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Learn more about Skyjed's Tool Kit for effectively managing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Design and Distribution Obligations or the Financial Conduct Authority's new Consumer Duty. The Australian Securities …

What is it, and why does it matter? To achieve product growth goals, it’s crucial to know your customers and be proactive about developing a plan for a fast-emerging area …

Solve for all product obligations including Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) with Skyjed. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its corporate plan and will continue to take …

Need a hand scaling your product growth capability or building a team with a cloud-based tool kit and framework to drive product excellence, governance, and growth? See how you can …

I remember the first time I had to complete an Annual Product Review. Rewind 15+ years ago. It all started as a half day briefing session with a 100-page PowerPoint …

Digitising product development and lifecycle management are essential to help drive growth and keep ahead in the game. It's important to think about how to digitally transform your product lifecycle …

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced issuing the first stop orders to three financial organisations over shortcomings in managing their products Target Market Determinations (TMDs) under the …

The pressure is on at this time of year, and when the growth strategy needs to be sharpened. There is no doubt that revenue is a key ingredient for growth …

Why product governance is a hot topic right now. For many product leaders, there is a sense of reality that the workload is never-ending. There are many reasons for that …

Why product monitoring and reviews are the biggest untapped opportunity for growth for product leaders.... Product monitoring and reviews are shaping up to be a major focus in 2022. Product …

Skyjed is delighted to be recognised as a finalist in the Tech Innovation of the Year category at the London 2022 Tech & Innovation Awards. It is exciting to be …

The role of the Chief Product Officer is more important than ever in enabling teams for growth How to cultivate a culture of innovation for product success "Innovation is the …

We often hear the importance of using data to make data-driven decisions or actionable insights. In practical terms, what does this really mean? You can have all the data and …

Organisations are increasingly being held accountable for the impact of their products and activities on the environment and society. We are witnessing a push by regulators from voluntary to mandatory …

Effective collaboration is key to ensuring product success and growth. If you are looking to boost revenue growth launching new products is key. Coupled with the right focus and capabilities …

The Digital-Transformation (DX) era has arrived. It’s no secret that the pandemic significantly increased the speed of digital transformation (DX) and highlighted the importance of adapting and accelerating the adoption …

I often get asked and reflect on what makes a high-performance team. How to nurture a product team to a high performing level? And what does it really mean in …

It’s no surprise that in our most recent Linked In poll 474 product leaders across a broad spectrum of industries ranked their number one priority for 2022 was to drive …

There is no doubt that as this decade progresses, investors, regulators, and the public are increasing their scrutiny of sustainability efforts and non-financial KPIs. Below is our short infographic which …

As markets evolve in these testing times, product managers can play a major role by leading the review of product revenue, forecasting costs, and generating a range of growth scenarios …

When was the last time you completed a 360-degree assessment of your product's health? When we talk about health, we're talking from a holistic point of view. Not just financial …

Digitising product development and lifecycle management are essential to help drive growth and keep ahead in the game. It's important to think about how to digitally transform your product lifecycle …

Remove the uncertainty around external factors using product discovery techniques. There are many risks when it comes to building products, but with enough intel, you’ll be able to forge ahead …

How an automated solution can help with the monitoring of your Target Market Determinations In our recent LinkedIn Poll in April 2022, we received 341 responses from various Product Management …

The external environment of businesses is in constant flux. It changes beyond our control. But by choosing to keep track of the external environment, you can keep on top of …

Let's talk about product prioritisation in Product Management. There are no ifs about it - in product, prioritisation can be quite challenging! The beauty of prioritisation when done right and …

We asked you answered. Our recent LinkedIn Poll uncovered that for 68% or 4.08 in 6 product leaders, ‘Resources & Stakeholder’ challenges keep them at night. This includes stakeholder management, …

Technology cycles are accelerating. Customer expectations are shifting and increasing. Product managers’ responsibilities are expanding. Organisations face a data deluge and increasing regulatory and compliance obligations. With anything new, there …

