Product Entropy - Product Science Journal #44
How can you tame the chaos of your product portfolio?
Hello product leaders,
Do you know what product entropy is?
The universe tends toward chaos—and so does your product portfolio. A portfolio that is increasing in complexity experiences product entropy.
A well-balanced and streamlined product portfolio is both an art and a science, requiring constant attention.
Otherwise, your portfolio suffers from peanut buttering – spreading a little investment here and there without enough focus in any one area to achieve the high growth you seek.
Join us for a webinar on March 19th to learn how to drive order amidst the chaos. Details below.
And check out our picks on product portfolio complexity, tech migrations, and roadmaps.
Warmly,
Holly
Product Science Group’s Picks
Product Sprawl
By Rich Mironov
Just like entropy is ever-increasing in the universe, the complexity of product ecosystems increases rapidly over time if we don't regularly apply thoughtful and intentional product strategy practices. Learn more about Rich Mironov's take on Product Sprawl, which describes this phenomenon and its impacts, especially in the enterprise space. - Dina Levitan
A Simplified Roadmap Storytelling Framework
By Noa Ganot
Product strategy and roadmap development go hand-in-hand, and this article presents an interesting approach to roadmapping with the GOSPA framework. -Holly Hester-Reilly
How to Build a Roadmap for your Tech Migration that Delivers Business Outcomes
By Holly Hester-Reilly
Tech migrations don't have to stall innovation – discover how approaching them as product opportunities rather than lift-and-shift projects can deliver business value at every stage while keeping your team energized and your customers delighted. - Holly Hester-Reilly
Upcoming Webinar
We’re excited to announce an upcoming webinar with Product Science Group team members:
Fighting Product Entropy: User Journey Mapping for Overlapping Products
In complex systems, overlapping features and goals lead to confusion and lost value. In this webinar, learn how to fight product entropy by developing an evidence-based customer journey map. Discover how to combine data to create a cohesive view of the user experience. Explore techniques for consolidating product experiences and building stakeholder alignment. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to address product entropy, reduce complexity, and drive product consistency.
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Our team at Product Science Group partners with startup founders and product leaders to share The Product Science Principles and the accompanying framework, the Product Science Method, which I've developed over my time in tech startups. Through our coaching and consulting work, we help our clients determine which product growth opportunities they should pursue and build the product management skills to deliver on their goals. Reach out if you'd like to explore working together as a client or team member!
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