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Startup Founders Get Fired
August 7, 2014
Startup Founders Get Fired

Was the founder of the startup you work at fired? This can be a risky situation. Follow these suggestions to survive a management change.

New Aha! Release — Better Emails, Search, Requirements, and Tasks
August 7, 2014
New Aha! Release — Better Emails, Search, Requirements, and Tasks

We rolled out a new release that makes life easier for product managers and their product teams. We were looking for a big theme for this release, but it’s best…

So, You Are A Non-Technical Product Manager
August 5, 2014
So, You Are A Non-Technical Product Manager

Are you a non-technical product manager? Follow these tips to confidently leading a product team and build trust.

You're A Startup Workaholic — Now What?
August 4, 2014
You're A Startup Workaholic — Now What?

Do you work over 50 hours a week? Do you strive for perfect results? Do you like to check in on your colleagues to make sure their part of the project is going well? Do…

What Is The Responsive Method?
July 30, 2014
What Is The Responsive Method?

My goal is to respond to your request as quickly as I can. Because when I do, I have the best chance of interacting with you while you are the most focused on the request…

What Do Your Kids Think You Do?
July 28, 2014
What Do Your Kids Think You Do?

If you are reading this, have kids, and have a title that starts with Dir, VP, or C (or aspire to one of those titles), you probably fear two things for your children:…

My Executive Coach Asked:  "Do You Trust Your Boss?"
July 21, 2014
My Executive Coach Asked: "Do You Trust Your Boss?"

Not all that long ago, I was privileged (or cursed depending on your point-of-view) to be assigned an executive coach. Ever year a few leaders in the organization were…

Manage Your Product Portfolio Roadmap — Aha! Now Supports Master Releases
July 15, 2014
Manage Your Product Portfolio Roadmap — Aha! Now Supports Master Releases

Manage your product portfolio in Aha! Roadmaps with containers that include sub-releases from multiple products.

You Don't Work for the Money
July 14, 2014
You Don't Work for the Money

I grew up in Los Angeles where there were good looking people, fancy cars, and big houses. And it cost a bundle to look your best and buy the “good things” in life. I…

Your Startup And the "Why" Driven Product Roadmap
July 9, 2014
Your Startup And the "Why" Driven Product Roadmap

Building a great product is hard, but it should not be excruciating. And marketing, selling, and supporting a product with potential should be a joy too. That is why…

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