We asked Product Leaders on LinkedIn what their biggest challenges were as product professionals. 341 respondents completed the polls in April 2022 across various PM groups. These are the results …

Calling all Neobanks, Financial Institutions, Insurance, and Retail operators. Are you well-positioned with your Product Governance framework? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) states that “Too many firms are not meeting …

We often hear the importance of using data to make data-driven decisions or actionable insights. In practical terms, what does this really mean? You can have all the data and …

The average product manager spends 52%* of their time firefighting, problem resolution, or issue resolution. This equates to about 2.5 days of your working week spent putting out fires and …

Calling all Product Leaders - Chief Product Officers, Heads of Product, and Senior Managers... Is your organisation prioritising accountable and responsible product lifecycle management also known as Product Governance? Product …

Pricing practises for today's Product Managers and Senior Managers One of the most important activities for a Product Manager is landing on a pricing strategy for your product or service …

No two days are the same... I remember quite some time ago (ok let’s just say it was the mid-90s) being fresh out of university and starting my first real …

Part 3 in our Product-Led Growth Series explores how you can shape your product concept in order to meet product governance requirements at the onset. Product managers' accountability is shifting …

In recent years, product governance, also known as PROD 4 or DDO, has become one of the most critical areas for product leaders to manage and streamline. For product-led businesses …

In part 1, we provided an overview of the key phases to product growth and the regulatory footprint in each phase that product leaders must cover. In part 2, we …

As you gear up for 2022, we look at how you can meet the challenges of an evolving product landscape and get better revenue growth from your product management and …

Product monitoring is fast becoming a critical priority for 2022 for businesses that want to grow revenue from product-led growth. Today, there are many tools available to help product managers …

Five years ago, I set a milestone for myself to step out of the corporate world. I had the vision to create a global software company, one with a strong …

Monitoring a product can be hugely time-consuming for product leaders, from scheduling them to chasing down financial data, customer complaints and manually doing trend analysis to see if you have …

Product Monitoring & Review Checklist In part 3 of this series, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to Product Monitoring and a checklist to ensure no steps are …

Simplify Product Monitoring with Workflows Part 2 of the Product Monitoring & Review Series looks at how product teams can transform their processes using product monitoring software with automated workflows …

Why Product Monitoring & Reviews Our Product Monitoring Series is split into three bite-sized parts to give you a 360 view of the topic. In this series, we explore the …

Are your products designed & operating in a way that is clear, fair and not misleading? Whether you're launching a new or enhancing an in-market product, developing a monitoring plan …

Product teams champion a customer-centric lifecycle governance approach to product management by incorporating a design, monitoring and improvement procedure throughout a product lifecycle. We have gathered some insights into what …

Why product governance is a hot topic right now. For many product leaders, there is a sense of reality that the workload is never-ending. There are many reasons for that …

Many organisations - strapped for time - decide to start their product governance in-house using spreadsheets, Word or PowerPoint. The idea is to start with a tactical solution and then …

We have all been there as product leaders - too busy to closely monitor a product and prepare for annual product reviews. The slide deck and meeting hell is all …

For many in product management, the idea of product lifecycle governance is new. After all, product management is an emerging profession globally and changing rapidly. For many of us, working …

What you need to know about customer complaints and product reviews across a product lifecycle. Customer complaints can be a critical indicator of the fit of your product for customer …

Streamline your product monitoring New digital features product teams can use to make monitoring and annual governance reviews more strategic. You are almost at the deadline. You have got your …

As Product teams become more agile, automation plays a key role in improving product monitoring and day to day activities. The FCA has recently warned insurance firms on the need …

In this Product Lifecycle Insight, we unearth how to master lifecycle governance the modern way. The power of effective product governance means you can make fast and efficient oversight decisions …

You have updated to agile product development, but lifecycle management lags? With the growing strategic importance of product lifecycle governance and increased regulations, it's little wonder that Chief Product Officers …

