product management
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Leadership, Product Management, Propositions, Small Business, SME, Software Projects, Strategy, User ExperienceWhy Aren’t Your Teams Talking to Customers?
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Have you ever heard a product team say, “We know our customers really well” but then seen products launch that don’t quite seem to work? Or maybe there’s a noticeable silence when you ask who’s spoken to a customer recently. Many organisations fall into the trap of making assumptions about their customers rather than engaging…
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Leadership, Product Managemet, Propositions, Small Business, SME, Software Projects, Strategy, transformationWhy Does My Software Budget Seem to Disappear So Quickly?
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Ever felt like your software development budget evaporates before you even get close to the finish line? For many business leaders, it’s a constant battle: you set what seems like a reasonable budget, kick off the project, and then watch as the costs start piling up with alarming speed. But why does this happen? What…
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“Why Does Everything Feel Overly Complicated?”
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Software development often becomes complicated due to several factors, including over-engineering, ambiguous goals, tool overload, inconsistent coding practices, outdated technology, excessive meetings, feature bloat, inadequate documentation, overly complex systems, and cultural challenges. Recognizing these issues is the first step toward simplifying processes and improving efficiency in development projects.
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“I’m not sure I’m getting the best value out of my third party provider”
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Ever found yourself thinking, “Am I really getting the best value from our third-party provider?” You’re not alone. Whether you’re leading a start-up, a growing company, or a large enterprise, this nagging doubt can arise. Let’s be clear: we’re not suggesting all third-party providers are self-serving. In fact, many are fantastic partners who genuinely care…
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When “Everything Is Fine” Isn’t: Bridging the Gap Between Leadership Perception and Team Reality
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“Everything is fine,” your leadership team assures you. Yet, your latest employee survey tells a different story. Your product teams are feeling dissatisfied and disengaged. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many organisations face a disconnect between what leadership perceives and what their teams actually experience. Let’s delve into why this happens and how…
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“I’m Not Sure We’re Applying Product Management Properly”
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This confession is common among organisations: “We’re not sure we’re applying product management methodology properly.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many organisations, especially those not rooted in technology, struggle to implement effective product management. But how can you tell if things are off track? Here are some signs that might indicate your product…
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The Future of Product Management: Embracing AI, Navigating Accountability, and Holding Onto Humanity
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Introduction As product managers, we’re constantly adapting to new technologies and shifting expectations, but the pace of change today is unprecedented. AI, 6G, edge computing, and immersive digital tech are reshaping the landscape faster than ever, leaving us to confront a fundamental question: how do we stay ahead while staying true to what we know…
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“I’m Constantly Presented with Ideas That I Know Won’t Work”
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Have you ever sat through a meeting, listening to yet another product idea, thinking to yourself, “This just isn’t going to work”? You’re not alone. Many of us have been there, wading through a sea of suggestions that, deep down, we know won’t make the cut. But why does this keep happening? If we’re consistently…
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“Why are our product and feature launches failing?”
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Why your product launch didn’t go as planned and how to fix it Ever launched a product or a new feature and thought, “This is going to be a game-changer,” only to find it didn’t quite make the splash you expected? You’re not alone, it’s incredibly common. Many businesses pour time, energy, and resources into…
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“Why are our software projects delayed?”
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Each week we’re going to be posting some of the most common issues that we see occur in businesses who embark on software development, and what might be causing them. This week we start with: “I keep hearing excuses for why our software projects are delayed” The average software project burns $50,000 per week of…
