December 5, 2017
6 Signs You Love Your Job
“You cannot improve what you do not measure.” This is what I wrote the first time I asked our team at Aha! to evaluate our own company. I wanted to know how people really…
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December 4, 2017
Hey Boss: You Are Setting Me Up for Failure
A terrible first day at a new job. You show up only to find your wonderful new boss is not ready for you. Nobody greets you. I would like to say I am making this up — but…
November 28, 2017
How Good Product Managers Deliver Bad News
I have some bad news. And it will not be surprising for most product managers. Our job frequently involves telling people things they do not want to hear. In fact, I…
November 27, 2017
The Product Manager vs. the Business Analyst
Are product managers and business analysts the same? Discover the 2 key differences between product manager and business analyst roles.
November 16, 2017
How to Be Transparent at Work (Without Making People Cry)
Extreme openness. This was the original intention of the open-office design. Breaking down walls would also break down barriers — everyone could exchange ideas throughout…
November 14, 2017
Your Company Is Not a Democracy
Company leaders need to make decisions for the entire team. Learn how to make everyone feel equally invested even if they did not get to vote.
November 13, 2017
How to Silence the Office Donkey
My friend Mary recently shared a recurring nightmare. It involved a twisted metamorphosis into a donkey. It was Disney’s fault — specifically, the film Pinocchio. You…
November 7, 2017
Hey Product Manager: Your Sales Team Is Not Excited
Imagine that your job is to sell pencils. Number 2 pencils, to be specific. Your sales pitch is basic. “Classic wooden pencils! You can sharpen, write, and erase!” There…