This month we’ve shipped several new features to Skyjed, including new Approval Controls and additional lifecycle management tools to manage version control of your Designs. These changes make it easier …

Skyjed was founded in 2017 with a vision to rethink product lifecycle management and enhance product trust. Fast-forward to 2021 with our changed economic conditions to an ever-increasing number of …

Why product monitoring and reviews are the biggest untapped opportunity for growth for product leaders.... Product monitoring and reviews are shaping up to be a major focus in 2022. Product …

For product teams, 2020 demanded a new level of lifecycle decision-making. To help explain how to improve your product lifecycle process, we share suggestions for getting started with Product Triggers …

With the DDO deadline fast approaching we are releasing some key feature enhancements to make driver selection and report exporting easier than ever. Please have a quick read below to …

If there is one gap I see in businesses of all shapes and sizes, it is the all-too-common lack of ownership of product end-to-end. Best practice product governance ensures each …

During product strategy setting and throughout a lifecycle - creating a space to understand regulatory requirements can be a lever for product growth. Product teams use a Target Market Determination …

Product governance capability within a business is still in its infancy for many Australian companies. Many of these roles are either located in compliance teams and not part of product …

The corner stone of Design & Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance framework is the ability to effectively construct, distribute and monitor your Target Market Determinations (TMD). In this blog post, we will reveal the 2 …

Is your product monitoring passive or active? Want to improve how you monitor product characteristics? Over the years, Skyjed's Leica Ison has developed fast-paced product governance by 'taking the helicopter …

Do you find there’s widespread assumption that product lifecycle managers do not drive the growth and innovation agenda as much as new product development teams? Here are our thoughts on …

See how Skyjed is helping many financial organisations across the country meet the October 5 Design and Distribution Obligations deadline with a targeted DDO Essentials Package. We revealed recently that …

Boardroom Australia recently hosted a Design and Distributions Obligations (DDO) Workshop in their Sydney offices and our Chief Customer Officer Andrew Chamberlain was one of the speakers at this session …

Product growth requires product leaders to constantly monitor and fine-tune their action plans based on data and customer feedback. Continuous monitor, review and optimisation in audit framework ensure product managers …

Product lifecycle management has been evolving since the 1960s. In 2021, the discipline of managing product portfolios end-to-end is so relevant in our current dynamic as it helps organisations keep …

Product led Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) Compliance Following our blog post on the Design and Distribution Obligations checklist. We are going to explore how to conduct the mandated review …

When you are getting started in Product Management, there is a lot to come to grips with. In this blog, we will tackle monitoring and reviewing Product Strategy. Let's break …

Product Governance & Oversight Checklist for DDO Product governance and oversight ensure that your customers' interests take on central importance throughout your product lifecycle decisions. We have designed a Chief Product …

Product management tools are evolving faster than ever Product management and governance is essential to unlocking an effective growth strategy. Numerous product management tools help deal with increasingly specialised compliance, risk …

We recently wrote a blog piece on why product governance is so hard to get right. In that article, we revealed that the formula for better product governance is actually …

Our new Scheduler feature supports product managers with advanced monitoring of product governance. Product managers will be able to also include specifications of review types and information required with audit …

Following our blog post on the latest Design and Distribution Obligations update from ASIC's Deputy Chair Karen Chester, we are listing a DDO Summary and providing a 4 step guide …

ASIC Deputy Chair Karen Chester gave an address at the AFR Business Summit 2021 earlier this March and spoke about ASIC's new approach to enforcement. Here are some of the …

Why is product governance so hard to get right? The formula for better product governance actually starts with the understanding that not all products are equal. Products have hugely varying …

What does the Design Lifecycle Workspace do? The design lifecycle workspace feature in Skyjed automates the management of a product design, including the important areas of your product design obligations. Product managers …

