ProductCamp DC http://www.productcampdc.org Wed, 02 May 2012 04:52:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Why are you attending ProductCamp DC? http://www.productcampdc.org/why-are-you-attending-productcamp-dc/ http://www.productcampdc.org/why-are-you-attending-productcamp-dc/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:25:58 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://www.productcampdc.org/?p=492 Why are you attending ProductCamp DC?


I am attending because as a product manager I am always looking to learn what others are doing and what works and does not work for them, what issues they are facing. Likewise, I like to share what issues I am facing and get feedback and ideas on how to approach them. If I learn 2 to 3 things that I can apply to my work and products I would consider this a very successful event. I am hoping that there is time dedicated to sharing experiences.

Also, I am looking to discuss new technologies, new strategies, learn about different industries (currently working in Education). And finally, I am interested in growing my network in product management.

- Denis Sagardia-Rivera

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/why-are-you-attending-productcamp-dc/feed/ 0 Happy Hour Feb 2011 http://www.productcampdc.org/happy-hour-feb-2011/ http://www.productcampdc.org/happy-hour-feb-2011/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:55:53 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=315 In 2011 ProductCamp DC had a happy hour to help keep the community going. It was a great place to meet other ProductCamp participants, and stay in contact.

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/happy-hour-feb-2011/feed/ 0 ProductCamp DC Website Launched! http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-website-launched/ http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-website-launched/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:51:35 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=107 Our new web site has been launched today! On this site, you can:

Stay focused on this site for the latest information.

 

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-website-launched/feed/ 0 ProductCamp DC is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-is-looking-for-a-volunteer-coordinator/ http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-is-looking-for-a-volunteer-coordinator/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:42 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=105 Are you a leader? Ready to be a hero? Then this might be the gigi for you! We need someone to step up and help us coordinate the volunteer effort on event day. Get the details.

 

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-is-looking-for-a-volunteer-coordinator/feed/ 0 ProductCamp DC LinkedIn Group started http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-linkedin-group-started/ http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-linkedin-group-started/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:50:09 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=103 ProductCamp DC has launched its own LinkedIn group. It’s called simply “ProductCamp DC“. (We try to keep things simple.) Everyone is invited to join in and start posting discussions, be they ideas for great sessions, product management related topics, or ways to make ProductCamp DC a fun and memorable experience. ]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/productcamp-dc-linkedin-group-started/feed/ 0 Ramon Reyes joins ProductCamp DC planning team as Volunteer Coordinator http://www.productcampdc.org/ramon-reyes-joins-productcamp-dc-planning-team-as-volunteer-coordinator/ http://www.productcampdc.org/ramon-reyes-joins-productcamp-dc-planning-team-as-volunteer-coordinator/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:26 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=101 Ramon Reyes has taken up our challenge to help with volunteer coordination for ProductCamp DC! As we move forward with venue selection and other logistical activities, Ramon will be working closely with other members of the planning team to organize the volunteer effort. He has alredy begun to think about the best ways to do this, and will be reaching out to all those who have raised their hands as well to help make ProductCamp DC a great event!

We’re excited to have Ramon join us. Welcome, Ramon!

 

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/ramon-reyes-joins-productcamp-dc-planning-team-as-volunteer-coordinator/feed/ 0 Tentative Schedule Announced for ProductCamp DC http://www.productcampdc.org/tentative-schedule-announced-for-productcamp-dc/ http://www.productcampdc.org/tentative-schedule-announced-for-productcamp-dc/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:43 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=99 The first ProductCamp DC will be held on a Saturday in September 2010 at a Washington DC metro area location. (Help us find a venue.) We’ve published a tentative schedule so folks can know what to expect. The agenda features an “open grid scheduling” process that enables session topics and presenters for the day to be determined in real-time via participant votes in response to 60-second “pitches” from each aspiring presenter. Also, in keeping with “unconference” principles, some session track topics will be decided prior to the day of the event via our session topics voting portal. The published agenda features two concurrent session tracks; though, as we get closer to the event, depending on participant confirmation and attendance, we will determine if additional tracks are warranted.

Check out the schedule and agenda. Then be sure to suggest session ideas and vote on your favorite ones.

 

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/tentative-schedule-announced-for-productcamp-dc/feed/ 0 New Date for ProductCamp DC: Saturday, August 28, 2010 http://www.productcampdc.org/new-date-for-productcamp-dc-saturday-august-28-2010/ http://www.productcampdc.org/new-date-for-productcamp-dc-saturday-august-28-2010/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:47:47 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=97 When we first announced the date for ProductCamp DC, several alert members of the community pointed out to us that date is Yom Kippur!

