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.

The 6 Ways to Save a Failing Startup
October 12, 2015
The 6 Ways to Save a Failing Startup

You might hear about successful startups so often you think the odds are on your side. But it’s quite the opposite. According to recent data, just half survive five years…

The Evolution of Product Management Tools
September 29, 2015
The Evolution of Product Management Tools

Ever wondered why product managers have been forced to fight battles with bows and arrows for so long? Think about it. Software engineers have been the recipient of so…

How to Master the 3 Horizons of Product Strategy
September 24, 2015
How to Master the 3 Horizons of Product Strategy

Are you a busy product manager but feel unaccomplished? Read guest author Steve Johnson's approach to balancing daily deliverables and future planning.

"Revenue Insecurity" and the Freemium Death Spiral
September 15, 2015
"Revenue Insecurity" and the Freemium Death Spiral

A funny thing happens on the way to building a successful business. At a certain point you actually need customers who can pay you for the product or service that you…

Just Launched! — Create Custom Views of Your Product Strategy
August 26, 2015
Just Launched! — Create Custom Views of Your Product Strategy

Every business has a purpose. Each is created with some intent — to offer a product or service that customers find useful. And the more clear its purpose is, the better…

The One Sign Your Startup Will Make You Rich
August 24, 2015
The One Sign Your Startup Will Make You Rich

Who is going to be the next unicorn? Everyone always want to know. You hear news stories about them all the time — these mythical companies that seem to appear from…

There Are Always More Ideas for Product Managers
August 4, 2015
There Are Always More Ideas for Product Managers

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one —Spock, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. A sales guy stopped me in the men’s room with a new feature idea.…

How Far in Debt Should Your Business Go?
May 22, 2015
How Far in Debt Should Your Business Go?

Broke. Kaput. Dead. Finished. That is what it feels like when your small business runs out of cash. I would tell you to avoid that from happening, but that’s just…