Hey Boss: You Are Setting Me Up for Failure
A terrible first day at a new job. You show up only to find your wonderful new boss is not ready for you. Nobody greets you. I would like to say I am making this up — but…
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How Good Product Managers Deliver Bad News
I have some bad news. And it will not be surprising for most product managers. Our job frequently involves telling people things they do not want to hear. In fact, I…
Product Manager vs. Business Analyst
Product managers focus on the market and customers to guide product success. Business analysts gather technical requirements for development.
How to Be Transparent at Work (Without Making People Cry)
Extreme openness. This was the original intention of the open-office design. Breaking down walls would also break down barriers — everyone could exchange ideas throughout…
Your Company Is Not a Democracy
Company leaders need to make decisions for the entire team. Learn how to make everyone feel equally invested even if they did not get to vote.
How to Silence the Office Donkey
My friend Mary recently shared a recurring nightmare. It involved a twisted metamorphosis into a donkey. It was Disney’s fault — specifically, the film Pinocchio. You…
Hey Product Manager: Your Sales Team Is Not Excited
Imagine that your job is to sell pencils. Number 2 pencils, to be specific. Your sales pitch is basic. “Classic wooden pencils! You can sharpen, write, and erase!” There…
6 Blog Posts for Forward-Thinking Product Managers — October 2017
Are you a forward-thinking product manager? Discover six blog posts for product mangers with a focus on the future.
How to Hold an Effective Product Grooming Session
Do you dread your company’s product grooming sessions? Follow these best practices for efficient grooming sessions.
How Smart Product Managers Track Competitors
There is a plague infiltrating your office. Sales? Already infected. Most of the other teams are sick now too. The symptoms make people act lifeless — paranoid thinking…
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