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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
November 6, 2017
How to Build Your Annual Roadmap Presentation

Here are five suggestions for building and delivering a great annual roadmap presentation.

How Smart Product Managers Track Competitors
October 31, 2017
How Smart Product Managers Track Competitors

There is a plague infiltrating your office. Sales? Already infected. Most of the other teams are sick now too. The symptoms make people act lifeless — paranoid thinking…

The 5 Types of Scary Co-Workers
October 30, 2017
The 5 Types of Scary Co-Workers

Do you work with scary coworkers? Beware! Check out our list of the 5 scariest colleagues and how to deal with them.

Your Remote Co-Workers Feel Left Out
October 26, 2017
Your Remote Co-Workers Feel Left Out

Do the remote workers in your company feel left out? Follow these tips for making your remote coworkers feel included.

This Is Not a Product Roadmap
October 24, 2017
This Is Not a Product Roadmap

What is a product roadmap? Simple enough question. Most product managers would say that a product roadmap lays out the future. But then ask to see that product roadmap…

Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions
October 17, 2017
Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions

“Do not bring me problems. Bring me solutions.” I am sure you have heard this mantra at work before. In most cases, the thinking is that problems will only make the boss…

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