The Product Manager's Dilemma: Operate vs. Innovate
How do you keep the business running well and invest in the future? This is a struggle almost all product managers face. You know that lasting growth means finding ways…
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.
This Is How 4 IT Groups Adopted a Product Mindset
Companies are making the shift from project to product-driven. Learn about these 4 real-life examples of product-driven transformations.
The Founder’s Paradox: The Shame of Failing at Mindfulness
The thrill of achievement is irresistible. It is gratifying to set a goal, work hard to accomplish it, and then start to look forward to what is next. Thinking beyond…
Hey Product Manager: Do You Know Why You Are Building That Feature?
People love sharing their opinions. Customers and teammates are usually willing to tell you what they think you should do with your product if you ask. This is a good…
Dear Public Company CFO
On the surface, it was not unique. An email requesting extended invoicing terms for an Aha! subscription. Not atypical considering world events, but it was the tone that…
Strategic thinking vs. strategic planning
Goal first. There is a reason this is the number one principle of The Responsive Method, the framework we use at Aha! for personal and business success. A goal-first…
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Clear Decisions When the Future Is So Cloudy
I never imagined that I would talk with our company about a pandemic. But for many leaders, last week brought the unimaginable. It did for me on Wednesday, which I…
Why Strategic Thinking Is So Hard for Project Managers
“Making sure the trains run on time.” I once heard project management described this way. Sure, project managers are responsible for timely delivery. But succeeding in…
