pmdudeA tech company's hiring policies are questioned after witnessing an employee struggle with a fax machine.
Throughout his extensive career in Product Management, the Dude shares valuable insights garnered from various experiences. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership, understanding sales motivations, the power of listening to customers, and...
The corporate ladder can be climbed through luck or strategy. Being designated as a high potential early in one's career offers substantial perks and a clear path to executive success. Alternatively, actively seeking out high-profile projects and...
The Dude, an experienced product manager, reflects on his early days with computers and the enduring issue of vendor lock-in. He discusses the lack of true data portability in SaaS and managed services, using his own email dilemma with G-suite as an...
The Dude, a seasoned product manager, reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on air travel. He highlights the decline in travel demand, the flaws in the airline business model, and the shift from premium to budget travel. As airlines abandon social...
Are employers really offering 'good' jobs? The myth of job scarcity and low wages.
The post emphasizes the frustration of being stuck in a consensus shopping culture within organizations, where decision-making is hindered by the need for constant agreement. It highlights the negative impact on innovation, efficiency, and...
Sales lie about the need for a price reduction, failing to understand market demand and the consequences of lower prices on quotas.
Sales may be closer to the customer, but alas their bias is telling, and that makes their priority not my priority
The troubled business models of ride-share companies face an uncertain future amid the pandemic.