pmdudeThe Dude is watching a slow-motion fiasco, where the Engineering Leader is overruling the VP/GM on something that is extremely important to the business, and the VP/GM isn't standing up to her Engineering director.
Engineering offers many excuses, particularly when they want to change a spec or requirement. A short post summarizing, and explaining the usual asks
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...
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...
How to effectively hire and utilize consultants in business for various needs: pricing analysis, rebranding, and UI design.
The downfall of Uber and Lyft and the impact of the app-based gig economy on drivers and customers is explored in this edition.
Sales dude wants a product, but it's a bad business move.
Product managers need leaders who understand their role and provide the necessary support and protection, rather than those who lack experience or treat product management as a secondary function.
Product managers often find themselves stuck with struggling or outdated products, forced to turn them around despite the challenges and resistance from executives and sales teams.
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...