September 6, 2016
My Name Is Jessica Groff — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
In college I was recruited to be one of the founding members of the St. Edward’s University women’s golf team. It was our job to help build out a successful program and…
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September 6, 2016
Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"
Take a moment and think about your colleagues. Which ones are the naysayers? You know — the people who you think of as the “The Mallet” for their ability to smash…
September 1, 2016
My Name Is Tahlia Sutton — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
I wanted to design buildings. I love the breadth of skill that architecture requires — a mix of practical and strategic, creative and scientific, and overall leadership…
September 1, 2016
Stop Handing Out Business Cards
I finally decided to recycle the last box of business cards that I had collected from various connections over the years. There was no good reason to hang onto them…
August 31, 2016
Just Launched! — Chart Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives by Status
There is one thing that every product manager should fear. Looking back at the end of a busy year and struggling to answer the question: Did we build what matters? And of…
August 30, 2016
How to Craft a Winning Product Roadmap Presentation
So, you just built an awesome roadmap. Congrats. Customers are going to love it because you prioritized what many of them were asking for. You did a fine job working with…
August 25, 2016
Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
I have worked for a number of different leaders. The best ones had a clear vision, shared their goals, and were eager to help people accomplish them. They also focused on…
August 24, 2016
Just Launched! — Track Feature Requests by Customer
Where did your last three great product ideas come from? There is a good chance at least one of them was inspired by a customer. Customer ideas help you shape and build…
August 23, 2016
4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs
It’s all about the technology, right? Nope. I learned that fast in my first product management role. Product managers need a wide array of skills to be successful. And a…
August 23, 2016
In Defense of the Office Weasel
Who knew weasels were so popular? The response to my recent post “How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office” was overwhelming. To date, more than 80,000 people have read it…