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6 Ways Your Resume Says "Do Not Hire Me"
October 5, 2015
6 Ways Your Resume Says "Do Not Hire Me"

You spent hours digging into your work history and crafting the perfect resume. Your references are prepared to share glowing reports of your work ethic and attention to…

The Extinction of Bad Management
September 30, 2015
The Extinction of Bad Management

Bad management is on its way to exctinction. Read four reasons why bad managers are being forced out.

The Worst Job Offer You Can Accept
September 25, 2015
The Worst Job Offer You Can Accept

You just got the job offer you have been waiting for. A sense of relief floods over you that your long search may finally be over. No more uncertainty or sleepless…

When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss
September 22, 2015
When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss

I have a friend named Steve (name changed) who is a real high-achiever. He started a new job last spring as the Sr. Director of Product Management at a well-known…

The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager
September 21, 2015
The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager

Are the blurred lines between product manager and project manager roles causing confusion? Explore a solution by combining the roles.

Product Wireframes, Mockups, and the Day I Almost Cried
September 14, 2015
Product Wireframes, Mockups, and the Day I Almost Cried

I love building great products. There are so many moving pieces it keeps me engaged all day long. And when done right, each step of the journey is more exciting than the…

How Product Managers Should Think About User Analytics
September 10, 2015
How Product Managers Should Think About User Analytics

The practice of making data-based decisions in software is nothing new. Understanding what your users are doing can inform decisions at all levels of your organization.

How Fortune Rewards the Brave
September 8, 2015
How Fortune Rewards the Brave

We try not to repeat the same mistakes when bad things happen. And when I write “we” I mean you and me, the companies that we work for, and the institutions that govern…