๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Giving relatable examples in product management
Focus group
๐ฏ 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.
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Participants: ๐ค PM of My Product Journal | ๐ง ๐โโ๏ธ ๐จโ๐ฆฑ Product managers (3-5 years of experience)ย
๐ค 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.
๐ง Hi, I’m Jake, and I’ve been in product management for about four years.
๐โโ๏ธ I’m Lisa, with around three years of experience in product management.
๐จโ๐ฆฑย Hello, I’m Alex, and I’ve been in product management for five years.
๐ค 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?
๐ง I regularly refer to examples on the platform, especially when I’m looking for practical insights or new approaches to common challenges.
๐โโ๏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.
๐จโ๐ฆฑ Similarly, I find the examples valuable. They often serve as a starting point for discussions with my team and help illustrate concepts more effectively.
๐ค 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?
๐ง 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.
๐โโ๏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.
๐จโ๐ฆฑ 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.
๐ค 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?
๐ง Perhaps incorporating diverse scenarios or case studies that cover various industries could broaden the applicability of the examples.
๐โโ๏ธ Interactive elements, like quizzes or interactive workshops based on examples, could enhance engagement and make the learning experience more dynamic.
๐จโ๐ฆฑ Customization features that allow users to filter examples based on their industry or cultural preferences would be a helpful addition.
๐ค Excellent suggestions. Lastly, in your ideal scenario, how would you want My Product Journal to support your learning journey through examples?
๐ง A mix of short, practical examples and in-depth case studies would be perfect. It caters to different learning preferences and time constraints.
๐โโ๏ธ Regularly updating the examples to reflect current industry trends would ensure that the content remains relevant and valuable over time.
๐จโ๐ฆฑ A community aspect, like discussion forums or webinars, where users can share their insights related to the examples, would create a collaborative learning environment.
๐ค 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?