The Benefits of a Cross-Functional Product Team
Product teams are organized around a specific customer need or value stream — not individual projects. Learn about the core benefits of formal product team structure and…
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 Empathy Gap Is Real in Product Development
The empathy gap is a real threat to every product development team — you cannot achieve product excellence unless you can empathize with the people who build, sell,…
The Real Secret Behind Every Great Product Manager
What makes for a great product manager? Experience. Empathy. Technical skills. These are all worthy attributes. But the real secret behind every great product manager is…
The Founder's Paradox: How to Be Grateful Now When the Best Is Ahead
Gratitude for what you have accomplished now and still wanting to achieve more might seem paradoxical — you need the right perspective as a company founder to balance…
The Reasons To Go Agile With a Little "a"
Agile methodologies are not the same as "going agile." Learn which qualities agile product teams embody — so you can build better products and be happier doing it.
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Be Original in a World of Copycats
Think about some of the most iconic companies today. Patagonia, Disney, Tesla, Apple, and Nike — what makes them dominant is also what makes them peculiar. Find out how…
This Is Why Innovation Programs Fail
While most everyone agrees that innovation is worthwhile, few know how to manage or measure it. Find out why it is important to create a successful innovation program and…
Feature Innovation vs. Product Innovation
It takes confidence to be a product manager. You have to be certain that your product solves the right problems for the right people. This requires that you understand…
