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by Sue Sivam-Raja

Explore successful strategies to enhance customer satisfaction in the fast-evolving gaming industry. Understanding Customer Needs and Preferences In order to maximise customer satisfaction in the gaming industry, it is essential …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle Managementplmgamingproduct feedbackCustomer satisfactioncustomer data

by Simon Tuddenham

It's likely that the social platforms you're consuming, are packed with a wealth of Thought Leadership content, across a range of topics that may often not always be at the …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle Managementproduct collaboration

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Explore the crucial role of product management in the dynamic gaming and betting industry and how it can drive success and innovation. Navigating the competitive landscape of the Gaming and …

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Topics:gamingbettinggaming product managementbetting product management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

In today's fast-paced manufacturing industry, staying competitive is crucial. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays a key role in empowering manufacturers to keep up with the ever-changing landscape and maintain a …

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Topics:Agile product managementproductlifecyclemanagementPLM manufacturingmanufacturing

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Explore the transformative effects of Product Lifecycle Management Streamlining Operations through PLM Integration Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) can revolutionise the logistics and transportation industries by streamlining operations through integration. By …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle Automationplmlogisticstransportation

by Helen Tsaganos

Unlock the secrets of Product Lifecycle Management with this comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of the process. Understanding Product Lifecycle Management Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a strategic approach …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

In this blog post, we will explore the vital role of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools in enhancing airline safety and reducing risks in the aviation industry. Understanding the Role …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle Governanceplmairline industryproduct people in aviation

by Sue Sivam-Raja

In a highly competitive supermarket industry, product governance plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition and consumer protection. This blog explores the significance of product governance in supermarket competitions …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle AutomationProduct Management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Discover the pivotal role that Product Lifecycle tools play in optimising operations and enhancing efficiency within the telecommunications industry. Streamlining Product Development Processes Product Lifecycle tools are critical in the …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceProduct Managementproductlifecyclemanagementtelecommunications

by Alex Wade

Lifecycle management can play a crucial role in optimising the lead to cash process by providing a structured framework for managing and nurturing leads and customers throughout their lifecycle journey …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct Lifecycle Management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Uncover why Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is critical for supermarket retailers to adopt. Maximising Efficiency with PLM Supermarkets, with their vast array of products ranging from fresh produce to packaged …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Managementplmsupermarket retail

by Dr. Lisa Marini

In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, companies are making commitments to more sustainable and ethical practices. The extent to which such commitments are implemented successfully is also reflected on the …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementESGProduct Sustainability

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Explore how airlines can leverage PLM tools like Skyjed to enhance their recovery and growth strategies post-pandemic. Understanding the Role of PLM Tools in Airline Recovery In the challenging post-pandemic …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct ManagementLifecycle ManagementAI powered data analyticsAI Data Analytics

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Explore how telecommunication companies can optimise their operations through efficient lifecycle management solutions. Streamlining Operations with Lifecycle Management Telecommunication companies face numerous challenges in managing their operations efficiently. These include …

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Topics:Agile product managementProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle Automationcloud basedAI powered data analyticsAI Data Analytics

by Alex Wade

Lifecycle management can help reduce the reporting burden on board and senior management in several ways: Streamlined Processes: Lifecycle management involves the systematic planning, development, deployment, and retirement of assets, …

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Topics:Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

Watch our 1 minute Skyjed overview video here Recently, ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) released findings from a review highlighting concerning trends in the performance of Choice superannuation options, …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsASIC

by Sue Sivam-Raja

In today's fast-paced landscape, the imperative to deliver products that not only meet customer expectations but also surpass competitors' offerings has never been more pronounced. In company Annual reports, there's …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle AutomationProduct Lifecycle Governance

by Helen Tsaganos

Watch our Strategic Product Reviews webinar recording here Make 2024 a year defined by progress, innovation, and unparalleled monitored success. Chief Product Officers, Product leaders driving innovation in the maze …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsAnnual Product Reviews

by Alex Wade

Lifecycle management can drive revenues for your business by optimising customer relationships and maximising the value extracted from each customer throughout their journey with your company. Here's how: Customer Acquisition: …

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Topics:Lifecycle Management

by Dr. Lisa Marini

For many Product Leaders and their teams, incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into their decision-making is still a not well understood task and a grey area. In this blog I …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementESGProduct Sustainability

by Alex Wade

Lifecycle management and governance (LCMG) is a holistic approach to managing products, services, and processes throughout their entire lifecycles. It encompasses all aspects of product development, from conception to end-of-life, …