The corner stone of Design & Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance framework is the ability to effectively construct, distribute and monitor your target market determinations (TMD). One of the biggest challenges an organisation will face with …

The corner stone of Design & Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance framework is the ability to effectively construct, distribute and monitor your target market determinations (TMD). Skyjed’s Leica and Andrew will show …

This article first appeared in Investor Daily - ASIC’s new design and distribution obligations is expected to place pressure on super funds to shift their strategies and leadership structures. Skyjed …

We recently ran our webinar on implementing a technology solution to automate and organise Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance. The topics covered: Regulators phasing out templated solutions globally (i.e. you …

Why you should implement a technology solution to automate and organise Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance: Regulators phasing out templated solutions globally (i.e. you will be implementing an obsolete solution) Reduce the …

A recent research report by the European Banking Authority (EBA) on product oversight and governance provides some useful insights for product management in 2021. This research surveyed 78 providers across …

No matter what industry you are in, the Chief Product Officer (CPO) role has never been more essential to innovation and profitable business growth. Demands on the position grows almost …

In this blog post, we list out the key points from ASIC’s final regulatory guide on the Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime. The guide clarifies that issuers and distributors …

Introducing Skyjed's Report Export Feature Our new Report Export feature enables product managers to create and share reports in minutes – in the format you choose. The export feature means …

Negative Target Market A significant design obligation from the Design and Distribution Obligations requires product issuers to make a target market determination (TDM) in relation to each of their products. The product …

Why you should implement a technology solution to comply with Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO): Regulators phasing out templated solutions globally (i.e. you will be implementing an obsolete solution) Reduce …

There is now less than 12 months to get fully prepared for ASIC's Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime which commences on 5 October 2021. The design and distribution obligations …

We are starting a new blog series curating and listing the top product governance manager roles from around the world. Here are our top picks: London Product Governance & Oversight …

Update on Design and Distribution Obligations by Sean Hughes, ASIC Commissioner, At The 30th Annual Credit Law Conference, 26 October 2020 Summary: ASIC states the days of tick a box …

Good governance for product growth The recently released information paper by the Productivity Commission highlighted how there is increasing opportunity for deeper adoption of software-as-a-service for regulatory monitoring, reporting and …

A recently released information paper by the Productivity Commission has highlighted how there is scope for deeper adoption of software-as-a-service for regulatory monitoring, reporting and compliance. The Commission noted that …

Australian companies with annual revenues of more than $100 million need to prepare statements on how they are identifying and tackling the risks of modern slavery - which includes child labour and human …

ASIC's Design and Distribution Obligations may be the catalyst for greater Regtech adoption (Article by Skyjed CEO Leica Ison first appeared in Investor Daily.) It has been a wild ride …

How to Comply with the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 Australian companies with annual revenues of more than $100 million need to prepare statements on how they are identifying and …

Introducing Skyjed's Risk Matrix Feature Our new risk matrix feature supports product managers with review monitoring of product risks. There is also an automated product risk report that saves valuable …

Is your product governance up to scratch? A framework for understanding how product governance links to value creation and customer trust in product portfolios. In our current times, Boards are …

One of our new enhanced features is the notification control which you can tailor to the team's specific needs. You can now set push-notifications to email for the following : …

What you need to know about the Modern Slavery Act Product managers have an emerging and essential strategic role in meeting modern slavery obligations. In this blog, we unpack what …

Why is sunsetting products is a big topic right now. One of the best ways to manage these uncertain times is to have a lean portfolio mix. Large portfolios carry …

Skyjed allows you to view the progress(%) and status of all drivers as you navigate your product audit. Visual progress view: Helps you manage and set timelines for your product governance …

Skyjed allows product teams to create custom drivers that incorporate unique and important metrics across a portfolio. These custom drivers enable teams to reduce the time it takes to monitor …

Skyjed has added enhanced filters to allow you to search, filter and sort information within products. Use Filters to search and organise your work: For example, filters can be used to …

