Pitfalls of an Engineering Lead Organization
Engineering lead companies can be difficult for product management, but they can be transformed, but it will not be easy, and a strong Product Management function is key to this change...
leadership
Leadership is key to product management, however, it isn't leadership via authority, but by influence, a vastly more difficult accomplishment
The Dreaded Organizational Disconnect
Product Management, central to the organization, is perched to see all levels of dysfunction. Unfortunately, we also see the disconnect that creates chaos...
Motivation, Why Big Corps can’t function like a Startup
Much ink is spilled on how large orgs can be more "start-up" like, but often there are structural issues (read: cash out upside, and advancement) in the way...
Barriers to Success, Why do so many Companies Erect Them?
Leadership changes bring new processes, Alas, sometimes they erect barriers that work to impair progress. Product Management must work around them....
Team Size, does more members always mean better?
Anyone associated with technology projects knows that more assets/people doesn't always mean faster. Balancing team size and efficiency is an art....
What to do when you go to Dinner with the Boss
A dinner invitation from the boss is both an opportunity, and a hazard. How you behave, and comport yourself can greatly affect your career....