Congratulations @Anuradha Patil 🎉 on your new role as a Product Manager! Anuradha's journey started in telecom testing as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), understanding business flows and making sure software matched real-world use cases. Over 9 years, she became the go-to person for the product's details and business understanding. In 2020, she moved internally to become a Product Owner. Her work focused on breaking down features, working with stakeholders, and making sure the execution went smoothly. She also stepped in whenever use cases weren’t clear, helping PMs and stakeholders define them better. Now, in 2024, she’s officially a Product Manager! This role is about shaping product features, making decisions that impact users and the business, and contributing to overall strategy. What made this journey possible? ✅ Learning the product and business as an SME ✅ Gaining execution and communication skills as a PO ✅ And learning from the JAPM community! From posts and courses to active discussions, the community played an important role in her growth. Thank you for sharing your journey and learnings. 🚀 All the best @Anuradha Patil

Here’s the thing: your impact isn’t defined by what you say “yes” to—it’s shaped by what you say “no” to. - Saying "no" to a tempting feature ensures your product stays focused. - Saying "no" to a rushed release protects long-term quality. - Saying "no" to misaligned goals keeps your team on track. What is an underrated skill of a PM you ask? Juggle ideas, requests, and feedback from all directions—users, stakeholders, engineers, and more. It’s not easy, especially when every request feels important. But the best PMs know - that every "no" is a "yes" to something better. How do you navigate those tough “no” moments?

Just came across the post on LinkedIn about Zomato's food recue. Problem identified - food wastage. Around 4 lacs (0.4 million ) food orders were cancelled for the users despite of no refund policies. What did Zomato do? They introduced Food rescue! "Canceled orders will now pop up for nearby customers, who can grab them at an unbeatable price, in their original untampered packaging, and receive them in just minutes.
" What do you think about the initiative ?

I am Ashima, I have been in the product management field for the last 4.5 years. I am currently working at JioStar (previously Viacom18 Media) as a product manager. I have been following this community for a long time on WhatsApp and it is amazing to be invited here by @Priyanshu Priyanshu. I am excited to learn from all of you and upskill myself. Looking forward to this 😃

As product people, we all know that a slick interface is great—but the real value comes from knowing "why" behind every "what", even when certain UI/UX decision is made. Here are some ways people justify those choices: - User Flow Justification: “This button is huge and brightly colored because it’s the main action users need.” It’s not about aesthetics; it’s about guiding users toward their next step without hesitation. - Consistency Over Creativity: “The color scheme may look standard, but it ensures users feel familiar and confident, reducing cognitive load.” (Because sometimes simple is smarter!) - Accessibility Considerations: “This font size and contrast ensure readability for all users.” Because usability should be universal! At the end of the day, every UI/UX element has a purpose. A good design choice isn’t just what "looks" good; it’s what "works" well for users. What’s a UI/UX decision you had to justify recently? And what was the ‘why’ behind it? Share your experiences!