July 13, 2021
Strategy
Take a goal-first approach so you always know where you are headed. This will ensure you will achieve more and be pleased by where you end up — no matter what you work on. Find practical advice on setting the right objectives and initiatives.
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November 29, 2021
The Product-Led Organization vs. the Engineering-Led Organization
Product-led organizations and engineering-led organizations represent two approaches to creating value — both are necessary to build products that customers love.
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November 15, 2021
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…
October 25, 2021
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,…
October 12, 2021
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…
September 27, 2021
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…
September 21, 2021
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.
August 16, 2021
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…
July 13, 2021
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…
April 19, 2021
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…
March 16, 2021
Initiatives vs. Epics vs. Features
Have you ever worked with a disorganized product manager? It almost sounds like an oxymoron. The best product managers I know take pride in bringing order to product plans. Grouping units of work into initiatives, epics, and features provides a structure that helps you align on what you will deliver and why it matters.