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What is the primary focus of product management?
What is the primary focus of product management?
- Managing project timelines and budgets
- Selling products and increasing revenue
- The entire life cycle of a product from conception to retirement (correct)
- Designing and building the product only
Which statement best describes the relationship between product management and project management?
Which statement best describes the relationship between product management and project management?
- Product management includes only the final stages of project management.
- Project management focuses solely on marketing strategies.
- Project management is independent of product management.
- Project management is a subset of product management. (correct)
What is NOT included in the life cycle of a product?
What is NOT included in the life cycle of a product?
- Updating the product
- Building the product
- Overseeing competitor analysis (correct)
- Gathering product requirements
What is the initial step in the product management life cycle?
What is the initial step in the product management life cycle?
What does product management include regarding the ongoing processes?
What does product management include regarding the ongoing processes?
Which of the following best captures the idea of a product life cycle?
Which of the following best captures the idea of a product life cycle?
What role does market research play in product management?
What role does market research play in product management?
Why must companies continuously update their products, like smartphones?
Why must companies continuously update their products, like smartphones?
What does the life cycle of a product include?
What does the life cycle of a product include?
How does a good product manager assess market needs?
How does a good product manager assess market needs?
What is included in the product strategy managed by a product manager?
What is included in the product strategy managed by a product manager?
What role does customer feedback play in product management?
What role does customer feedback play in product management?
What could happen if a product manager underestimates the market when launching a product?
What could happen if a product manager underestimates the market when launching a product?
Which aspect is crucial for the overall success of a product?
Which aspect is crucial for the overall success of a product?
Why is it important for a product manager to understand customer demands?
Why is it important for a product manager to understand customer demands?
What is a consequence of a product that is never updated?
What is a consequence of a product that is never updated?
What is the primary responsibility of project managers?
What is the primary responsibility of project managers?
Which of the following statements about project management is true?
Which of the following statements about project management is true?
What is a key goal for project managers during a project?
What is a key goal for project managers during a project?
How do project managers and product managers interact?
How do project managers and product managers interact?
In the context of product management, what does the term 'scope' refer to?
In the context of product management, what does the term 'scope' refer to?
What aspect of a project do project managers mainly coordinate?
What aspect of a project do project managers mainly coordinate?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a project manager?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a project manager?
What distinguishes product management from project management?
What distinguishes product management from project management?
Flashcards
Product Management
Product Management
The complete process of a product, from ideation to retirement, including planning, development, and lifecycle management.
Project Management
Project Management
A part of product management, focusing on a specific phase or aspect of a product's life cycle (e.g. development).
Product Lifecycle
Product Lifecycle
The sequence of stages a product goes through from its conception to its end of life.
Product Ideation
Product Ideation
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Product Requirements Gathering
Product Requirements Gathering
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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
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Product Development
Product Development
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Product Retirement
Product Retirement
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Market Needs
Market Needs
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Product Strategy
Product Strategy
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Product Launch
Product Launch
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Product Maintenance
Product Maintenance
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Business Objectives
Business Objectives
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Project Scope
Project Scope
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Project Timeline
Project Timeline
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Project Budget
Project Budget
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Project Planning
Project Planning
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Relationship between Product & Project Managers
Relationship between Product & Project Managers
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Product Life Cycle Projects
Product Life Cycle Projects
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Study Notes
Product Management vs. Project Management
- Product management encompasses the entire life cycle of a product, from conception to disposal.
- This includes strategic planning, development, and lifecycle management of a product or service.
- Product management focuses on the big picture, while project management deals with the execution of specific tasks needed to create the product.
- Project management is a subset or part of product management, and it is used across the product life cycle to execute the projects associated with it.
Product Lifecycle
- The product lifecycle is similar to a life cycle from birth to death starting from the point of creation by the company, or when the company has the idea.
- The lifecycle of a product spans from conception, to design, building, launching, sustaining, and eventual retirement.
- The product lifecycle encompasses all phases.
Product Management Responsibilities
- Product managers analyze market needs and consumer behavior.
- They define product strategy, design, gather customer requirements, and plan releases.
- They manage product development and oversee the execution and completion of projects aligned with the product strategy.
- Product managers ensure successful product launches and oversee product updates and maintenance.
Project Management Responsibilities
- Project managers plan, execute, and monitor projects that fall under the product's lifecycle.
- They manage teams, budgets, milestones and deadlines.
- They coordinate tasks and ensure projects meet specifications and quality standards.
- Project managers manage the implementation of specific product phases.
- Project managers work closely with product managers to ensure alignment with product strategy.
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