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Topics:Product GovernanceLifecycle Management

by Simon Tuddenham

When it comes to our Technology Solutions, I’m almost always thinking about who makes the buying decision across the technology tool stack, and of course, I’m particularly thinking about any …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle Managementproduct collaboration

by Alex Wade

As a COO and business leader, you are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of your company, including ensuring that different departments and teams are collaborating effectively. Collaboration is essential …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

Watch our webinar recording here The Financial Services and Insurance industry operates in a dynamic and highly regulated environment, where the management of product data is crucial. Distributing financial products …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsConsumer DutyComplianceDistribution Channels

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Skyjed is an AI-powered product lifecycle management SaaS platform that helps organisations manage their products from ideation to retirement and use to develop their product governance framework. At Skyjed, we …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle Automationonboarding

by Helen Tsaganos

As a Product Manager, few things are as exasperating as managing the relentless deluge of feature requests. However, what amplifies this challenge even further is the need to juggle these …

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Topics:Agile product managementProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Growth

by Dr. Lisa Marini

The offer and demand of sustainable products and services is gaining momentum, yet the main challenge is passing the numbers test (the P&L account must add up) and making sound …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementESGProduct Sustainability

by Simon Tuddenham

Over the last 10-20 years, our habits have changed dramatically. Technology advancements have undoubtedly been one catalyst for this change, and I’m sure we all regularly ask ourselves if this …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsHigh Performing TeamProduct Tooling

by Sue Sivam-Raja

In today's competitive market, it is more important than ever for product teams to build products that meet the needs of their customers. One way to do this is to …

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Topics:Product PeopleProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & Reviewsproduct data

by Helen Tsaganos

In the dynamic world of product lifecycle management, every voyage comes with its fair share of smooth sailing and stormy seas. But what do you do when you find your …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct-Led Growth

by Dr. Lisa Marini

Is your company offering or promoting sustainability-related financial products? Are you concerned with the risk of “greenwashing”? This has become a frequent scenario given the global rise in sustainable finance …

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Topics:Product GovernanceESGASICProduct SustainabilitySustainable Finance

by Helen Tsaganos

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive and innovative is crucial for any organisation's success. For organisations seeking sustained growth and market dominance, product monitoring and reviews play a …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct-Led GrowthAnnual Product Reviews

by Dr. Lisa Marini

For too long, we have been adopting production and consumption patterns that violate the laws of nature and have contributed to deteriorate the environment in which we live and do …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementESGProduct Sustainability

by Sue Sivam-Raja

The Importance of the Product Management Role In recent trends, we have seen companies eliminating product management roles. This is often done in an effort to save costs or to …

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Topics:Product PeopleProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct ManagementProduct Monitoring & Reviews

by Simon Tuddenham

We're all typically working to ship that next round of enhancements, fixes, or at times, that new Product! So when do we ever schedule a Product Review, and if we …

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Topics:Product Monitoring & ReviewsAnnual Product ReviewsLifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

As a product leader, I know compliance is an integral part of the job. Staying up-to-date with regulations and guaranteeing the safety and suitability of your products is not always …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct SustainabilityCompliance

by Simon Tuddenham

Product lifecycle monitoring (PLM) is a critical component of Product Management, and is growing in significance amongst CEO's, Senior Product Leaders, and more broadly across Product teams. We're frequently hearing …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle AutomationProduct Tooling

by Alex Wade

CEOs are constantly faced with challenges in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business world. The ever-changing regulatory landscape, dynamic market shifts, and disruptive technologies pose significant challenges, making it increasingly difficult …

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Topics:Lifecycle Management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Hello again, fellow product and compliance leaders! As the Head of Customer Success, I see the constant challenge between product and compliance teams; the difference in priorities and the lack …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle Managementproduct collaborationproduct & compliance

by Leica Ison

In today's fast-paced and intricate business landscape, CEOs are constantly faced with unparalleled levels of complexity. The ever-changing regulatory landscape, dynamic market shifts, and disruptive technologies pose significant challenges, making …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle Automation

by Alex Wade

London, UK – June 12, 2023 First digital solution for information sharing within insurance industry to meet fair value product requirements Skyjed, the leading SaaS lifecycle management company, has partnered …

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Topics:Annual Product ReviewsESGConsumer Duty

by Leica Ison

Greetings, fellow tech entrepreneurs in Australia and the UK! Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an incredible event at Australia House with The Honourable Stephen Smith Australian High Commissioner …

