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The first product manager for your developer tools startup
If you're building tools for developers, you know setting a good, technically credible product direction is very important. Yet, when hiring your first Product Manager, sometimes it isn't so clear: is a technical or non-technical one better?
Five strategies to elevate product management in the new year
Especially for businesses evolving from startup to more established entities, maintaining a symbiotic relationship between product teams and commercial arms is crucial. Here are five strategies to ensure your product management thrives in the new year, balancing innovation with key commercial metrics.
The rule of cool: building awesome stuff together
Imagine walking into your office, or joining your first virtual meeting of the day, and asking your colleagues, 'What is the coolest thing can I help you build today?' This simple question, brimming with curiosity and a willingness to collaborate, can transform the way teams work and innovate.
Why every product manager and designer should code
I'm not saying every designer and product manager needs to become a coding expert, but getting to a point where you can contribute as a capable junior to mid-level coder can make a huge difference.
Ego-free ideas: transforming how your team thinks
After reading a piece on ideas in teams, I started thinking about how we all handle suggestions at work. It's not just about those ideas from the higher-ups; sometimes, a concept can snowball from anywhere in the team, taking on a life of its own.
Nurturing success at startups
This article delves into why caring and not being afraid of kindly addressing problems are not just great personal qualities, but fundamental requirements for those navigating the challenging terrain of a startup.
A guide to thoughtful product development
Product managers, designers, and engineers can weave care into their products by focusing on the nuances that truly matter. Let's delve into the mindset needed to create software products that embody this essence of care.
The power of caring as a Product Manager
In a world where business strategies and product development are often driven by profit margins and efficiency, there's a compelling argument for a different approach.
What is iteration, and how can it lead you to product success?
In the ever-evolving world of project management and product development, the concept of iteration is a pivotal strategy for achieving optimal results.
From Ops Engineer to Product Manager, A Career Journey
I've had a long career journey, starting as a build engineer on Windows 98 (yes, 98!) back when I was just eighteen, all the way up to now where I am now as Chief Product Officer.
The First Thread to Pull when Learning Something New
Learning something new is always an interesting challenge; the process of sitting down and getting started is always a bit daunting and, at least for me, figuring out where to pull the first thread is never quite clear.