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Just Launched! — Present Beautiful Roadmap Plans With Ease
October 25, 2017
Just Launched! — Present Beautiful Roadmap Plans With Ease

You have one chance. The pressure is on but you are ready to present your roadmap plans. And then the interruptions start. “Can you go back three slides to the features…

This Is Not a Product Roadmap
October 24, 2017
This Is Not a Product Roadmap

What is a product roadmap? Simple enough question. Most product managers would say that a product roadmap lays out the future. But then ask to see that product roadmap…

Do This on Your First Day at a Remote Job
October 20, 2017
Do This on Your First Day at a Remote Job

It was my first day. I had just joined the team at Aha! and was eager to get started. Exactly what “getting started” would look like was unclear to me. This was also my…

Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions
October 17, 2017
Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions

“Do not bring me problems. Bring me solutions.” I am sure you have heard this mantra at work before. In most cases, the thinking is that problems will only make the boss…

Do These 4 Things Before a Remote Job Interview
October 16, 2017
Do These 4 Things Before a Remote Job Interview

Did you ever think your future could be decided by a barking dog? Or a loved one popping in to ask what’s for dinner? Or an unfamiliar web conferencing program? These or…

My Name Is Rachele Arambula — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
October 13, 2017
My Name Is Rachele Arambula — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I have a passion for helping others succeed. It started with my father — he owns his own business and regularly puts in 12-hour days. Even more than his tireless work…

Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume
October 12, 2017
Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume

“Clairvoyant Humanist and Life Consultant.” I got a LinkedIn request from someone with this “title” the other day. Well, I am no clairvoyant. But I can predict one thing.…

The Best Way to Manage Thousands of Customer Ideas
October 11, 2017
The Best Way to Manage Thousands of Customer Ideas

Idea management can take on a life of its own. It's tough to manage the inflow of customer ideas and feature requests. The work gets especially unwieldy when you are…

5 Reasons Product Managers Are Still Building Disappointing Products
October 10, 2017
5 Reasons Product Managers Are Still Building Disappointing Products

Something is slowly rotting. And I may have found the stinky source. It might be your product. Are you building something that customers love using? Or are they simply…

It Is Time to Eliminate Sales Commissions
October 9, 2017
It Is Time to Eliminate Sales Commissions

Crazy quotas. Anything to close a deal. Pushing customers no matter the cost. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know how I feel about the traditional…