๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Giving relatable examples in product management

Focus group

๐ŸŽฏ Goal: Understand the challenges users face in learning from examples on an online platform. The goal is to explore how the platform can provide relatable examples that users can easily understand and apply in their roles, considering the inherent challenge of creating content that resonates with a diverse audience.

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Participants: ๐Ÿค“ PM of My Product Journal | ๐Ÿง” ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑ Product managers (3-5 years of experience)ย 

๐Ÿค“ Welcome, everyone, to our focus group discussion on learning from examples on My Product Journal. Today, we have three experienced product managers with us. Let’s begin with introductions.

๐Ÿง” Hi, I’m Jake, and I’ve been in product management for about four years.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ I’m Lisa, with around three years of experience in product management.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑย Hello, I’m Alex, and I’ve been in product management for five years.

๐Ÿค“ Thank you all for joining. Our goal today is to explore the challenges you face in learning from examples on My Product Journal and how the platform can provide relatable examples. Let’s start with your experiences. How often do you use examples on My Product Journal in your learning journey?

๐Ÿง” I regularly refer to examples on the platform, especially when I’m looking for practical insights or new approaches to common challenges.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ I use My Product Journal as a go-to resource for learning, and the examples play a crucial role in understanding how to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑ Similarly, I find the examples valuable. They often serve as a starting point for discussions with my team and help illustrate concepts more effectively.

๐Ÿค“ Great to hear. Now, let’s delve into the challenges. What difficulties do you encounter when trying to relate to the examples provided on My Product Journal?

๐Ÿง” Sometimes, the examples may feel too industry-specific. Finding ways to make them applicable to a broader range of product management contexts could enhance their relatability.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Agreed. Additionally, the level of complexity in some examples might be a bit high. Simplifying them without losing the essence would make them more accessible.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑ I find that the cultural context in some examples doesn’t align with my team’s experiences. Adapting examples to different cultural perspectives could be beneficial.

๐Ÿค“ Thank you for sharing those insights. Considering these challenges, how do you envision My Product Journal improving its approach to providing examples that are relatable and easy to understand?

๐Ÿง” Perhaps incorporating diverse scenarios or case studies that cover various industries could broaden the applicability of the examples.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Interactive elements, like quizzes or interactive workshops based on examples, could enhance engagement and make the learning experience more dynamic.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑ Customization features that allow users to filter examples based on their industry or cultural preferences would be a helpful addition.

๐Ÿค“ Excellent suggestions. Lastly, in your ideal scenario, how would you want My Product Journal to support your learning journey through examples?

๐Ÿง” A mix of short, practical examples and in-depth case studies would be perfect. It caters to different learning preferences and time constraints.

๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Regularly updating the examples to reflect current industry trends would ensure that the content remains relevant and valuable over time.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฑ A community aspect, like discussion forums or webinars, where users can share their insights related to the examples, would create a collaborative learning environment.

๐Ÿค“ Thank you all for your valuable input. Your perspectives will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing My Product Journal’s effectiveness in providing relatable examples. Any final thoughts?