The discipline of managing product portfolios end-to-end is so relevant in our current dynamic as it helps organisations keep pace with change and customer expectations. When done appropriately, digital product …

Executive boards and Chief Product Officers are recognising that they need a next generation solution for product oversight. Every product in an organisation’s portfolio mix moves through an increasingly dynamic …

Part 2 of the Risk Management Framework for DDO explores the importance of embedding end-to-end product lifecycle oversight in your executive and product teams. In our case study, we review …

As we experience a paradigm shifting year in product governance, organisations are considering how they can better handle the biggest emerging product governance risks and prepare an effective response. Here's …

The role and responsibilities, and why it is a critical capability for product-led business success in an ever changing technology-driven landscape. The Digital Product Manager is a new role that …

In this series, we explore a reported independent review of a financial services organisation’s risk management framework that highlighted many examples inadequate risk systems and leadership. The summary in James …

ASIC recently announced that it will defer the commencement date of the Design and Distribution Obligations for six months from the original commencement date. This means the new commencement date for …

A key element of sustaining product growth is Chief product Officers (CPO) and product managers keeping connected. This connection is even more critical as product decisions demand more rapid and …

Getting ready for DDO and the future of product governance. ASIC recently announced that it will defer the commencement date of the Design and Distribution Obligations for six months from …

Collaboration, anytime, anywhere for product success Products are the lifeblood of business success. Product Management teams and cashflow are vital to that success. The role of the product professional is …

What Product Manager doesn't want to save time on admin and reporting? In this blog, I explore the benefits of automation in product management. Technology has provided the perfect opportunity …

Why Boards should, as a priority, ask their Chief Product Officer to do an immediate review of product costs and triage their product portfolios. A triage places your products into …

How does Skyjed identify areas for growth and improvement In this blog, I explore how product teams can identify product-led growth and the importance of setting 90-day product reviews and …

Across industries, the importance of product management is growing remarkably. Product management is now a coveted role as evidenced by a report in The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, a global …

How does Skyjed AI work Skyjed’s Artificial intelligence is the next generation of product lifecycle management. Our AI powered platform is transformative in optimising product lifecycle management for the highest …

Managing Strategy and Recovery | Seven things you should know about resetting product strategy to adapt in uncertain times As product leaders navigate our new reality we set out how …

Portfolio Monitoring for Growth Complete access to your entire product portfolio from anywhere. To remotely manage your product portfolio and make meaningful impact on your organisation growth, here is part …

Collaboration | What does remote collaboration mean for product owners and executives? The world has just experienced the biggest shift to remote working in modern history. For product managers and teams, this …

Product forecasting of revenue and costs helps with lifecycle agility to quickly make decisions as an aligned virtual product team. Product owners and executives can make a big contribution to …

The checklist you need to give Boards & Product Leaders peace of mind on product growth, compliance and risk. How to monitor, assess, then re-evaluate your product strategy - and …

How to improve your product management to deliver growth in five quick steps Getting behind on your revenue and unforeseen risks can complicate an already complex operating environment for your …

The Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) and Product Intervention Powers (PIP) legislation was passed on 3 April 2019. The DDO specification applies to financial and credit products that are issued …

The 1960s was a pivotal decade marked by the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and the moon landing. The Beatles released Love Me Do, and movies like Psycho and …

Spread the word - RegTech can deliver giant leaps in Product Lifecycle Management that has barely changed since 1969 – the year man landed on the moon. My mission is …

The Skyjed team is enormously honoured to be a finalist in 3 categories of the RegTech 2020 Awards - RegTech of the Year, RegTech Female Founder of the Year and …

RegTech (Regulatory Technology) is an emerging industry that uses technology to help organisations avoid compliance risk and enhance regulatory processes. The result is an increased level of product transparency and …

The Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) legislation was passed on April 2019 in Australia to improve consumer protection in relation to financial and credit products that are issued and distributed …