Acknowledging the oversight on our part, and with due apologies to the Jewish members of our community, we immediately went back to Network Solutions to find a more suitable date. Network Solutions proved to be an extremely flexible and accomodating partner, and we’re glad to announce the new date for ProductCamp DC is Satuday, August 28, 2010.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to anyone regarding their plans or travel arrangements. However, we felt it was the right thing to do with due respect to the religious significance of the Yom Kippur holiday. We also felt it not right to schedule this event on September 4 (Labor Day) and September 11 for obvious reasons.

So we looked at other Saturdays available, balanced them against the time we have left for planning and the availability of our facilities partner, and landed on Saturday, 8/28. Boy, we’ve never been as excited about this date as we are now!

A big THANK YOU goes out to Network Solutions for not only working with us on this date change, but also graciously offering to provide food and beverages for the event!

We’re looking forward to seeing all of you at the DC area’s first ProductCamp! Register now >

Read more: http://www.productcampdc.org/news/new-date-for-productcamp-dc-saturday-august-28-2010/

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/new-date-for-productcamp-dc-saturday-august-28-2010/feed/ 0 Strategyn Offers ProductCamp DC Participants Discount on Upcoming Class http://www.productcampdc.org/strategyn-offers-productcamp-dc-participants-discount-on-upcoming-class/ http://www.productcampdc.org/strategyn-offers-productcamp-dc-participants-discount-on-upcoming-class/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:46:44 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=95 Strategyn is providing a free white paper entitled “What is Product Driven Innovation” available at http://www.strategyn.com/resources/white-papers/what-outcome-driven-innovation-odi/.

In addition, they are provding a $250 discount to all ProductCamp DC participants for their upcoming class “Using Outcome-driven Innovation to Drive Market Strategy” in DC this September.

Title: “Using Outcome-driven Innovation to Drive Market Strategy” (2-days)
Normal Price: $1950
Product Camp Discount: $250
When: American Management Association, Washington, DC
Where: September 28-29, 2010

Who should go: General managers responsible for setting strategic direction for markets and resources; Product and market managers responsible for market strategy and innovation in a specific product area; Engineers and developers responsible for creating new products and services

Course Description:
This curriculum provides a complete overview of ODI principles and practices for those responsible for implementing a company’s growth and market strategy. Managers will learn how Outcome-Driven Innovation identifies opportunities for both sustaining and disruptive innovation, how it provides direction for innovation initiatives within and across their divisions, and how it provides a common platform upon which their teams can boldly press towards growth and profitability goals. This program equips managers with the base knowledge to provide leadership for innovation initiatives which form a company’s strategy. This curriculum strikes a balance between depth and breadth which can potentially serve a wide range of audiences from executives to product developers.

To get your discount code, register to attend ProductCamp DC. The discount code will be provided in the confirmation email. Then visit http://www.strategyn.com/training/public-classes/using-outcome-driven-innovation-drive-market-strategy/ to register for the course.

 

]]> http://www.productcampdc.org/strategyn-offers-productcamp-dc-participants-discount-on-upcoming-class/feed/ 0 Join Product Strategy Network’s complimentary webinar: Strategic Product Roadmaps: 10 Essential Lessons http://www.productcampdc.org/join-product-strategy-networks-complimentary-webinar-strategic-product-roadmaps-10-essential-lessons/ http://www.productcampdc.org/join-product-strategy-networks-complimentary-webinar-strategic-product-roadmaps-10-essential-lessons/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:58 +0000 ProductCamp DC http://dev.productcampdc.org/?p=93 Product Strategy Network, a Gold Sponsor for ProductCamp DC, is providing a complimentary webinar on Strategic Product Roadmaps: 10 Essential Lessons.  Pre-registration is required on or before July 28.

 Fee: Free  |

When: July 29 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT  |

Duration:  60 minutes   |

Webinar Description:

One of the most important responsibilities of product managers is to manage the product roadmap. When created effectively, roadmaps can be a very valuable and powerful tool for the product manager. They can help to provide focus to activities, inform key internal and external stakeholders, keep everyone on the same page, and drive growth. Unfortunately, we see many practitioners who fail to obtain the benefits.

In this complimentary webinar, Jim Berardone, CEO of the Product Strategy Network (http://www.ProductStrategyNetwork.com) will reveal the 10 biggest problems that he has seen across their practitioner membership network and the proven practices for dealing with them effectively. You’ll takeaway important lessons that can help you to make product roadmaps a useful and effective management tool.

Follow this link to Learn More and to Register for this complimentary webinar:

http://www.productstrategynetwork.com/content/view/583/1

 

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