRODUCT

Expanding your product suite is crucial for sustainable growth. Understanding pricing shifts with new launches accelerates product-market fit and captures value, supporting continued scaling.

a16z.com · 6 min

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GROWTH OR PROFITABILITY?

There is often a trade-off between growth and profitability, with their relative importance varying over time. A balanced approach is typically best. When growth slows below 50% year-on-year, focus on achieving breakeven or profitability.

growthunhinged.com · 8 min

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR VOLUNTARY CHURN

To reduce churn in subscription businesses, understand the reasons behind customer cancellations and monitor their timing. Provide an easy option to reactivate auto-renewal, utilize discounts, and offer the option to pause subscriptions. Point out what users will lose if they downgrade from a paid subscription.

elenaverna.substack.com · 5 min

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HOW TO FIX THE DOUBLE DIAMOND OF DESIGN THINKING

The Double Diamond model, a visual for design thinking, lacks iterative feedback loops and ends prematurely with product launch. Redefining phases to “Explore, Ideate, Test” and incorporating continuous discovery alongside delivery resolves these gaps for effective product management.

productcompass.pm · 5 min

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PROJECT VS PRODUCT FUNDING

Funding software as a product rather than a project is more effective and cost-efficient in the long run. Product-based funding ensures continuous updates, user engagement, and avoids the pitfalls of the outdated project model commonly used in government.

eatingpolicy.substack.com · 6 min

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HOW TO SPOT GOOD CASE STUDIES

Understanding products and markets through effective case studies enhances decision-making for product leaders. Good case studies provide detailed context about user needs, industry dynamics, product development, and internal factors, while poor ones can mislead if overly simplistic or biased. Avoid sources that lack depth or are entertainment-focused.

growth-catalyst.in · 4 min

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HOW DUOLINGO SETS OKRS

A slide showcasing Duolingo's OKR best practices.

threadreaderapp.com · 2 min

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COGNITIVE BIASES YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT

We consider ourselves logical, but our choices are often less rational than we think. Context, fallacies, and personal experiences influence our decisions subconsciously. Complete objectivity may be unattainable, but recognizing these cognitive errors can help.

debliu.substack.com · 6 min

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CHATGPT TRANSFORMED MY BACKYARD

The effectiveness of AI tools depends on the quality of your prompts. By thinking outside the box and trying various prompts, you can uncover innovative solutions and enhance your projects. Instead of sticking to predefined searches, experiment and find the optimal approach for your needs.

productparty.us · 4 min

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FACTORS THAT DRIVE PRIORITIZATION

The 2024 State of Product Management Report by ProductPlan highlights the factors that drive prioritization (customer needs/wants, company goals, internal requests, competition).

threadreaderapp.com · 1 min

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WHY YOU NEED A PM PORTFOLIO

PM portfolios are a game-changer for both job seekers and hiring managers, offering a more authentic and comprehensive view of a candidate's work and capabilities than traditional resumes or interviews.

threadreaderapp.com · 3 min