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Managing Software Requirements: A Use Case Approach (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series)Managing Software Requirements: A Use Case Approach (2nd Edition) (Addison-Wesley Object Technology Series) by Dean Leffingwell
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Excellent reference. I use this in my extension program course. The case study throughout the book seems a bit hokey so I wish they had a different one.
Use Cases: Requirements in Context (2nd Edition)Use Cases: Requirements in Context (2nd Edition) by Daryl Kulak
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A good complement to the class Writing Effective Use Cases by Cockburn. This one is easier to understand when you're starting from scratch.
Portfolio Management for New ProductsPortfolio Management for New Products by Robert G. Cooper
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Excellent reference for understanding lots of different ways to go about this major problem. Pick one or make a hybrid that's right for you.
The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing: A Guide to Growing More Profitably (4th Edition) (Pie)The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing: A Guide to Growing More Profitably (4th Edition) (Pie) by Thomas T. Nagle
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Another excellent reference, especially as it focuses on value-based pricing.
The Product Managers Handbook, 3EThe Product Managers Handbook, 3E by Linda Gorchels
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A good overview of the profession and no-nonsense writing.
What Customers Want: Using Outcome-Driven Innovation to Create Breakthrough Products and ServicesWhat Customers Want: Using Outcome-Driven Innovation to Create Breakthrough Products and Services by Anthony Ulwick
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Very good read for understanding that it's not about features and technology when designing a product... it's about meeting customer expectations.
User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development (Addison-Wesley Signature Series)User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development (Addison-Wesley Signature Series) by Mike Cohn
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Even though this is about Agile, I use the some or similar concepts when teaching in a Waterfall environment. Focus on the users and their goals.