From Brian

Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!

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Product Manager vs. Business Analyst
November 27, 2017
Product Manager vs. Business Analyst

Product managers focus on the market and customers to guide product success. Business analysts gather technical requirements for development.

Remote Work Is Not Your Scapegoat
November 21, 2017
Remote Work Is Not Your Scapegoat

This is a tale of a company at a crossroads. Innovation had stalled. Teamwork was anemic. It was a time of stagnation. Leaders wrung their hands over the ailing…

How to Be Transparent at Work (Without Making People Cry)
November 16, 2017
How to Be Transparent at Work (Without Making People Cry)

Extreme openness. This was the original intention of the open-office design. Breaking down walls would also break down barriers — everyone could exchange ideas throughout…

Your Company Is Not a Democracy
November 14, 2017
Your Company Is Not a Democracy

Company leaders need to make decisions for the entire team. Learn how to make everyone feel equally invested even if they did not get to vote.

How to Silence the Office Donkey
November 13, 2017
How to Silence the Office Donkey

My friend Mary recently shared a recurring nightmare. It involved a twisted metamorphosis into a donkey. It was Disney’s fault — specifically, the film Pinocchio. You…

Hey Product Manager: Your Sales Team Is Not Excited
November 7, 2017
Hey Product Manager: Your Sales Team Is Not Excited

Imagine that your job is to sell pencils. Number 2 pencils, to be specific. Your sales pitch is basic. “Classic wooden pencils! You can sharpen, write, and erase!” There…

How to Build Your Annual Roadmap Presentation