Qualitative vs. quantitative data for product managers
Did you know that the right brain/left brain theory is a myth? It is impossible to only use one side of the brain. For example, musicians are considered creative,…
Leadership
Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.
6 Traits of Successful Chief Innovation Officers (That You Can Put in Practice Today)
"Do you think of yourself as creative or conventional?" This question recently sparked a lively discussion with the Aha! team. Some folks referenced their DIY home…
How to Build an Effective Idea Management Process
Ideas can drown you. Suggestions come from teammates and sometimes directly from customers. And you have your own running list of what to do next. Taken in aggregate, you…
B2B Product Managers vs. B2C Product Managers
"What do I need to do to make a shift from B2C to B2B?" A senior product manager once asked me this during an interview. It is a good question with a simple answer. Not…
Use Case vs. User Story
Scrum. Kanban. Points. From the manifesto to the frameworks, agile can be like learning a new language. Especially if you are a new product manager or developer working…
The Product Manager vs. Product Owner
Product managers adopt a more outward and strategic view while product owners take a more internal and technical approach. Read more about what sets these two positions…
Understanding the Heart of the Customer
Empathy is a skill. And as I have written before, it is required to innovate. Because while good product managers pair practical thinking with imagination and creativity,…
The Problem With Quiet Customers
Scroll through the review sites and you will see them. You might even recognize the names. There are the ones who loudly complain. And the ones who happily profess their…
