“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Henry David Thoreau If all you crave from reaching the pinnacle is the material rewards [...] Read More
“The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.” – Winston Churchill An Optimist and Pessimist see the world very differently. Success in [...] Read More
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” —Walt Whitman Instead of staring into the darkness and seeing ghosts where none exist, keep your chin up, face [...] Read More
“If you have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough.” - Mario Andretti Today, we are moving at the speed of digital. The pace of change is breathtaking, and the magnitude [...] 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
"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 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
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
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
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
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
Finding product market fit is the focus of this article. If you're a product manager, you know how important it is to find a product market fit. But what exactly is a product market fit? And how can [...] Read More
Top KPIs for COOs 1.Operational Efficiency Ratio: Measures the efficiency of the company's operations in producing goods or services. 2.Cost Reduction Percentage: The percentage reduction in operating [...] 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
Jim Collins flipped the switch on traditional leadership traits in his book, Good to Great, with his concept of Level 5 leadership. After analyzing more than 1,400 companies over four decades, he focused [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Sales Department 1.Revenue Growth Rate: Measures the percentage increase in sales revenue over a specific period, highlighting the effectiveness of sales strategies and market demand. 2.Sales [...] Read More
Top KPIs for CPOs 1.Product Launch Success Rate: The number and success of new products introduced to the market. 2.Market Share of Key Products: The market share held by the company’s leading [...] 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
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
Top KPIs for IT Department 1.System Uptime: Measures the percentage of time IT systems are available for use, indicating IT infrastructure reliability. 2.IT Project Completion Rate: The percentage [...] 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
“If you have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough.” - Mario Andretti Today, we are moving at the speed of digital. The pace of change is breathtaking, and the magnitude [...] 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
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
Top KPIs for CSOs 1.Carbon Footprint Reduction: Measures the decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the company's operations. 2.Sustainable Sourcing Percentage: The proportion [...] 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 is the definitive guide to Product Management Software Tools - a compilation of over 50 tools and software for product managers. Product managers rely on software to get their job done. From capturing [...] Read More
Top R&D KPIs 1.R&D Spending as a Percentage of Sales: Measures the amount of R&D expenditure relative to total sales revenue. It indicates the company's commitment to innovation and development. 2.Patents [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Head of Customer Service 1.Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT): Direct feedback from customers on their service experience. 2.Net Promoter Score (NPS): Measures customer loyalty and the [...] Read More