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LaShaun Williams

LaShaun Williams

VP, Marketing, Observable

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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract2y
Yes, I do. We continue to tweak and refine it. The document serves as the single source of truth and artifact for each launch. Here's what in it:StrategyProduct/feature/c...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract2y
This is where tiering comes in handy. We adjust the depth and breadth of GTM plans based on the estimated impact of the launch. We also decouple product launches from pro...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract2y
I segment communications into three audiences:Product management Project DRIs (Directly Responsible Individuals, typically marketing team members)LeadershipCommunication ...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract3y
This is a great question. In my overcommunication with leadership, I am very open about the skill levels of my directs, what I think they're currently capable of, and w...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract2y
We communicate updates and progress two ways. For each launch, we create a Slack channel specific to that launch and the people directly involved in decision-making and e...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract3y
One of the most important outcomes of stakeholder management is getting buy-in, and that comes easiest when there's trust. Getting buy-in is absolutely critical to moving...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract2y
I really enjoyed launching branching and merging at Figma. It's a technical feature that is challenging to build as well as communicate to a non-developer audience. Both ...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract3y
Tying your work to tangible outcomes, specifically those related to product growth and revenue, and socializing it has worked well for me. Here's my approach: Have a rev...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract3y
Ask yourself what it really means to connect the product to the customer? You'll see that it's more than the features you build and launch alongside your Product Manage...
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LaShaun Williams
Observable VP, Marketing | Formerly Figma, Abstract3y
Engineering timelines change for a variety of reasons. It's just the nature of the work. To help manage the expectations and emotions of others working on the marketing t...
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Credentials & Highlights
VP, Marketing at Observable
Formerly Figma, Abstract
Top Product Marketing Mentor List
Product Marketing AMA Contributor
Lives In Atlanta, GA
Knows About Growth Product Marketing, Product Launches, Influencing the Product Roadmap, Release ...more