October 27, 2016
The Problem With Keeping Your Resume "Current"
Is there a compulsive updater in your life? You know who I’m talking about — the one who seems to be in a constant state of “reaching out” with a stream of near-daily LinkedIn…
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October 26, 2016
Just Launched! — Two-Way Rally Integration Now Supports Feature Tags
One of my favorite playground games was “tag.” I can remember the thrill of the madness. The joy of being the last one running. You missed me.
October 24, 2016
You Really Should Stop Using BCC
Old habits can be hard to break. For years, a friend of mine was required to blind carbon copy (BCC) his boss when sending out emails to other executives. Even after he joined a…
October 20, 2016
The 5 Scary Types of Managers
Gather ‘round for a tale of workplace woe. Once upon a time there was a boss. He was generally a jovial fellow. But when the moon was full, he would transform into a wild creature…
October 19, 2016
Aha! Acquires Roadmap.com and Launches Community for Product Managers
We want to help product managers build better products and be happy doing it. We just launched a new site to make that easier. We are excited to announce that we have acquired…
October 18, 2016
Why Optimistic Realists Make Great Tech Leaders
I once worked for a guy who always had a smile on this face. He was a friend to everyone and always thought it was a beautiful day. But he was not fully respected by his peers…
October 17, 2016
Just Launched! — Account Level Custom Fields
Iteration is a concept product managers know well. We all look at our products and constantly think about what we could add or change to make them work better. And often times our…
October 13, 2016
Stop Hacking Your Success — Start Building
The word “hack” has a colorful history. Not so long ago, if someone had suggested you had hacked your way to the top, you probably would have given them a sideways glance. The word…
October 12, 2016
Just Launched! — Craft User Stories With No Distractions
One of the most important things I did as a product manager was to write user stories. It was my opportunity to take all the research, all the customer conversations, all of the…
October 10, 2016
Why Is Sam Sleeping at His Desk?
What is the biggest threat to your career and company today? You might say cash flow, lagging sales, or finding qualified candidates. Or you might even say that working hard with…