What framework should I use to prioritize either dedicating engineering resources to build out product functionality or just using a 3rd party service?
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Cortex VP of Product | Formerly Splunk, Deloitte • 3y
I typically advocate for using full-time engineering talent on the most innovative features, hardest problems to solve and outsource to third party services for things th...
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Airbase VP Product | Formerly Skype, Microsoft, Blink and Pipedrive • 4y
Without full context, I will assume you are not a start up but rather a profitable business with growing revenue. When considering whether to build, buy or partner (BBP),...
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Green Dot Principal Product Manager | Formerly Narvar, Stamps, Accenture • 3y
It is important to consider the build vs buy decision where it makes sense as teams are often focused on building everything, resulting in inefficiencies and a lack of fo...
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Buffer Staff Product Manager | Formerly Wayfair, Abstract, CustomMade, Sonicbids • 3y
I don't have a specific framework I use for determining build vs buy, but I've typically used a series of questions to help evaluate the decision: - What is the problem ...
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Matterport VP of Product • 2y
When deciding between dedicated vs. 3rd party engineering, consider the following factors: Final product experience: Evaluate the final product experience delivery to c...
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Barracuda Networks Sr. Director, Product Management • 1y
This is the classic build vs. buy dilemma, and one that Marty Cagan and others have weighed in on often. My starting point is this: Does this capability differentiate us ...
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Carta Sr. Director of Product Management | Formerly Salesforce, MuleSoft, Apple • 2y
My two go-to frameworks are MoSCoW and RICE. The first focuses more on prioritization based on the importance of features, while the latter emphasizes prioritization base...
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Gainsight Director, Product Management | Formerly Cisco • 1y
At our company we are transitioning from a quarterly planning cycle to an 'agile' approach. With the advent of ChatGPT and accelerated product development cycles across t...
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