Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

Why Strategic Thinking Is So Hard for Product Managers
April 5, 2018
Why Strategic Thinking Is So Hard for Product Managers

Creating a strategy is difficult but necessary for busy product managers. Follow these tips for strengthening your strategic thinking skills.

6 Steps to Achieve a Successful Enterprise Transformation
April 3, 2018
6 Steps to Achieve a Successful Enterprise Transformation

True enterprise transformation is a company-wide initiative that requires new ways of thinking and working. Find out six steps to take to achieve this.

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Always Work and Avoid Burnout
March 30, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Always Work and Avoid Burnout

Burned out on burnout. No, that is not a typo. You read it right. Although it can seem like the flames are inescapable. This person is smoldering, that person is about to…

What Is a Solutions Transformation?
March 20, 2018
What Is a Solutions Transformation?

Solutions transformation involves understanding what it takes to solve a customer’s problem and then seamlessly bringing together exactly what is needed.

The Founder’s Paradox: How To Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done
March 14, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How To Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done

The brother of a friend — I had spoken with him in the past and he was thoughtful. Plus, I knew he was an experienced product manager who had built a number of important…

Is Your Company Ready for a Data Transformation?
March 13, 2018
Is Your Company Ready for a Data Transformation?

“Today’s customers want more.” You have been reading this a lot lately — especially from me. Customers want a personalized experience and want it delivered fast. Many…

Going Agile Is Not a Transformation
February 27, 2018
Going Agile Is Not a Transformation

Enterprise transformation. I have been writing about it a lot over the last few weeks. And I have been talking with other technology leaders about it even more. It is…

What Is Needed for Real Enterprise Transformation
February 20, 2018
What Is Needed for Real Enterprise Transformation

I want to begin with three business truths. The first is that most companies will need to fundamentally change to better serve customers. The second is that the…