February 27, 2018
Going Agile Is Not a Transformation
Enterprise transformation. I have been writing about it a lot over the last few weeks. And I have been talking with other technology leaders about it even more. It is…
Aha! Blog
February 26, 2018
Just Launched! — Enhanced Aha! Integrations With Microsoft VSTS and TFS
Microsoft Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) and Team Foundation Server (TFS) users rejoice. The most flexible integration between Aha! and these popular development…
February 21, 2018
7 Product Management Job Titles (and What They Really Do)
There are some Inuit dialects that have dozens of words for “snow.” The dialect spoken in Canada’s Nunavik region, for example, has at least 53 words to distinguish…
February 20, 2018
What Is Needed for Real Enterprise Transformation
I want to begin with three business truths. The first is that most companies will need to fundamentally change to better serve customers. The second is that the…
February 15, 2018
Hey Boss: Your “Open Door” Policy Is a Joke
The big boss strolls into the big corner office. “Remember, my door is always open,” they call out to the team. If this sounds like the start of a bad joke, that is…
February 14, 2018
Just Launched! — Create a Self-Running Roadmap Presentation
Six hours, 700 handshakes, thousands of mouse clicks. Your annual sales kickoff and partner trade show are important events for sharing your roadmap. But it can be…
February 13, 2018
The 3 Types of Enterprise Transformation
What does transformation really mean? Merriam-Webster dictionary offers a grounded and elegant definition: “The act or process of changing completely.” Interestingly, I…
February 12, 2018
4 Ways Being Nice Is Hurting Your Career
Are we morally obligated to always tell the truth? What about telling a small fib with good intentions? White lies are one of those things that give deep thinkers fits.…
February 9, 2018
The Problem With Being a Fix-It Product Manager
It starts off with the best intentions. You are planning an upcoming release and notice that the support documentation needs to be updated. You could turn to a teammate…
February 8, 2018
Just Launched! — New Options for Sharing Your Product Roadmap as a PDF
Have you ever spent way too long piecing together a puzzle of Excel printouts? I know I have. Aside from the paper cuts, it was especially annoying because I spent a…