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
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." --Dale Carnegie Take action. Do something [...] Read More
To be successful, here are a Baker’s dozen Bad Habits to Drop: 1. Don’t procrastinate. 2. Stop emphasizing your Weaknesses and Threats. 3. Never boil the Ocean. 4.End Fixating on the Past. 5. [...] Read More
“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
Many startup founders tend to cut the marketing budget in a crisis. A crisis like the recent Covid-19 pandemic creates new and unexpected challenges for businesses. To conserve cash and survive the downturn, [...] Read More
Pitching analyst firms effectively is a vital task of any marketer or an analyst relations expert. When an industry analyst wants to cover a sector or a category, it is a good sign that the clients are [...] 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
Let’s explore technology acquisition options for non-technology companies, which, however, are reliant on technology for transactions, operations, and functional enablement. Today, as the saying goes, [...] Read More
Strategy: Confused? You're not alone. Here's what the Masters say (in under a minute). Michael Porter, Competitive Strategy Guru: "Strategy is choosing to perform activities differently than your [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Head of IRs 1.Share Price Performance: Monitoring the company's stock price performance relative to industry benchmarks and market indices. 2.Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth: The growth [...] Read More
Top KPIs for Solution Architect 1.Solution Design Efficiency: The efficiency and speed of designing IT solutions to meet business needs. 2.Project Delivery Success Rate: The percentage of projects [...] 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
To be successful, here are a Baker’s dozen Bad Habits to Drop: 1. Don’t procrastinate. 2. Stop emphasizing your Weaknesses and Threats. 3. Never boil the Ocean. 4.End Fixating on the Past. 5. [...] 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
Addressing Bias in Artificial Intelligence is a non-trivial matter. Human biases exist in many aspects of life. There are times when personal beliefs stand in the way of making a rational decision, or [...] 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
AI in healthcare is making rapid strides. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since the turn of the Millennium and accelerated exponentially in the last decade. Several factors have augmented [...] Read More
Top KPIs for CCOs 1.Regulatory Compliance Rate: The rate at which the company adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. 2.Audit Findings Resolution Rate: The speed and effectiveness [...] Read More
“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
Demystifying artificial intelligence for a business audience is not easy. It is fair to say that the world of business is overloaded with hype and buzz words like artificial intelligence (AI), machine [...] Read More
Beyond Command and Control: Progressive Leadership Styles Transforming Workplaces The traditional command-and-control leadership style has been the dominant paradigm for centuries. In this model, leaders [...] 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
Qualitative KPIs for a Well-Rounded Performance Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) serve as the compass for businesses, guiding them toward their strategic goals and operational targets. Traditionally, [...] Read More