Steven Haines
Fast vs. Excellent – The Myth of the MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
A while ago, I watched a newscast on the BBC. Two guests were members of a military marching band. A video showed the marching band in full dress, as well as a glimpse of what they did during physical…
The First 90 Days as a Product Manager
As the Product Manager’s Survival Guide (2nd edition) is readied for launch, I thought I’d share a few tidbits that went into the research for the book. One of the areas I was curious about had…
How to Develop a Great Customer Value Proposition
Product Managers must know the importance of a great customer value proposition. As we know, one of the most significant determinants of the potential success of a product is whether it brings benefits…
How to Improve Your Product Management Acumen and Excel in Your Career
Whether you’re a new product manager or one with a few years of experience, you’re probably on a quest to improve your effectiveness and produce better outcomes. As you may know, if you don’t find…
How To Determine Product Success When You Lack Financial Data
To effectively manage a product line, product managers and the teams they lead need financial data. However, often this data is unavailable. In fact, many product managers admit they either lack access…
Learning Product Management From An Entrepreneur
There was an article in from Entrepreneur.com entitled “What Not to Do.” I was intrigued by it because it was about the most common mistakes that start-ups make and how to avoid them, plus a few…