How to Be Bored at Work
“If you cannot get out of it, get into it.” This is a simple yet powerful saying that I think is particularly applicable to work. Because even if you are passionate about…
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The Hiring Bot Does Not Like You — But We Do
“People are our greatest asset.” Many company founders say this, but how many actually mean it? I am fortunate to lead People Success at Aha! — where we strive to treat…
Product manager vs. product owner vs. project manager
Product managers define the “what,” product owners the “how,” and project managers the “when.” Explore these nuanced product roles.
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…
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…
Big Goal, Achieved — So Why Do You Feel Lousy?
Achievement is addictive. But it does not automatically lead to bliss. I am referring to what researchers call the arrival fallacy — the mistaken belief that once we…
8 Smart Tactics for Understanding Customer Pain Points
Have you heard of the Wong-Baker FACES® scale? You may not know the name but I bet you would recognize it immediately. This numerical and visual pain rating scale shows…
How to Properly Scare Yourself (Into a New Role)
Your co-workers would say you are a zombie. You have lost your motivation and it shows. There is no spark in your soul as you drift between meetings. You are in desperate…
