Vicky Li Horst

@vickylihorst
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I provide personalized coaching for mission-driven software product managers
Websitehttps://vickylihorst.com
Newsletterhttps://vickysnewsletter.substack.com/
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Jesse Johnson and I made a ~30 min podcast episode discussing product feature prioritization with unique considerations for Biotech companies. Check it out: https://open.substack.com/pub/vickysnewsletter/p/prioritization-biotech-product-management
Prioritization, Biotech, and Product Management | Jesse Johnson (Founder, Merelogic)

Another podcast episode

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Does your engineers and designers have a strong product understanding?

šŸ”Ž Here is a quick health check: can they articulate the product vision, top priorities, and the strategy to achieve the goal?

More details: https://vickysnewsletter.substack.com/p/empowering-your-engineering-team

Empowering Your Engineering Team: From Mercenaries to Missionaries

Starting Small with a Pilot Project

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Ever wondered why, despite having well-written specs and productive sprint planning meetings, you’re not seeing the expected results? It might be because you’re protecting engineering’s time too much and you may be leaving crucial value on the table. Check out my latest article šŸ‘‡ for a quick look into this paradox and what you should aim for instead.

https://vickysnewsletter.substack.com/p/why-protecting-engineerings-time

#EmpoweredTeams #EngineeringEfficiency #ProductTeams #MissionaryNotMercenary

Why Protecting Engineering's Time May Be Hurting Your Company

And What Your Goal Should Be Instead

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4 Important Aspects of Product Management in Healthcare/Biotech/Science

And the lessons that apply to all tech PMs

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I recently spoke at the Product Collective’s industry product interviews and shared 4 important aspects of product management in Healthcare/Biotech, and also lessons for all tech product folks:

1ļøāƒ£ Deeply care about the problem and users
2ļøāƒ£ Grow your adaptability muscles
3ļøāƒ£ Put compliance, security, and privacy at the front of your mind
4ļøāƒ£ Know when to seek Subject Matter Experts

Link in comment.

Which of these aspects do you find most challenging in your role? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Fact of the Week: The International Coaching Federation found that over 70% of professionals who receive coaching benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. 🤯

And that's not all, 86% of companies who introduced coaching, reported that they recouped their investment and more. [Data from the Institute of Coaching*]

In my most recent newsletter article, I had the honor to chat with Eric Karofsky, founder of VectorHX, about the collaboration between UX and Product. This piece delves into the unique challenges faced in biotech/healthcare and practical steps to overcome these challenges, which underscores the importance of open communication, shared goals, and embracing a healthy level of tension between the Product and UX teams. Share with a friend if you find it helpful!
https://open.substack.com/pub/vickysnewsletter/p/product-and-ux-a-guide-for-effective?r=1q0vk6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Product and UX: A Guide for Effective Collaboration in Biotech/Healthcare

Understanding the Unique Challenges in Biotech/Healthcare Collaboration (and how to overcome them)

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Just published a new article in my newsletter series, focusing on #CareerAdvancement in the dynamic sectors of #Biotech and #Healthcare!

This edition features an insightful conversation with Dr. Alessandro Culotti from DNAnexus. We dive into the diversity of the field, outline how to set meaningful career goals, and stress the importance of networking in securing your dream role.

Check out the full article and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

https://open.substack.com/pub/vickysnewsletter/p/landing-your-dream-job?r=1q0vk6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Landing Your Dream Job in the Dynamic Sectors of Biotech and Healthcare

The Insider's Guide on Approaching the Job Search in Today's Market

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4. To start, spend some time testing its limits on the things you understand really well (within product management or not), before asking about things you don’t understand very well. This way you can better understand its limitations and critically think about the answers it gives.

What are some gotchas you discovered? Comment below!

#ChatGPT #ProductManagement #AI #LargeLanguageModels #ArtificialIntelligence #ProductDevelopment