Product manager vs. product owner vs. project manager
Product managers define the “what,” product owners the “how,” and project managers the “when.” Explore these nuanced product roles.
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The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…
What does team spirit look like when you only see your co-workers twice a year?
Team spirit. In theory, it refers to a positive company culture. But many companies treat it more like recruiting lip service than a value to actively foster. It has…
Showcase Your 2019 Product Management Success With These 4 Reports
It creeps up on you and then it is over. The end of the year is in the distance, you achieve a major release, and then everyone looks ahead. What will 2020 bring? But…
The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…
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…
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…
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…
How to Properly Scare Yourself (Into a New Role)
Your co-workers would say you are a zombie. You have lost your motivation and it shows. There is no spark in your soul as you drift between meetings. You are in desperate…
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World
“To get off the treadmill.” I once asked a friend why he moved from Silicon Valley a few years ago and this is what he said. But I am not sure there are many places you…
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