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My Name Is Mark Eaves — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
November 22, 2019
My Name Is Mark Eaves — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I like to think that I have been a product manager my whole life. My dad brought home my first computer, a Macintosh SE, when I was 6 years old. I taught myself how to…

Just Launched! — Brand All Emails Sent to Ideas Portal Users
November 20, 2019
Just Launched! — Brand All Emails Sent to Ideas Portal Users

People generally want to be helpful. So when you ask folks to share their ideas, they often do. The challenge has always been figuring out how to collect and curate those…

How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case
November 19, 2019
How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case

If you are a product manager, you know how challenging it is to get leadership buy-in for a big new investment. But to build what customers really need, you must be able…

Just Launched! — Enhanced Aha! + Azure DevOps Integration Supports Agile Sprints
November 13, 2019
Just Launched! — Enhanced Aha! + Azure DevOps Integration Supports Agile Sprints

Many of you rely on the Aha! integration with Azure DevOps to coordinate plans with your engineering teammates. Today’s enhancement improves release syncing between both…

Big Goal, Achieved — So Why Do You Feel Lousy?
November 12, 2019
Big Goal, Achieved — So Why Do You Feel Lousy?

Achievement is addictive. But it does not automatically lead to bliss. I am referring to what researchers call the arrival fallacy — the mistaken belief that once we…

My Name Is Matt Bilan — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
November 8, 2019
My Name Is Matt Bilan — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

Was your calendar full of activities as a kid? Mine certainly was. Basketball, soccer, and hockey at the local YMCA — I found myself gravitating towards team sports. I…

Just Launched! — New Capacity Report for Better Resource Planning
November 6, 2019
Just Launched! — New Capacity Report for Better Resource Planning

Good planning requires two things. First, you need a clear definition of the work planned. Second, an understanding of available resources. If you are off in either, both…

8 Smart Tactics for Understanding Customer Pain Points
November 5, 2019
8 Smart Tactics for Understanding Customer Pain Points

Have you heard of the Wong-Baker FACES® scale? You may not know the name but I bet you would recognize it immediately. This numerical and visual pain rating scale shows…

My Name Is Winfred Nadeau — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
November 1, 2019
My Name Is Winfred Nadeau — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

How many 8-year-old kids read The Wall Street Journal? Well, I know of at least one. I discovered the paper at a local tea shop where I sometimes did homework. I liked…

Just Launched! — New Filters to Identify the Most Impactful Features
October 30, 2019
Just Launched! — New Filters to Identify the Most Impactful Features

“Which features will have the highest impact on revenue?” “What can we do to increase customer engagement?” Trying to sort through a long list of features to find the…