Crocs' an insightful read. On Apple, their Privacy marketing is a great strategy. Amongst all the buzz on how users are just data mines for big-tech Apple quietly strong-fisted (or created a perception) of being user friendly in a data-sense way.
However the general accusation on Apple is that it has stopped being an innovation factory and it's become a Operations powerhouse (under Tim) which is exploiting it's brand power to extract higher margins, compared with Microsoft's days during Ballmer.
I can't find any product innovation in your list too. Closed ecosystem is Microsoft's playbook. Will lower price points eventually dilute Apple's brand? Or is the privacy play signaling a true shift in their strategy? Probably time will answer.
I loved the insight into Deep Product Management. I am conflicted in overstepping into some of the duties that TPMs and Tech leads could easily perform and afraid that it might set false expectations for future projects. However - I agree it's wiser to err on the deeper side when speaking with LT.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this insightful newsletter. I am new to product management and I could easily grasp all concepts. Thank you for sharing.
So glad to hear it!
Loved this piece... I also am a big fan of Deep Product Mgmt, strategy AND execution are keys to success. Thanks for sharing, as always
Gotta do both! Thanks
Crocs' an insightful read. On Apple, their Privacy marketing is a great strategy. Amongst all the buzz on how users are just data mines for big-tech Apple quietly strong-fisted (or created a perception) of being user friendly in a data-sense way.
However the general accusation on Apple is that it has stopped being an innovation factory and it's become a Operations powerhouse (under Tim) which is exploiting it's brand power to extract higher margins, compared with Microsoft's days during Ballmer.
I can't find any product innovation in your list too. Closed ecosystem is Microsoft's playbook. Will lower price points eventually dilute Apple's brand? Or is the privacy play signaling a true shift in their strategy? Probably time will answer.
A great piece, indeed. Thanks.
Awesome reflections. That is Microsoft’s playbook! I’ll need to dive into this further in another piece. Thanks for reading!
I loved the insight into Deep Product Management. I am conflicted in overstepping into some of the duties that TPMs and Tech leads could easily perform and afraid that it might set false expectations for future projects. However - I agree it's wiser to err on the deeper side when speaking with LT.
Great point. Have to “pick your spots” to go deep.