January 14, 2020
Strategic Roadmaps | Vision vs. Strategy vs. Roadmap
Roadmaps are beautiful. But a roadmap is still just a visualization. Learn why you need to have a vision and strategy behind the plan.
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.
January 7, 2020
The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common
What products do you love? How about one you truly adore? I ask every person who joins Aha! these two questions during onboarding and most people can only come up with a…
December 17, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…
November 25, 2019
The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…
October 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World
“To get off the treadmill.” I once asked a friend why he moved from Silicon Valley a few years ago and this is what he said. But I am not sure there are many places you…
October 7, 2019
Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right
“Vision.” What does this word mean to you? I define it as knowing what you want to accomplish and where you want to go. In business, it can be difficult to determine what…
September 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making
The guy with the laptop. This is how I am known by one of my kid’s soccer coaches. Let me explain. The kids need to be there before games 45 minutes to warm up. There is…
August 27, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Give 100 Percent to Every Teammate and Still Let Go?
We are all capable of achieving greatness. But big achievement rarely happens in isolation. You need support from those who have done it before you — as well as…