April 5, 2018
Why Strategic Thinking Is So Hard for Product Managers
Daily standups. Planning poker. Estimates of time (or points). It is all collaborative fun and games until that new product launch lands with a customer thud. And then…
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.
April 3, 2018
6 Steps to Achieve a Successful Enterprise Transformation
What does real transformation look like? An automobile manufacturer overhauling their digital sales operations. A multinational IT company changing how they use data. A…
March 30, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Always Work and Avoid Burnout
Burned out on burnout. No, that is not a typo. You read it right. Although it can seem like the flames are inescapable. This person is smoldering, that person is about to…
March 20, 2018
What Is a Solutions Transformation?
Remember planning vacations in the 1990s? You spent a lot of time talking on the phone. Separate calls to airlines, hotels, and car rental companies. This was just to…
March 14, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Listen to People You Trust Tell You It Cannot Be Done?
The brother of a friend — I had spoken with him in the past and he was thoughtful. Plus, I knew he was an experienced product manager who had built a number of important…
March 13, 2018
Is Your Company Ready for a Data Transformation?
“Today’s customers want more.” You have been reading this a lot lately — especially from me. Customers want a personalized experience and want it delivered fast. Many…
February 27, 2018
Going Agile Is Not a Transformation
Enterprise transformation. I have been writing about it a lot over the last few weeks. And I have been talking with other technology leaders about it even more. It is…
February 20, 2018
What Is Needed for Real Enterprise Transformation
I want to begin with three business truths. The first is that most companies will need to fundamentally change to better serve customers. The second is that the…