The Product Manager's Desk Reference, Third Edition
The Product Manager's Desk Reference, Third Edition

Author: Steven Haines

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1260468550

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The definitive guide to product management—updated for a more digital, more global, more competitive business landscape The digital age is here to stay. That means the pace of business change will only increase and competitive forces will challenge you, and your role as a product manager. This is the book that provides the only definitive body of knowledge of product management that you and your product teams can use to optimize your product’s business. The Product Manager’s Desk Reference has long been the go-to resource for product managers who seek to deliver quantifiable benefits to their company. In this fully revised edition of this bestseller, veteran product management thought leader Steven Haines lays out a repeatable process for product management organizational transformation, providing a clear roadmap you can follow to become the entrepreneurial strategic thinker who can drive your organization (and your career) into the future! Packed with important updates and revisions, The Product Manager’s Desk Reference, Third Edition provides essential advice on: Companies with portfolio of digital and traditional products Utilization of various development methods (waterfall and agile) Product design methods to deliver better user experiences Strategic thinking and business analysis Cross-functional product team collaboration Product portfolio management and product discontinuation Room for error in today’s fast-paced business environment shrinks by the minute. Packed with an array of new tools, techniques, and best practices—along with an explicit emphasis on data, analytics, and product performance—this new edition of the definitive product management resource is a timely and actionable guide to kicking your product management strategies into high gear.

The Product Manager's Desk Reference
The Product Manager's Desk Reference

Author: Steven Haines

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-07-31

Total Pages: 760

ISBN-13: 0071591354

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Grab the all-you-need reference and manage your products effectively and efficiently Now, product managers at every level can have an authoritative, one-stop reference to strategizing, introducing, and managing products at their fingertips. The Product Manager’s Desk Reference uses the progression of the practitioner across the career cycle as well as the progression of the product across its life cycle to establish clear guidelines as to what must be done, when, by whom, and with what level of expertise.

Every Manager's Desk Reference
Every Manager's Desk Reference

Author: Alpha Alpha Books

Publisher: Alpha Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780028642680

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Every Desk Manager's Desk Reference is a handy how-to guide for maintaining and managing an office. Such topics include: * Stress management * Time management * Getting organized * Motivating people * Leadership * Organizational management basics * Hiring employees * Conducting job interviews * Improving employee performance * Conducting performance appraisals * Effective business presentations * Effective visuals * Effective meetings * Business writing

Facilities Manager's Desk Reference
Facilities Manager's Desk Reference

Author: Jane M. Wiggins

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-12-14

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 1119633591

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A practical guide to the principle services of facilities management, revised and updated The updated third edition of Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is an invaluable resource covering all the principal facility management (FM) services. The author—a noted facilities management expert—provides the information needed to ensure compliance to current laws, to deliver opportunities to adopt new ways of using built environments, and to identify creative ways to reduce operational occupancy costs, while maintaining appropriate and productive working environment standards. The third edition is fully updated and written in an approachable and concise format. It is comprehensive in scope, the author covering both hard and soft facilities management issues. Since the first edition was published it has become a first point of reference for busy facilities managers, saving them time by providing access to the information needed to ensure the safe, effective and efficient running of any facilities function. This important book: Has been fully updated, reviewing the essential data covering the principal FM services Is highly practical, ideal for the busy FM practitioner Presents information on legal compliance issues, the development of strategic policies, tactical best practices, and much more Is a time-saving resource that brings together essential, useful, and practical FM information in one handy volume; Written for students and professional facilities managers, Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is designed as a practical resource that offers FMs assistance in finding solutions to the myriad demands of the job.

The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference
The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference

Author: Fred Sollish

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-07-20

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 0470130881

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The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference "Finally, a cohesive volume written for the worldwide profession of purchasing and supply chain management." —James D. Reeds, CPM, CFPIM, CIRM, CPCM, President, Institute for Supply Management-Silicon Valley "Great resource. This work is educational, informative, and certainly, most practical." —Peter Sterlacci, Director, Professional Development, San Jose State University "Complete with useful information-the authors are extraordinary experts in the field of supply chain management." —Michael Geraghty, MBA, President, Geraghty International, and author of Anybody Can Negotiate—Even You! Destined to become every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topic Leaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the purchasing and sourcing function, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference is filled with everything every supply manager needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement manager. Filled with practical aids such as checklists and customizable forms, this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the supply manager in the new millennium. With an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference offers detailed coverage and tips on: Procurement and Best Business Practices Sourcing Management How to select suppliers and measure performance The best way to leverage computer systems Providing value to the organization Identifying those strategies that will work best for your business for years to come

Managing Product Management: Empowering Your Organization to Produce Competitive Products and Brands
Managing Product Management: Empowering Your Organization to Produce Competitive Products and Brands

Author: Steven Haines

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2011-12-02

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0071770054

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Build better products by expanding the role of Product Management Managing Product Management argues that product management should be reinstituted as a key source of innovative ideas that solve broad market problems. It illustrates how to organize the product management function of a company to create, build, and produce innovative and game-changing products and services. Steven Haines is the founder and president of Sequent Learning Networks, a training and advisory services firm with an international client base. He held leadership roles for AT&T and Oracle and was adjunct professor at Rutgers University's business school.

