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/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-li-horst/
@swachter I’m interested in both kinds of yarn and the Cricut felt, and can pick up!
1. 2 packs of Cricut felt
2. 2 skeins of Juniper Moon Farms Findley Dappled
3. Plymouth Yarn Homestead Tweed in Navy
@brandonhorst And you’d get an urgent 1-1 meeting request from the PM to talk about this decision
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?

🔎 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 👇 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:

1️⃣ Deeply care about the problem and users
2️⃣ Grow your adaptability muscles
3️⃣ Put compliance, security, and privacy at the front of your mind
4️⃣ 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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