The program manager vs. the project manager
Program managers oversee the success of entire initiatives while project managers ensure on-time delivery of a specific effort. Read more on the key differences between…
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Why Your Boss’s Tiny Actions Have a Huge Effect
We are all connected. Our actions have profound consequences on the people and communities around us. This is especially true at work, where we spend the majority of our…
Why You Should Never Call Yourself a Guru
It is never a good idea to refer to yourself as a guru. Learn how to use honest language and highlight real examples of your strengths instead.
How to Be Bored at Work
“If you cannot get out of it, get into it.” This is a simple yet powerful saying that I think is particularly applicable to work. Because even if you are passionate about…
The Hiring Bot Does Not Like You — But We Do
“People are our greatest asset.” Many company founders say this, but how many actually mean it? I am fortunate to lead People Success at Aha! — where we strive to treat…
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.
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…
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…
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