e News and Resources from Pivotal Product Management                    May 2009

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NewsThe New "Normal": Managing the Four P's in a Down Economy

While the experts are pointing out some rays of hope, they also seem to concur that the economy will continue to struggle into 2010. Most companies can't wait it out, so what's your plan for adapting to this "new normal?" Read on for some new ways to think about product, pricing, place, and promotional strategies to thrive now.

Events Product Management Intensive:
June 10-11
 Learn from award-winning, practicing PMs and immediately apply the seven best practices for greater product success now.

AIPMM Certification Review and Exam: June 12  Become a CPM and show your leadership in your company or the marketplace.

Join us at BAWorld Seattle: June 1-2  

Tools
"The New Normal" Product Planning Guide. Take this month's Hot Button survey for your complimentary copy!

Budget-friendly research tips

PPM's favorite pricing experts

HBR article "Provoke Your Customers"

Special OfferWhat's Your Focus This Quarter?

Are you working hardest on the product, your own job, or on the team? Answer in this month's 30-second Hot Button survey.

Our latest survey asked you which coaching techniques have you used successfully. See the results

Contact us to suggest a future Hot Button topic!

HaikuCalling all frustrated creative writers for PM haiku therapy
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PdM - The Road Less Traveled
Had I been "normal"
I'd be a bartender, not
a product mangler.
                      - Anon.

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