Contradictions

One of these things is not like the other. Learn the differences between core product management roles and key concepts.

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The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager
August 27, 2018

The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager

“If we add this feature, we can close the biggest deal of the quarter,” says the sales manager. “But that feature is not important to the majority of our customers. And…

The Chief Product Officer vs. the Chief Technology Officer
May 14, 2018

The Chief Product Officer vs. the Chief Technology Officer

Products matter. And that is why more and more companies are adding executives who are specifically focused on those products and the technology needed to ensure…

You vs. Your Company
March 1, 2018

You vs. Your Company

What motivates you at work? We all have ambitions regardless of our role — individual contributors, managers, and executives. Ambition is good and it should be…

User stories vs. requirements: What is the difference?
January 23, 2018

User stories vs. requirements: What is the difference?

User stories focus on the user experience and benefits, and requirements detail what the product should do. Understanding the difference is key.

The Product Plan vs. the Release Plan
January 8, 2018

The Product Plan vs. the Release Plan

Confused about the differences between product plans and release plans? Learn how to use both product plans and release plans to deliver a winning product.

Product Manager vs. Business Analyst
November 27, 2017

Product Manager vs. Business Analyst

Product managers focus on the market and customers to guide product success. Business analysts gather technical requirements for development.

Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume
October 12, 2017

Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume

“Clairvoyant Humanist and Life Consultant.” I got a LinkedIn request from someone with this “title” the other day. Well, I am no clairvoyant. But I can predict one…

Remote Workers vs. Office Workers
September 6, 2017

Remote Workers vs. Office Workers

“I could never work remotely.” A friend of a friend said this to me the other day. We had just met and I was explaining how we run Aha! as a fully distributed team.…

Technology vs. Humanity — Your Next Job
May 16, 2017

Technology vs. Humanity — Your Next Job

My career will be defined by the prevalence of the internet. Yours likely will be too. And we are still experiencing an incredible acceleration of the use of technology.…

Love vs. Despise: A Tale of Two Companies
April 18, 2017

Love vs. Despise: A Tale of Two Companies

It was the best of companies, it was the worst of companies. One built something that the people loved. It poured energy into delighting customers. Eventually, it was…

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