Effective platform product management : an effortless strategy and execution guide for product managers who want to scale their platform business model and grow their customer base / Tabassum Memon

Includes index.

Table of ContentsFundamentals of Platform Business ModelsDifference between Linear Products and PlatformsResearch and ValidationBuilding a Platform StrategyDefining the MVP and Creating a Platform RoadmapLaunching the PlatformCreating a Platform Operating ModelMetrics to Measure the Platform OutcomeOngoing Backlog PrioritizationMoving from Linear Products to Platforms

Design, strategize, and implement a proven roadmap for your platforms to scale your business across multiple channels that provide a seamless and intuitive user experience Key Features Understand the importance of platform business models and the difference between linear products and platforms Explore the end-to-end platform life cycle, from developing a strategy to measuring the outcome Discover the benefits of the platform business model and effective strategies through examples Book Description In recent years, platform business models have revolutionized various industries, including retail and media. Companies such as Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify have changed how businesses reach out to their consumers. With the rise of these platforms and the increased use of technology, consumers prefer to search, explore, compare, and choose between different options within a single uninterrupted user experience. Providing such an experience is difficult and almost impossible when using linear models, and this is why modern businesses must adopt a platform-first approach to change how they invent, develop, and market solutions. This book addresses a critical pillar of platform development - product management. It'll help you to understand the difference between traditional and modern product management for platforms while exploring the importance and benefits of the platform business model. As you progress, you'll be able to build the right platform strategy, define the MVP, and focus on ongoing backlog prioritization for successful platforms. This book also walks you through the steps and guidelines that'll help organizations and product managers to transition from linear products to platforms. By the end of this platform product management book, you'll have learned the essential aspects of product management for building successful and scalable platforms. What you will learn Understand the difference between the product and platform business model Build an end-to-end platform strategy from scratch Translate the platform strategy to a roadmap with a well-defined implementation plan Define the MVP for faster releases and test viability in the early stages Create an operating model and design an execution plan Measure the success or failure of the platform and make iterations after feedback Who this book is for This book is for product managers, product owners, product directors, and business executives responsible for defining platform strategy and it..