The head – managing alignment

We discussed the importance of maintaining product alignment in Chapter 11, where we dove deeper into managing the AI-native product. You can refer back to that chapter as many of those principles will be applicable here. In this section, we will examine the importance of alignment and its various facets through the lens of evolving a traditional software product into an AI product. Understanding what product alignment is and how it impacts your business and your new product’s positioning is crucial for setting the stage properly for the massive next step of integrating AI.

Managing and maintaining product alignment is the work of ensuring every aspect of a product is in harmony with the established product vision. In the context of transitioning traditional software products into AI products, this means evolving everything, from how the product is developed, marketed, sold, and positioned to how it’s engaging with your customers...