ProdMgmtTalk

a new tool requires changing how you do things & moving all your data

people before tools. Find what process works for you, then pick the tool.

yes the tools should match your workflow/learning flow- not the other way around

and don't force tools on people. Explodes-in-your-face kind of experience.

With all the info available today, it is simply too much to keep up with it all. There is a fine line between knowing enough for whatever research/project you're doing and trying to learn too much.

people often get overwhelmed with all the tech now..it has to be easy and intuitive!

A lot of people aren't aware of many tools that can benefit them. With all the consumer data companies record they need to maximize the impact from their marketing strategies

Many marketers believe the consumer doesn't know what they want. Thus, the reach for many marketing tools is integral

A3 It's integral to surround yourself with people who have similar interests. I learn about most new products through my peers

.@ProdMgmtTalk It's important to see the people who *don't* have similar interests, if you want to learn truly new things

. @ProdMgmtTalk But peers are really important too.

. @Oren_Carmeli Peers will help you make sense of all these things - which is super-helpful!

@anca I think you don't know what you want to learn until you learn it. Thus, it is most important to meet and talk to new people regardless on their character

check out @producthunt great resource for new apps & software

@clarify is a tool for taking screenshots, annotating in a doc

Q5 I think you need to decide a direction of the company from the beginning, and stick to your vision

@Oren_Carmeli Q5 I think its more of a fluid transition between ideas- you may come across something that is much better than your current vision. you need to be able to change and adapt

@CrowdDr good point. However, I think there are companies who strive to do too much. At its core entrepreneurship is about finding an unfulfilled demand in a market and providing a solution

Abhi Metra CEO of Tresata talked about keeping his company's vision consistent in his interview on #theCUBE

. @ProdMgmtTalk Here's case study for how @nike adopted SAP in the early part of this century. They transformed the tool to meet their needs. http://www.icmrindia...

@anca awesome, thanks!

Q6 I think it is based a lot on competitors and striving to distinguish yourself in the marketplace

Companies manage their business strategies based on their competitors. I think of companies as sports teams where each team is different and must prep for each game differently.

. @jamessmale1 Interestingly, many companies are trying to hire "rock stars" and "ninjas" instead of team players.

@anca yes I have seen that first-hand. But the question is whether to choose a rock star or ninja... :)

actions speak louder than word

effective and rational actions rely on thought and preparation

Users should always drive the development- its much harder to market something that's unwanted, afterwards!

A2 Tweeting from Palo Alto, CA. I believe it is important to put yourself in their perspective to more effectively communicate.

@Oren_Carmeli I agree through my experience of ineffective communication, the number one factor is not truly understanding the other person's perspective

I wonder how much energy and cost in motivation just to work with the tool.

Important to think from the perspective of the user with different abilities and understandings -

a user of technology can never be wrong in how they use the tech - they have different orientation - be a good listener

very true- the user is always right

Q7 It can facilitate a great work environment. I believe co-worker relationships and corporate production are directly related

There is nothing more important in a company for the co-workers to get along