Aha! Blog

You Really Should Stop Using BCC
October 24, 2016
You Really Should Stop Using BCC

Old habits can be hard to break. For years, a friend of mine was required to blind carbon copy (BCC) his boss when sending out emails to other executives. Even after he…

The 5 Scary Types of Managers
October 20, 2016
The 5 Scary Types of Managers

What type of manager do you have? Read on to learn about the worst types of scary managers — and how to deal with them.

Aha! Acquires Roadmap.com and Launches Community for Product Managers
October 19, 2016
Aha! Acquires Roadmap.com and Launches Community for Product Managers

In 2016 Aha! acquired Roadmap.com and launched an online community for product managers.

Why Optimistic Realists Make Great Tech Leaders
October 18, 2016
Why Optimistic Realists Make Great Tech Leaders

I once worked for a guy who always had a smile on this face. He was a friend to everyone and always thought it was a beautiful day. But he was not fully respected by his…

Just Launched! — Account Level Custom Fields
October 17, 2016
Just Launched! — Account Level Custom Fields

Iteration is a concept product managers know well. We all look at our products and constantly think about what we could add or change to make them work better. And often…

Stop Hacking Your Success — Start Building
October 13, 2016
Stop Hacking Your Success — Start Building

The word “hack” has a colorful history. Not so long ago, if someone had suggested you had hacked your way to the top, you probably would have given them a sideways…

Just Launched! — Craft User Stories With No Distractions
October 12, 2016
Just Launched! — Craft User Stories With No Distractions

One of the most important things I did as a product manager was to write user stories. It was my opportunity to take all the research, all the customer conversations, all…

Why Is Sam Sleeping at His Desk?
October 10, 2016
Why Is Sam Sleeping at His Desk?

Here is how you can stay vigilant and prevent lethargy and boredom from becoming genuine threats to your team's future.

I Just Met Your Invisible Mentor
October 7, 2016
I Just Met Your Invisible Mentor

You can learn how to do just about anything on YouTube. Change a bike tire, learn guitar, or bake a flaky kołaczki pastry. If you are searching for expert career advice,…

Just Launched! — Three New Administrator Roles
October 6, 2016
Just Launched! — Three New Administrator Roles

Administrators play an important role in making the use of any application a success. That is because they are the ones who customize it in a way that meets the team’s…