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Weekly Newsletter - 14th August 2024

Exploring Product Excellence, Product Design, and Unconventional Wisdom in Tech Management

πŸ” Stay ahead in the evolving world of AI and product management with these latest developments!

πŸš€ OpenAI has partnered with Los Alamos National Laboratory to explore the safe use of multimodal AI in bioscience, emphasising public-private cooperation. They also launched SWE-bench Verified to improve AI model evaluation in software engineering.

πŸ“Š Product management is advancing, with key insights from the 2023 State of Product Management Report highlighting cross-functional alignment and innovation challenges.

Meanwhile, experts share strategies for navigating tech integration and leadership in AI/ML. Don’t miss the PMI Global Summit in LA this September for deeper insights! πŸ“… 

AI Bioscience Partnership by OpenAI

OpenAI and Los Alamos National Laboratory have partnered to evaluate the safe use of multimodal AI models in bioscience. This collaboration aims to enhance scientific research through AI, focusing on biological safety and practical lab applications. The initiative underscores the importance of public-private cooperation in advancing AI safety and efficacy.

Tool Transition by Product Talk

Teresa Torres discusses Hemnet's switch from Miro to Jira Product Discovery for opportunity solution trees. The team faced limitations with Miro as their trees grew, prompting the change. They adapted Jira despite its lack of tree view, sharing insights and trade-offs. The conversation underscores the importance of choosing the right tools.

Outcome Focus by svpg

The product model, emphasising value and outcomes, is applicable to government services. Despite challenges like fraud risks and complex procurement, techniques such as user-centred design and strong leadership can drive success. Governments can leverage mission-driven teams and public focus on outcomes to maximise positive impact and reduce waste.

Virtual Connections by Product Coalition

Jay Stansell introduces Community Beta 2.0 for Product Coalition, aiming to foster deeper connections among product professionals through a 3D virtual platform. This initiative follows previous experiments on Medium and Slack, emphasising quality over quantity in relationships. The beta is limited to 20 participants for a 90-day trial.

Operational Excellence by The Product Guy

Product Operations (Product Ops) optimises product management by enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. It supports strategic planning, scalability, and innovation while addressing challenges like role overlap and resource allocation. Product Ops is essential for agile, effective product development and long-term organisational success.

Events

Date: September 18-21, 2024
Location: Los Angeles
The PMI Global Summit 2024 in Los Angeles, from 18-21 September, will feature keynotes by Afdhel Aziz, Marita Cheng, and Mick Ebeling. Attendees can join special sessions, AI-focused workshops, and networking events. Registration is open for this premier event for project professionals.