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The Agile Product Manifesto Is Born

Defeating the Feature Factory — I’m tired of anti-patterns. It makes me mad when teams waste their energy on pointless things and fail to create REAL value sooner. Many product teams are trapped and struggle to deliver value for end-users and businesses. Day in, day out, they miss opportunities to make the world better because…

Product Management

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The Agile Product Manifesto Is Born
The Agile Product Manifesto Is Born
Product Management

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Are You Doing Product Management or Bullshit Management?

Something strikes me; many companies hire experienced product professionals in the hope of scaling up their products. However, what happens in practice is frightening; such product professionals become powerless because they are not the ones calling the shots. Top management believes in knowing best what to do and expecting product…

Product Management

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Are You Doing Product Management or Bullshit Management?
Are You Doing Product Management or Bullshit Management?
Product Management

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7 Characteristics of Weak Product Management

Scrum Teams will never reach their highest potential without solid Product Management practices. — Why do companies hire highly qualified professionals? The answer should be straightforward, but what happens, in reality, is complex. I’ve observed many talented people trapped in the business world from doing what they are capable of. The reasons are endless, but some common ones are: Unskilled managers limit talents by…

Product Management

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7 Characteristics of Weak Product Management
7 Characteristics of Weak Product Management
Product Management

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Sorry Scrum, the Game Might Be Over for You!

The market is shifting in a new direction, can Scrum still find its space? — It’s impossible to ignore how well known Scrum is. For years, Scrum was the first choice among Agile frameworks for most companies worldwide; only a few would challenge it. But recently, something changed, organizations are losing trust in Scrum. …

Agile

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Sorry Scrum, the Game Might Be Over for You!
Sorry Scrum, the Game Might Be Over for You!
Agile

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·Jan 30

How to Embrace the Unknown When Everyone Wants Predictability

Promises slay innovation. Lack of predictability diminishes sales. How should you deal with that? — Originally published in GoRetro I love encouraging teams to embrace the unknown and uncover opportunities to innovate. At the same time, sales pressures for predictability. Otherwise, how do they close deals if they don’t know what they can promise? I may not have the right answer, but I have some…

Product Management

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How to Embrace the Unknown When Everyone Wants Predictability
How to Embrace the Unknown When Everyone Wants Predictability
Product Management

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Published in Bootcamp

·Jan 23

Scrum Fails When Product Owners Think They Are The Big Bosses

Be careful. Product Owners can be detrimental to teams. — Originally published in GoRetro What do you understand by Product Owner? I’m afraid that everyone interprets it differently, and that’s the source of problems. For me, the word owner is misleading. As a Product Owner, you own nothing, though you may think you do. Let me share with you a…

Product Management

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Scrum Fails When Product Owners Think They Are The Big Bosses
Scrum Fails When Product Owners Think They Are The Big Bosses
Product Management

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Jan 19

Sorry Medium! You must be joking with the product community

Why Medium isn’t helping product professionals and where to consume valuable content. — How do you learn about product management? The answer to this question is simple. You learn by doing it. Some theory is helpful, but far from enough to become a great product professional. To grow, you must get hands-on to learn. Yet, you can avoid some pitfalls by learning from…

Product Management

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Sorry Medium! You must be joking with the product community
Sorry Medium! You must be joking with the product community
Product Management

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·Jan 17

Understanding How Responsibilities and Accountabilities Play Out with Scrum

Frustration, confusion, and tiring discussions result from unclear responsibilities and accountabilities. — Originally published in GoRetro How often do you stumble upon one of the following? That’s not my responsibility! I expected you to do it. You’re accountable for that. That’s your job, not mine. I’ve been in such weird discussions more times than I can count. The more unclear responsibilities and…

Scrum

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Understanding How Responsibilities and Accountabilities Play Out with Scrum
Understanding How Responsibilities and Accountabilities Play Out with Scrum
Scrum

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Published in Bootcamp

·Jan 10

Understanding the Different Phases of Product Managers

Even though I started my product management adventure more than a decade ago, I still learn something new daily. Change is the only certainty I face as a Product Leader. The secret is curiosity and courage to embrace the unknown. My journey has been full of ups and downs. Life…

Product Management

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Understanding the Different Phases of Product Managers
Understanding the Different Phases of Product Managers
Product Management

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Published in Bootcamp

·Jan 3

Five Ways Bad Product Owners Screw Up Scrum Teams

When Product Owners miss the mark, the entire organization suffers from pointless results. — Originally published in GoRetro Many things can ruin Scrum teams, but one aspect stands out for me. A Bad Product Owner will obliterate the success chances of any team. I’m not exaggerating because I’m a product person by heart. I’m talking from painful experiences and recognition of my f*ck ups. …

Product Management

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Five Ways Bad Product Owners Screw Up Scrum Teams
Five Ways Bad Product Owners Screw Up Scrum Teams
Product Management

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