Lara McCaskill

AMA: Atlassian Head of Portfolio PMM, Lara McCaskill on Product Launches

March 18 @ 9:00AM PT
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Lara McCaskill
Atlassian Senior Director, Head of Portfolio PMM, Strategy Collection | Formerly Amazon, Stitch Fix, Pandora1mo
The most common pitfalls that can derail product launches are usually something like: Not planning for the unplanned Not having clear alignment around launch goals - acro...
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Lara McCaskill
Atlassian Senior Director, Head of Portfolio PMM, Strategy Collection | Formerly Amazon, Stitch Fix, Pandora1mo
Having a post launch plan is just as important as any other elements of your launch plan. Here's how I usually navigate the post launch activity at a high level: Retrospe...
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Lara McCaskill
Atlassian Senior Director, Head of Portfolio PMM, Strategy Collection | Formerly Amazon, Stitch Fix, Pandora1mo
The most important thing with shifting launches and leadership whiplash is to assess impact. I typically run through a series of questions to better understand the contex...
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How to educate the company of the importance of a structured product launch?
As a worker for a new ventures team in a Wellness Tech unicorn, I have to juggle the necessity to be fast and testing with a good and structured approach and pitch. Sometimes the sales team goes over my head and starts selling without proper alignment.
Lara McCaskill
Atlassian Senior Director, Head of Portfolio PMM, Strategy Collection | Formerly Amazon, Stitch Fix, Pandora1mo
Having product launches follow a set process is hugely beneficial for any team, especially a rapidly scaling one that is likely launching often. I like to start with what...
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