What are the differences between a Product Manager and a Project Manager? Here is an infographic that lists the key attributes and how they differ between a project manager and a product manager. Differences [...] Read More
Here is a curated list of Top Product Management Books for the aspiring and as well as current product managers. Unlike say an accountant, where a specific body of knowledge – the AICPA for CPAs, [...] Read More
Managing AI Products (or artificial intelligence product management) is somewhat different than traditional product management and more akin to in-depth science product management or R&D product management [...] Read More
How to become a product manager is on top of the minds of many people. And in particular, how do I become a product manager with no product management experience? No wonder people are interested in [...] Read More
Product Opportunity Assessment is an evaluation of whether a product/service concept is viable and valuable within the context of market dynamics, competitive factors, emerging technologies, and emerging [...] Read More
Here is a list of Top 8 ideas to dealing with COVID-19 induced stress. These ideas are practical and actionable ideas to mitigate the stress and strain from the unique and surreal times we are all living [...] Read More
Product Manager versus Project Manager - the age-old debate of who does what and what is different between the two roles. However, in real life, it is not product manager versus project manager that [...] Read More
So, you want to become a great product manager? Indeed, many people are striving to not only break into product management but also evolve into a great product manager. First, let us define product [...] Read More
What are the core attributes of a great leader? Are these leadership attributes inborn and ingrained? Or can one cultivate such leadership skills and competencies over time? Given a large number of characteristics [...] Read More
This article examines the leadership diversity in some of the top companies. This is not a deeply researched paper but a quick glance of the executive rosters of many companies to assess leadership diversity. In [...] Read More
Chasing every opportunity and ogling at every shiny object dissipates strategic focus and spreads the company’s resources thin. Often, chasing every opportunity results in deviating so much from the [...] Read More
The seven traits of a successful product manager outline the essential competencies to make it in product management. A product manager wears several hats and must be multi-dexterous to achieve success. [...] Read More
The ultimate product launch checklist is, as the name suggests, a cross-functional and comprehensive list of elements that a team needs to complete before launching a product -successfully. Launching [...] Read More
"Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time." - Henry Ford Like Henry Ford put it eloquently marketing is the lifeblood of a business and always be marketing. Often, [...] Read More
The practical guide to marketing strategy on a page is a step by step tutorial on how to craft a compelling marketing strategy and a plan and present a synthesis on a page that is concise and compelling. For [...] Read More
Here's the question: Are you a Data-driven Company or a Data Hoarding company? Today, we are inundated with data – both in personal lives and our professional lives. Companies the world over have [...] Read More
Here is a simple startup survival plan that is easy to understand and quick to implement. Being honest to yourself is probably the biggest hurdle. Humble Up Ask yourself is your venture truly viable [...] Read More
“Tough times never last. Tough people do” ― Robert Schuller Today, most of us are going through tough times. The Coronavirus pandemic and its impact is unprecedented and unfathomable. While [...] Read More
"Because of 4.00 AM" was part of a speech by Kobe Bryant, the basketball superstar, talking about hard work and effort, in addition to talent, which was behind his success. “We’re not on this stage [...] Read More
It always seems impossible until it's done. - Nelson Mandela Many things that seem normal or mundane seemed impossible not so long ago. Breaking the sound barrier | Landing on the Moon |Four-minute [...] Read More
Here is a list of Top 8 ideas to dealing with COVID-19 induced stress. These ideas are practical and actionable ideas to mitigate the stress and strain from the unique and surreal times we are all living [...] Read More
Top KPIs for CXOs 1.Overall Customer Satisfaction (CSAT): Measures overall customer satisfaction with the company’s products and services. 2.Net Promoter Score (NPS): The likelihood of customers [...] Read More
Here is a simple startup survival plan that is easy to understand and quick to implement. Being honest to yourself is probably the biggest hurdle. Humble Up Ask yourself is your venture truly viable [...] Read More
Top 10 Reasons Your Bold Leap Forward Turns into a Belly Flop: A Guide to Transformation Mishaps. Enterprise transformations are ambitious endeavors. You're aiming to reshape your entire organization, [...] Read More
MIT Digital Transformation Framework The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been at the forefront of researching and defining the digital transformation process through its Initiative on [...] Read More
Generative AI Accounting and Finance Use Cases The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) domain is undergoing transformative change, largely fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements. [...] Read More
The following are Stratrix's top business schools worldwide. Top Business Schools Worldwide Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, [...] Read More
The ultimate guide to Product Release Planning, an essential step in product management. Introduction to Product Release Planning Overview Definition of Product Release A product release refers to [...] Read More
Smartsheet, an innovative cloud-based platform revolutionizing spreadsheet usage in business environments, recently achieved a significant financial milestone, crossing $1 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue [...] Read More
Avoiding Cultural Faux Paus for Consultants. Awareness of cultural faux pas is crucial for anyone engaging in international business, especially in the consulting sector, where relationships and trust [...] Read More
Management by Objectives (MBOs) breaks down big picture goals into manageable chunks for employees and provides a tool for measuring performance against these goals. The concept of MBOs was first popularized [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Enterprise Architect 1.Architecture Compliance Rate: The degree to which projects comply with the established enterprise architecture standards. 2.Strategic Alignment of IT Projects: [...] Read More
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Legacy System Limitations. Legacy systems, while once the backbone of many organizations, can become significant barriers to transformation as technology advances. These [...] Read More
Daniel Goleman's Leadership styles is a classic management framework. Goleman may be best known for his bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, which demonstrated how the two minds – rational and emotional [...] Read More
The Diffusion of Innovation theory by Everett Rogers is one of the classic frameworks which helps us understand how innovation spreads. An innovation adoption curve is a decision-making tool that helps [...] Read More
Hoshin Kanri Matrix, which translates from Japanese as "direction management," is a strategic planning method used in organizations to align a company's strategy with its actions and resources. This method [...] Read More
Disruptive innovation is a term used by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen in his 1997 book The Innovator’s Dilemma, considered by many to be one of the most influential business ideas [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Chief Data Officer 1.Data Governance Compliance: Adherence to data management standards and regulations to ensure data quality and security. 2.Data Quality Score: Measures the accuracy, [...] Read More
Operational risks span every aspect of the enterprise and operational risk management (ORM) is a vital function to identify, quantify, strategize, and act to avoid, mitigate, and control risks. Operational [...] Read More
The Boomerang CEO Phenomenon: Analyzing Leadership, Succession, and Corporate Governance. In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate leadership, the phenomenon of founders and former CEOs returning [...] Read More