How To Navigate The Product Management Lifecycle

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HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT LIFECYCLE Managing a product's development from an initial concept to a finished product is known as the product management lifecycle. The product management lifecycle assists teams in making tactical choices that significantly impact market share, profitability, and customer satisfaction. A product manager must apply various skills to move a product to the next stage of its lifecycle while directing the product strategy. The success and progress of a product depend on managing the product lifecycle. Here is a guide on how to navigate each stage of the product management lifecycle. Introduction A new product's initial release onto the market occurs during the introduction phase. Since other competitors might be getting a first glimpse at the product at this point, there is frequently little to no competition for it. Businesses experience poor financial results because sales are typically lower at this phase. Product managers must promote awareness about customers' problems and their product's solutions. During the introduction stage, your product team must quickly respond to user input. Businesses will also have to adjust their pricing based on your marketing plan and your company's objectives. You should pay close attention to analytics as your product gains popularity to determine who is using it and which features are the most popular. Based on this early usage, information from actual consumers, target markets, and roadmap objectives may change. A product is prepared to advance to its next phase once those sales numbers begin to climb. The introduction stage of a product's lifecycle may not be the most expensive. Still, it is certainly the least profitable because sales and income will be relatively low compared to the high initial expenditures. Growth The product moves into its second phase after sales pick up, and it becomes clear there is a demand for it. This stage is when many businesses start to invest seriously in marketing since they have determined which platforms are most effective in reaching the group of customers who made early purchases. As economies of scale start to take effect and manufacturing costs per unit decrease, profit margins usually improve during this phase. However, as other businesses see a viable market for the goods and launch their products, more sales also mean more competition. Due to the influx of rivals, businesses may lower prices to match or undercut competing goods or increase the potential market of customers. Product managers must carefully maintain this balance to maintain competitive pricing without sacrificing margin.