Aha! Blog

3 Ways Product Managers Survive a Black Hole Backlog
February 25, 2016
3 Ways Product Managers Survive a Black Hole Backlog

I speak with close to 100 Product Managers at companies of all sizes every week. And no matter how big each company is, I hear a common theme in these discussions: Their…

How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview
February 25, 2016
How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview

That sure is a handsome-looking pup you have there. He looks like a great companion and he is probably a ton of fun to hike with! But when he starts barking in the middle…

Just Launched! — New Aha! Visual Charting Tool
February 24, 2016
Just Launched! — New Aha! Visual Charting Tool

We are excited to announce the launch of our new visual Aha! charting tool which allows you to create visual reports on all of your product roadmap data.

Make 2016 Your Year of "No"
February 24, 2016
Make 2016 Your Year of "No"

Saying “no” can be difficult. Follow these tips to zoom in on what you really care about, so you can say "no" to everything else.

4 Simple Tricks for Product Roadmap Alignment
February 23, 2016
4 Simple Tricks for Product Roadmap Alignment

The Chief Product Officer of a large firm in Minneapolis complained to me that their Product Managers couldn’t see—or didn’t share—the larger picture. He reported that…

34 Disney Quotes That Will Make You a Better Leader
February 22, 2016
34 Disney Quotes That Will Make You a Better Leader

I am fortunate to be a father. It definitely is the most rewarding but also the toughest job I do. One of the great wonders of being a parent is experiencing the world…

How to Solve Your Worst Problem in 15 Minutes
February 18, 2016
How to Solve Your Worst Problem in 15 Minutes

Everyone feels like a fool sometimes when they just cannot solve a thorny problem. You know what I mean — the kind of riddle that keeps you awake at night and invades…

Just Launched! — Link Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives to Product Releases
February 16, 2016
Just Launched! — Link Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives to Product Releases

Aha! is perfect for organizations who need to manage a portfolio of products. No matter how many businesses, divisions or product lines you have, we make it easy to…

4 Qualities of Great Remote Teams
February 16, 2016
4 Qualities of Great Remote Teams

Remote teams are often better than their all-in-the-office peers. There, I said it. After working for six years on distributed, high-performance teams, it’s the truth.…

3 Simple Ways Product Managers Track Their Competitors
February 16, 2016
3 Simple Ways Product Managers Track Their Competitors

As a neophyte Product Manager, I relied heavily on my design skills. I cared a ton about making a consistent product. It felt like solving a puzzle to make all of the…