The Influential Product Manager
The Influential Product Manager

Author: Ken Sandy

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1523087471

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This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the core skills, activities, and behaviors that are required of product managers in modern technology companies. Product management is one of the fastest growing and most sought-after roles by job seekers and companies alike. The availability of trained and experienced talent can barely keep up with the accelerating demand for new and improved technology products. People from nontechnical and technical backgrounds alike are eager to master this exciting new role. The Influential Product Manager teaches product managers how to behave at each stage of the product life cycle to achieve the best outcome for the customer. Product managers are under pressure to drive spectacular results, often without wielding much direct power or authority. If you don't know how to influence people at all levels of the organization, how will you create the best possible product? This comprehensive entry-level textbook distills over twenty years of hard-won field experience and industry knowledge into lessons that will empower new product managers to act like pros right out of the gate. With teaching experience both from UC Berkeley and Lynda.com, the author boils down the most complex topics into principles that are easy to memorize and apply. This book methodically documents the tools product managers everywhere use to align their teams with market needs and organizational goals. From setting priorities to capturing requirements to navigating trade-offs, this book makes it easy. Not only will your product succeed, you'll succeed, too, when you read the final chapter on advancing your career. Let your product's success become your success!

The Wiley Project Engineer's Desk Reference
The Wiley Project Engineer's Desk Reference

Author: Sanford I. Heisler

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1994-02-08

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780471546771

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A companion volume and sequel to The Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference. Covers major areas regarding the technology of engineering and its operational methodology, accentuating questions of schedule and schedule maintenance. Describes professional practice skills and engineering aspects essential to success. Includes a slew of examples, checklists, sample forms and documents to facilitate understanding.

Athletic Director's Desk Reference
Athletic Director's Desk Reference

Author: Donna A. Lopiano

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2013-11-19

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 149258181X

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Athletic Director’s Desk Reference With Web Resource is the most authoritative and comprehensive resource available for collegiate athletic administrators. Loaded with practical tools, this resource guides program administrators in navigating their increasingly complex roles in athletic programs of any size. With this reference, administrators will confidently handle typical and unexpected situations and address the various policy and system needs required for running a successful athletic program. Authors Lopiano and Zotos, well known and respected for their contributions to collegiate and scholastic athletics, guide readers with more than 75 combined years of experience as athletic program administrators, coaches, and consultants. Complete with a practical web resource, Athletic Director’s Desk Reference offers extensive advice and tools for today’s athletic director, covering leadership and organizational planning, office and facilities operations, staff management, student–athlete relations, team administration, event management, fundraising, media relations, and more. Both the print and e-book versions of Athletic Director’s Desk Reference help readers quickly find the materials and information required for performing specific tasks or functions. They include numbered contents and cross-references to the web resource, allowing readers to move seamlessly between the two. This comprehensive resource includes more than 120 management tips and planning tools in the book that provide expert insights and strategic advice, and more than 340 documents in the web resource that can be downloaded and customized to meet the needs of each athletic program: • Management tips in the book present foundational information, problem-solving strategies, and suggestions for management of employees, programs, events, and facilities. • Planning tools in the book provide specific steps or considerations to take in the development of strategic plans, action plans, professional development plans, and governance systems. • Educational resources in the web resource can be used for teaching and motivating staff members, campus constituents, volunteers, and student-athletes. • Evaluation instruments and risk assessments in the web resource help directors, supervisors, and employees assess job performance, evaluate program contents, identify risks, and prevent litigation. • Policies and forms in the web resource allow athletic directors to produce effective policies and procedures with only simple modifications and customizations. The engaging narrative, philosophies, and advice from seasoned professionals combined with customizable and practical materials make this a unique and essential reference for athletic directors of all levels and abilities. Athletic Director’s Desk Reference empowers administrators to confront issues and lead with confidence while saving time and research. As a result, athletic directors will become more efficient, more effective, more mission driven, and more successful in virtually any task, decision, or strategy.

Product Management For Dummies
Product Management For Dummies

Author: Brian Lawley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-24

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1119264022

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Your one-stop guide to becoming a product management prodigy Product management plays a pivotal role in organizations. In fact, it's now considered the fourth most important title in corporate America—yet only a tiny fraction of product managers have been trained for this vital position. If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of people who hold this essential job—or simply aspire to break into a new role—Product Management For Dummies gives you the tools to increase your skill level and manage products like a pro. From defining what product management is—and isn't—to exploring the rising importance of product management in the corporate world, this friendly and accessible guide quickly gets you up to speed on everything it takes to thrive in this growing field. It offers plain-English explanations of the product life cycle, market research, competitive analysis, market and pricing strategy, product roadmaps, the people skills it takes to effectively influence and negotiate, and so much more. Create a winning strategy for your product Gather and analyze customer and market feedback Prioritize and convey requirements to engineering teams effectively Maximize revenues and profitability Product managers are responsible for so much more than meets the eye—and this friendly, authoritative guide lifts the curtain on what it takes to succeed.