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How Good Product Managers Handle Bad Feedback
July 26, 2016
How Good Product Managers Handle Bad Feedback

I received some harsh feedback relatively early in my career as a product manager. I had worked at a SaaS company for about a year and was the first product manager on…

4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required
July 25, 2016
4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required

Some memes make the rounds online regularly. One that often pops up is the list of “10 things that require zero talent.” From big-picture traits like passion to daily…

Just Launched! — Visualize Strategic Goals and Initiatives With Custom Charts
July 21, 2016
Just Launched! — Visualize Strategic Goals and Initiatives With Custom Charts

Great products start with a clear vision and strategy. You need to know where you are headed and why. And every business has a strategy that is unique to their…

How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office
July 21, 2016
How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office

Everyone is talking these days about “Pokemon Go.” Nintendo’s augmented reality game is sending kids and grownups wandering into the streets searching for Pokestops. The…

My Name Is Austin Merritt — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
July 20, 2016
My Name Is Austin Merritt — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

This is how I became a product manager. I was 24 years old and meeting with the CEO of the startup I had joined a year earlier. I was there to tell him I was interested…

9 Business Quotes From the Silver Screen for Entrepreneurs
July 19, 2016
9 Business Quotes From the Silver Screen for Entrepreneurs

Do you have a favorite movie quote? Read these 9 inspirational movie quotes to get in touch with your inner entrepreneur.

6 Traits of Highly Successful Product Teams
July 19, 2016
6 Traits of Highly Successful Product Teams

Building a product that is meaningful and lasting is tough. It’s also a remarkable experience when it happens. Once you get a taste of product success, nothing else will…

7 Tips to Hire the Perfect Product Manager
July 18, 2016
7 Tips to Hire the Perfect Product Manager

Product managers are a relatively new position at companies big and small. In order to summarize the very high expectations that come with the role, job descriptions…

You Don't Need a Vacation
July 14, 2016
You Don't Need a Vacation

Summer is in full swing. Time to pack up the car and head out for a holiday. Time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and kick back — right?

Just Launched! — Use Searchable Filters to Quickly Create Roadmap Views
July 12, 2016
Just Launched! — Use Searchable Filters to Quickly Create Roadmap Views

Successful products grow. That’s what we all want, right? And as your product matures, your backlog naturally grows along with it. This means there are more releases,…