New Aha! Fellowship Program Launched to Create More Opportunity in Tech
The goal of the Aha! fellowship program is to provide training and enhance the diversity of people in software, including those from historically underrepresented racial,…
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Hey Product Manager: Do This When the VP of Sales Promises Features
"We already promised we could make it happen." Most product managers have heard some version of this from the VP of sales before. Pressure to land new accounts can lead…
The Founder's Paradox: How to Stay Open to Interruptions and Still Get Work Done
Interruptions are distracting. Especially harmful if you are doing meaningful work. Right? Well, this is what we are told. Perhaps you have seen the study that says after…
Is Your Boss Tracking Your Every Move? Learn How to Share What You Have Accomplished
Does it feel like your boss is paying closer attention than normal? A pandemic can lead to paranoia. With many organizations embracing remote work for the first time,…
The New Chief Hope Officer
"What do we get paid for?" I was asked to speak to a group of product leaders recently at a major private equity firm. And this is how I opened up the presentation — with…
The Product Manager vs. the IT Manager
Are modern IT managers more like product managers? Take a look at how IT management has evolved to generate real value for organizations.
Hey Product Manager: Do You Know Why You Are Building That Feature?
People love sharing their opinions. Customers and teammates are usually willing to tell you what they think you should do with your product if you ask. This is a good…
Project vs. Program vs. Portfolio Manager
Projects belong to programs as programs belong to portfolios. Sounds like a word problem from a school assignment to me. You might not think it is necessary to discern…
