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Stop already with the Netflix Worship
Every product team I work with cites the Netflix Recommendation engine as the pinnacle of user experience. It isn't and you should be ashamed to mention it...
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Reputation Building
Success means connecting with the wider team. There is no right way to do this, but many wrong ways. Investing in the small things can pay huge dividends.
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Ethics
Doing what is right seems to be a challenge for many, even some of the gatekeepers.
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Product Management Optimism
An optimistic view is required in product management, even when everything turns to crap. The things we tell ourselves.
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Wishful Thinking
My weekly reminder of how inadequate I am.
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Software Business Models
The recent announcement that Broadcom intends to acquire VMWare reminded me of a lunchtime chat with the CEO of my company.
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Certification and Product Management
A take from a product manager for certifications and how they may or may not map to roles like Product Management. Here, we define what a certification is, and why they are valued. Part 1
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The slippery definition of Product Manager
One of the challenges to the role is that different organizations have very different expectations, and desires for the people who fill the role.
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The Attributes of a Product Manager
What makes a good product manager? No perfect list of attributes exists, but there are many common traits that help someone become successful.
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Almost there - the Migration
Moving to Substack wasn't difficult, but it wasn't completely painless. Some observations, and a request
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Coming soon - a Revamped Product Bistro
Moving on up, looking to the future without dwelling on the past, the Product Bistro is headed to Substack
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Thankful for Product Management
Looking back at two and a half decades in product management, and realizing how blessed I have been to have landed where I have.