pmdudeThe rise of expert networks starting in the 'aughts give the promise of using some of your experience and domain knowledge to help others. Alas, my experience is that the asks were for confidential information.
Engineering offers many excuses, particularly when they want to change a spec or requirement. A short post summarizing, and explaining the usual asks
Product is a grueling role, and it is often an entry into a brighter, better future and role. But, upon reflection, I missed an opportunity that might have greatly altered my trajectory. For the better? Who knows, but the "what if" factor still...
If there's an unmet need, someone will fill it. A team activity where we bonded over remote lunch delivered by UberEats, searching for the official receipt pointed me at a receipt generator. Use at your own risk.
The exponential growth and utilization of AI, specifically ChatGPT, is both intriguing and alarming. The technology's prowess in automating tasks poses a significant threat to traditional jobs, potentially disrupting the workforce. As businesses...
More Funnies. Not sure where I harvested this, but every time I re-discover it, I get more than a couple chuckles, and remember to share it with a friend. Now I am sharing it with you. AT&T Customer Service Memorandum Please stop submitting...
Last August (2023) I had made the difficult decision to retire the PM Dude as a web property. I had felt that it had run its course, and frankly the cat-and-mouse game to try to remain anonymous had become almost impossible. If it was the...
The 80/20 rule, known as the Pareto Principle, applies to business and life. In product development, it suggests that the final 20% requires 80% of the effort. However, engineering often loses interest in this crucial stage, leaving product...
The Dude is feeling somewhat overwhelmed lately. And if you read the title of this post, you might divine that the Dude has been shoulder deep in EOL (End of Life) land that he is becoming maudlin. And you would be correct. The setup is that about 7...
The Dude discusses the concept of a "Dive Bomber" in product management, likening it to a strategic delay in work delivery causing frustration among team members. The author advocates for addressing this behavior through direct conversations...