What is product governance? Product governance refers to the active oversight of ongoing product-led growth strategy, compliance, risk management and protection of product trust. Product oversight requires quick access to …

Board members should raise five key questions when talking to their Chief Product Officer and Chief Risk Officer about refining your product governance. Sound product governance is critical to the …

Opinion Piece in SmartCompany by CEO Leica Ison From the stump-jump plough and the black box flight recorder, to Cochlear implants and Wi-Fi — Australians have a remarkable record in …

In a global connected world where so much is commodified, product trust is a key differentiator in today’s economy. Over the past 10 years, customer expectations about trust and access …

A new product benchmark: Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) The Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) and Product Intervention Powers (PIP) legislation was passed on 3 April 2019. The DDO specification …

Understanding product health can help you find growth opportunities, and improve customer engagement – and now it’s never been easier to take care of your product. Our 5-day product guide …

Learning how to succeed as a product manager requires effort, practice and learning essential and relevant skills. We’ll break down several necessary technical and analytical skills and provide tips on …

As a product manager, not a single day passes by without dealing with challenges such launching new products, chasing sales opportunities, meeting revenue targets and coping with team restructures. Do …

We're approaching the end of 2019, and I want to take the opportunity to share our progress in what's been an exciting year. When I started on the Skyjed journey …

1. Product managers will be looking to AI to provide more solutions for product lifecycle management. According to insights from the product management trend and benchmarks, product managers will be …

Top 10 things to review this end of year in relation to product governance. A recent survey found that more than half of the product managers indicate that their product …

The world is faces challenges like we've never experienced before - and monitoring of product risks has never been more crucial to long-term success. Product success and growth requires a …

Your guide to establishing product governance best practice or refining your existing product management practices. The past says that effective post-launch product decision making is based on a framework called …

Managing products through their myriad lifecycle stages and complications makes all the time spent on reactive work understandable. Understandable, but often counter- productive. So whose responsibility is it to change …

Collaboration, real-time product risk assessment, anywhere for product success Products are the lifeblood of business success. Monitoring non-financial product risks is vital to long-term success. Triaging to identify emerging risks …

It’s a challenging objective, what with all the teams involved in the execution of product growth strategies - from marketing, sales, finance, and pricing, to IT, strategy, risk and the …

We’ve all seen that image of one little rock triggering a massive avalanche. It’s a memorable one. And we’ve all seen one little lapse in operations act like that little …

A major focus area for product leaders in 2019 will be delivering revenue growth while addressing regulatory obligations throughout the product lifecycle. A key pain point is often product handovers …

Product management is a critical function in any business, and the importance of the role is skyrocketing globally. At Skyjed we are passionate about helping companies manage the force of …

If you’re a product manager at an enterprise level organisation, the chances are that you and your team have a significant sized product portfolio to manage. Moreover, while you might …

Time for Product Managers to follow Mick Jagger and Peter Tosh's classic advice - Don't look back! Ever had that wasted time, wasted effort, wasted opportunity feeling? Too many meetings, too many emails, …

I like the best of both worlds: meshing an agile approach for innovation with product management disciplines for commercial viability. Launching new products is like an unconscious gamble. Most new …

As markets evolve in these testing times, product executives can play a major role in business success by leading the review of product revenue and costs forecasts, set the 2022 …

Agile provides a great framework and suite of tools to support business teams in new product development. However, once these products are launched in the market, a flexible product governance …

The product manager function is a wealth of knowledge in any business. They understand the companies products, marketplace, customers, and processes. They know the performance of their product down to …

Skyjed software enables businesses to manage their in-market products with fast access to comprehensive, reliable product performance data in real time. It can help you share insights on your product …

Could it be that somewhere around 80% of your revenue comes from only a few products in the business, supplemented by a long tail of products, which haven’t been through …

Could it be that many experienced product managers were driven to behaving like gamblers chasing their losses? After 20 years as a product manager, the idea troubled me. But so …