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by Helen Tsaganos

So let's start with the common understanding that Product managers are responsible for ensuring that an organisation’s products are successful. Whilst this is true in most scenarios, it's also true …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsProduct GrowthProduct Tooling

by Leica Ison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeff Gothelf Joins Skyjed as Advisor Paving the Way for Transforming Lifecycle Approach for Continuous Discovery & Lifecycle Management London 30th May 2023 Skyjed, a fast-growing product …

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by Leica Ison

For Immediate Release London, United Kingdom - 23rd May 2023 Skyjed, a fast-growing provider of product lifecycle management software, and Productbeats, a global provider of product management resources, tools, and …

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Topics:Agile product managementProduct Lifecycle Automation

by Leica Ison

Today we are celebrating a huge milestone at Skyjed - reaching 100 clients on our lifecycle product management and governance platform. This achievement is a testament to our team's hard …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle Management

by Simon Tuddenham

A Product Catalogue? What does this really mean? We can all align to some form of physical (or of course now digital) catalogue, where we can leaf through the page …

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by Helen Tsaganos

ASIC's recent report on product governance highlights the importance of ensuring that financial products are designed, distributed, and maintained in the best interests of customers. The report provides guidance for …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsASIC

by Sue Sivam-Raja

Hello there, fellow product and risk leaders! As the Head of Customer Success at Skyjed, I've had the pleasure of working with many of you to help you maximise the …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Lifecycle AutomationProduct Monitoring & Reviews

by Helen Tsaganos

As a product manager, I've seen the importance of effective product lifecycle management firsthand. I was working on a product launch. We spent months doing market research, developing product features, …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsProduct Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

ASIC urges banks to improve scam prevention measures and customer management as customers report over $550m in losses. A Product Governance first approach and the right product tool and framework …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsASIC

by Helen Tsaganos

As the Chief Product Officer at Skyjed, I am constantly on the lookout for ways to streamline and optimise our product lifecycle management and governance processes. I like to call …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsHigh Performing TeamProduct Growth

by Dr. Lisa Marini

We all have at various extents, been sceptical about product claims like ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘green’, or ‘sustainable’ and perhaps we are still understanding what they exactly mean. While we are …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementESGProduct Sustainability

by Simon Tuddenham

When I thought about the headline for this post, I got rather excited in all honesty. It may not seem like much of an attention grabber, however, I immediately started …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsHigh Performing Team

by Helen Tsaganos

Pricing practices are essential for organisations because they help determine the right price for their products or service fairly, with transparency and value at the core. A well-designed pricing strategy …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementPricing Practices

by Leica Ison

As a product leader with years of experience, I've realised that investing time and effort in establishing transparent governance for product management is crucial for success. This includes conducting regular …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct SuccessProduct Lifecycle ManagementAnnual Product Reviews

by Leica Ison

A go-to-market strategy and product governance are crucial for any company to ensure its products succeed. In this blog, I'm sharing some of my thoughts on the importance of these …

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by Simon Tuddenham

For anyone I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the last few years, then I’m certain it will resonate when you hear me say “outcome over output”. There have …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct-Led GrowthProduct Monitoring & ReviewsProduct Growth

by Leica Ison

As a product executive, I've seen firsthand the power of product-led growth. But to truly drive profitable revenue growth, it's not enough to simply focus on customer acquisition and retention …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct-Led Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

How can Skyjed help organisations automate and uplift their compliance and product monitoring obligations or even better to know the health and performance of their products? Is it important to …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsConsumer Duty

by Helen Tsaganos

ASIC has released its latest enforcement and regulatory report including its enforcement priorities for 2023. This blog provides an overview of the key areas of focus with the ultimate goal …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsASIC

by Leica Ison

As a leader, employee engagement and mental health are always at the forefront of my mind. Since November 2022, my team at Skyjed welcomed four new talented members, Simon, Mark, …

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Topics:Product PeopleHigh Performing TeamRemote WorkEmployee Engagement

by Simon Tuddenham

Who sent me that document about a risk on the Checkout page? I’m thinking about where did I save that? Did they send it to me by email? I’m trying …

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Topics:Product PeopleProduct SuccessDigital Product Management

by Helen Tsaganos

There's a lot to cover in today's post and I have tried to structure it to point you to the areas that you are most interested in. How can Skyjed …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsConsumer Duty

by Leica Ison

As a CEO, you are responsible for making strategic decisions that will impact your company's future. With limited resources and a constant stream of new ideas and initiatives, making informed …

