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The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
December 17, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety

Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…

What does team spirit look like when you only see your co-workers twice a year?
December 10, 2019
What does team spirit look like when you only see your co-workers twice a year?

Team spirit. In theory, it refers to a positive company culture. But many companies treat it more like recruiting lip service than a value to actively foster. It has…

My Name Is Percy Hanna — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
December 6, 2019
My Name Is Percy Hanna — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I mostly thought computers were for playing games. That is, until I realized I could use DOS’s batch programming language to automate tasks. For example, I wrote a…

Just Launched! — 6 Note Templates for Better Team Collaboration
December 4, 2019
Just Launched! — 6 Note Templates for Better Team Collaboration

Standing meetings. Sprint retrospectives. Customer interviews. If you already use Aha! to capture wiki-like notes, then you know how powerful it can be to collaborate…

Showcase Your 2019 Product Management Success With These 4 Reports
December 3, 2019
Showcase Your 2019 Product Management Success With These 4 Reports

It creeps up on you and then it is over. The end of the year is in the distance, you achieve a major release, and then everyone looks ahead. What will 2020 bring? But…

The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
November 25, 2019
The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast

What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…

My Name Is Mark Eaves — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
November 22, 2019
My Name Is Mark Eaves — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I like to think that I have been a product manager my whole life. My dad brought home my first computer, a Macintosh SE, when I was 6 years old. I taught myself how to…

Just Launched! — Brand All Emails Sent to Ideas Portal Users
November 20, 2019
Just Launched! — Brand All Emails Sent to Ideas Portal Users

People generally want to be helpful. So when you ask folks to share their ideas, they often do. The challenge has always been figuring out how to collect and curate those…

How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case
November 19, 2019
How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case

If you are a product manager, you know how challenging it is to get leadership buy-in for a big new investment. But to build what customers really need, you must be able…

Just Launched! — Enhanced Aha! + Azure DevOps Integration Supports Agile Sprints
November 13, 2019
Just Launched! — Enhanced Aha! + Azure DevOps Integration Supports Agile Sprints

Many of you rely on the Aha! integration with Azure DevOps to coordinate plans with your engineering teammates. Today’s enhancement improves release syncing between both…