How many process meetings should a product manager attend?
Agile methodologies and product development frameworks help people make informed decisions and collaborate efficiently. But process pedantry never leads to anything good.…
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Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!
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The VP of sales would not stop asking me this
Asking and answering questions is core to a product manager's job. Explain the 'why,' create an internal knowledge base, and encourage teammates to self-serve.
Are they forcing you back to the office?
Blaming remote work for a company’s productivity is obfuscation. Mismanagement, unclear goals, no transparency into work, lack of urgency — these are the real culprits.
Introducing The Aha! Framework for product development
The Aha! Framework is a flexible model for improving efficiency and increasing value delivered to customers. It seamlessly integrates strategic planning and agile…
The tragedy of 'good enough'
Leaders create an environment that fosters continual improvement when they: 1. Hire for achievement. 2. Invest in training. 3. Keep raising the standard.
Please just tell me 'I don't know'
What is the best way to tell your boss or teammate that you do not know the answer to something? It starts with being honest.
Why we open our mouths at the dentist
We all must do what we do not enjoy at times. Writing, data analysis, conflict — you cannot avoid the gristly parts of work. Here is how to embrace them.
Bad companies happen to good people
Bad companies are filled with good people, and leaders have a moral responsibility to model better behavior and discipline. Here is why.
How can you expect people to know how to work?
Product-led companies have their own unique operating systems for innovation. Here are 6 tips for product managers wanting to build a great one.
Aha! expands product development suite with new whiteboarding and knowledge base tools
Aha! Whiteboards and Aha! Knowledge serve different phases of product development. Aha! Whiteboards provides a visual space for early-stage thinking. Aha! Knowledge…
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