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by Leica Ison

As a Chief Product Officer (CPO), you play a crucial role in the success of your company's product strategy. However, with a busy schedule and numerous responsibilities, staying on top …

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by Leica Ison

The Dilemma Facing Product Managers in Managing the Post-Release Assessment and Management of Products. As product managers, we are tasked with the daunting responsibility of bringing innovative and impactful products …

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Topics:Product-Led GrowthProduct Lifecycle AutomationHigh Performing Team

by Leica Ison

As a product manager, customer complaints are a crucial source of information that can help you understand your customers' pain points and improve the customer experience and overall product value …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsConsumer Duty

by Simon Tuddenham

During my now more than 10 years in various Product roles, rarely has it felt like there was a go to tool for me as a Product Manager or Leader …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & Reviews

by Leica Ison

Product management and governance is a complex and ever-evolving process. . Whether you're a startup or a multinational corporation, a strategic annual product review is an opportunity for product leaders …

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Topics:Design and Distribution ObligationsAnnual Product ReviewsConsumer Duty

by Leica Ison

When product lifecycle governance is used in conjunction with an agile framework, it provides a framework for product development and lifecycle management that is flexible and responsive to changing customer …

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by Leica Ison

As a Chief Product Officer (CPO), you play a critical role in shaping your company's success. Not only are you responsible for delivering revenue growth, but you also need to …

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by Leica Ison

Product governance is a great framework when you want to excel at strategic decision-making and balance growth with compliance. It enables you to understand your product across all stages of …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct-Led Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

We often ask ourselves when is the best time to set new product goals and start fresh or re-evaluate existing goals. Whatever your product goals are for 2023, we have …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsAnnual Product ReviewsProduct GrowthConsumer Duty

by Leica Ison

A path to delivering shareholder value, uplifting compliance, retention of deep knowledge, and risk/opportunity management. Back in April 2011, Heppelmann wrote an article in Forbes titled “Product Lifestyle Management: a …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct ManagementProduct Monitoring & Reviews

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsConsumer DutyASICTarget Market Determination

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management GovernanceDigital Product ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementAnnual Product ReviewsConsumer Duty

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management Governance

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Annual Product ReviewsProduct Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Annual Product ReviewsProduct Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth StrategyDigital Product ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Monitoring & ReviewsAnnual Product ReviewsProduct Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

Why product monitoring and reviews are the biggest untapped opportunity for growth for product leaders.... In the dynamic world of business, change is the only constant for product teams. Companies …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsProduct Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product SuccessDigital Product ManagementProduct-Led GrowthProduct Monitoring & ReviewsAnnual Product Reviews

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle Management

by Dr. Lisa Marini

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Growth StrategyESG

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth StrategyProduct Success

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct ManagementHigh Performing TeamProduct Growth

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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, …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Helen Tsaganos

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 …

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Topics:Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product SuccessProduct-Led Growth

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product-Led GrowthProduct Lifecycle Automation

by Leica Ison

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 …

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by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct People

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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by Sue Sivam-Raja

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 …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Leica Ison

Why product governance is a hot topic right now. Product governance is a crucial topic for product leaders in today's landscape, where regulatory scrutiny and product regulations are rising. While …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Andrew Chamberlain

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 …

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by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management TrendsDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Success

by Andrew Chamberlain

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 …

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Topics:Digital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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by Leica Ison

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 …

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by Andrew Chamberlain

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 …

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by Sue Sivam-Raja

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 …

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by Andrew Chamberlain

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsProduct Lifecycle Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Lifecycle Management

by Sue Sivam-Raja

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Success

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Success

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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, …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Management Trends

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsDigital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 (ie …

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Topics:Design and Distribution ObligationsProduct Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Trends

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Design and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product PeopleProduct Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Trends

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth StrategyDigital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Governance

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management Governance

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceAgile product management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management GovernanceProduct SuccessDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 : …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct PeopleProduct Success

by Leica Ison

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 …

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by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct Management GovernanceProduct Success

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Digital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product SuccessDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Digital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsDigital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct PeopleDigital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Success

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDigital Product Management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution ObligationsDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceProduct Growth StrategyProduct SuccessDigital Product Management

by Talene Pittaway

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product GovernanceDesign and Distribution Obligations

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Growth StrategyAgile product management

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsProduct People

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product PeopleProduct Growth Strategy

by Leica Ison

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 …

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Topics:Product Management TrendsAgile product management