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5 Signs You Should Be a Product Manager
September 7, 2016
5 Signs You Should Be a Product Manager

Are you considering a career in product management? Or has someone told you that you’d make a great product manager, perhaps even seemingly out of the blue? If so, you…

My Name Is Jessica Groff — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
September 6, 2016
My Name Is Jessica Groff — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

In college I was recruited to be one of the founding members of the St. Edward’s University women’s golf team. It was our job to help build out a successful program and…

Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"
September 6, 2016
Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"

Take a moment and think about your colleagues. Which ones are the naysayers? You know — the people who you think of as the “The Mallet” for their ability to smash…

My Name Is Tahlia Sutton — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
September 1, 2016
My Name Is Tahlia Sutton — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I wanted to design buildings. I love the breadth of skill that architecture requires — a mix of practical and strategic, creative and scientific, and overall leadership…

Stop Handing Out Business Cards
September 1, 2016
Stop Handing Out Business Cards

I finally decided to recycle the last box of business cards that I had collected from various connections over the years. There was no good reason to hang onto them…

Just Launched! — Chart Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives by Status
August 31, 2016
Just Launched! — Chart Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives by Status

There is one thing that every product manager should fear. Looking back at the end of a busy year and struggling to answer the question: Did we build what matters? And of…

How to Craft a Winning Product Roadmap Presentation
August 30, 2016
How to Craft a Winning Product Roadmap Presentation

So, you just built an awesome roadmap. Congrats. Customers are going to love it because you prioritized what many of them were asking for. You did a fine job working with…

Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
August 25, 2016
Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick

I have worked for a number of different leaders. The best ones had a clear vision, shared their goals, and were eager to help people accomplish them. They also focused on…

Just Launched! — Track Feature Requests by Customer
August 24, 2016
Just Launched! — Track Feature Requests by Customer

Where did your last three great product ideas come from? There is a good chance at least one of them was inspired by a customer. Customer ideas help you shape and build…

4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs
August 23, 2016
4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs

It’s all about the technology, right? Nope. I learned that fast in my first product management role. Product managers need a wide array of skills to be successful. And a…