When I think of science I think of hypotheses, experiments, evidence and analysis — ideally in that order. Indeed having a clearly defined methodology is cornerstone of modern science. Because as any scientist will tell you if you repeat a well designed experiment you should get a similar result each…

The table stakes skills of a modern product manager (PM) are well understood. For example, being curious, user centric, data-driven and able to crisply articulate ‘the why’. Whilst all those skills are really important I believe they’re only part of the story. …

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what motivates people and why certain leaders are inspiring and others less so. Here’s my take on what makes for an inspiring Product Manager: 1. A proactive listener They really listen. Often more than they talk. Not only that, they enjoy listening — whether that’s understanding a…

1) Never forget that you are the product B2B technology buyers are getting wiser by the year. Aside from a few true believers (who’ll buy whatever you ship) most clients aren’t going to buy your shiny new product if they don’t believe in you. Or put another way, you are the product so time to behave that way. …

“So why do we even need product management?” No one’s ever been brazen enough to put it to me quite that bluntly. Although it’s certainly been implied on several occasions. My answer to that most existential of questions is that as Product people we’re the Board’s risk management strategy. We’re…