Aha! Blog

Ask This Question to Find Your Dream Job
June 30, 2016
Ask This Question to Find Your Dream Job

About 10 years ago I made an important career decision. I decided that I only wanted to work on cloud-based software. I recognized this fact after many job interviews…

Just Launched! — Extend the Data Model of Aha! With Custom Tables
June 29, 2016
Just Launched! — Extend the Data Model of Aha! With Custom Tables

We work really hard to make it easy for you to configure Aha! to match exactly how your team works. And we know that flexibility is important, because product managers…

How Much "Dev Speak" Should Product Managers Know?
June 29, 2016
How Much "Dev Speak" Should Product Managers Know?

Product managers need to be able to connect with the engineering team. But some product managers — and people in general — often feel excluded from the cultus of software…

How Competition Can Spark Your Creativity
June 27, 2016
How Competition Can Spark Your Creativity

Children never worry that their latest creation is not creative enough. A child building a sandcastle does not second-guess their work — their main concern is the rising…

The Day I Became a Happy Product Manager
June 23, 2016
The Day I Became a Happy Product Manager

It was a big month. I was leading product for a Los Angeles-based SaaS company in the HR space. Our team had released five big new features and was starting to see…

The Product Roadmap vs. the Technology Roadmap
June 23, 2016
The Product Roadmap vs. the Technology Roadmap

Your roadmap is essential. It is used in many different situations and audiences. You see roadmaps presented in everything from executive briefings to IT meetings.…

Just Launched! — New Visual Reports to Analyze Your Product Roadmap
June 22, 2016
Just Launched! — New Visual Reports to Analyze Your Product Roadmap

We know that it can be painful to spend tons of time duplicating data and manipulating spreadsheets to report on your product management activities. That is why leading…

What Strategy Really Means for Product Managers
June 22, 2016
What Strategy Really Means for Product Managers

Are you a strategic product manager? Find out which 3 traits all strategic product leaders have and how to embrace strategy to build great products.

If Bacteria Can Work Together, Why Can’t You?
June 21, 2016
If Bacteria Can Work Together, Why Can’t You?

Organizations that prioritize teamwork are highly trusted. Learn 4 ways to make teamwork an important part of your workplace culture.

Your Work Buddy Is Not Your Friend
June 20, 2016
Your Work Buddy Is Not Your Friend

Kids make friends so easily. They simply spot another child and ask “Will you be my friend?” If the answer is yes, within minutes they have instant harmony.