The Mythical Man-Month
Recent weeks have seen much debate and controversy around the subject of Loot Boxes – randomized rewards are given to players in exchange for hard currency. Particularly in premium games, players feel ripped off if they have to pay to…
Perhaps you are searching for models for requirement management, tools for successful launch - or methodology to create executable strategies?
I’ve read 60 books (so far) this year. These were my favorites. If you like these reviews, I’ll be launching a blog after the new year about the books that I’m reading. I’ll share details in an upcoming newsletter. If…
Product Management has become an incredibly sought-after career path for people with all kinds of backgrounds and expertise and, while the discipline is crucial to the success of modern business, it’s still very much in a state of development. As a result of all of those factors, it’s very easy to discover myths and product management fallacies that paint a misleading picture of what it’s like to be a practising product manager. This is obviously frustrating, but it can be especially damaging when you’re still early in your career and trying to learn about the craft.
In today's episode we talk to two expert storytellers in startupland — who also happen to be Ryan's good friends. Carmel DeAmicis is an ed…
Spikes are tasks that engineers undertake when there are many unknowns on a future piece of work. This article discusses the different situations where a spike can be beneficial and how to ensure success when using them.
I hate them as an interviewer, because they don’t tell me anything about what it’s like to work with you, how you’re going to help me, or why I might want to hire you. They’re just questions to fill the interview hour and see if you know the right jargon.
Founder of Portigal Consulting, Steve Portigal, talks about user research, books, and how much there is to learn about people on today-s episode. Located just outside of San Francisco in Pacifica, CA, you'll find Steve's consultancy. Here, he aims to…
Darlene Miranda, Vertical Head of Product at Sterling, shares how leadership teams can use product management best practices to guide decision-making and inspire their teams. Get the latest updates from the show at www.thisisproductmanagement.com.