The Worst of Both Worlds
Let me set the scene. You’ve joined a company that has expressed a desire to move to Agile. Or perhaps, they’ve already started the journey, but aren’t yet at full adoption. You assess the situation and find: the design/UX team is running around like chickens with their heads cut off, developers are releasing code that … Continue reading The Worst of Both Worlds
Listening to the Imaginary People
I love figuring out what makes people tick. It’s a beautiful complement to being a Product Manager, and is something I do with every UX exercise I undertake. I like watching people interact with the people and things in their lives and seeing if I can divine why the interaction is pleasing: is it efficient? … Continue reading Listening to the Imaginary People
Embracing Your Inner Toddler
I have long maintained that the two most powerful words in a Product Manager’s arsenal are “no” and “why” — which also happen to be the two favorite words of most 3-year-olds. Before you dismiss them as overly simplistic, hear me out. A Product Manager needs to be able to hold the line on strategy. … Continue reading Embracing Your Inner Toddler
