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Product Management, Startup Success

Data Versus Good Taste: Which Reigns Supreme in Product Leadership?

Dive into the world of product leadership, where we explore the synergy between data and intuition. Through an array of examples, this blog post uncovers how data-informed strategies and intuitive understanding combine to foster successful, innovative, and user-centric products. Learn how giants like Apple, Google, and Nest have used this balanced approach to revolutionize their markets, and how you can apply these principles to drive success in your own product leadership journey.

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AI, career growth, coaching, culture, Leadership, Product Management

Unicorn Chasing at Microsoft: An Odyssey of Psychological Safety in the Workplace

While at Microsoft, we undertook a transformative journey – a quest for the unicorn of ‘Psychological Safety’. The goal was to establish a workplace where people felt safe to be transparent, ask challenging questions, make mistakes, and voice dissent without fear. The journey wasn’t easy but was made possible by a dedicated team, an environment of respect, learning from failures, and building trust.

Business Strategy, coaching, culture, Leadership, Women in Tech

Finding Your Voice: How to Stand Up, Speak Out and Make Your Mark

In “Finding Your Voice: How to Stand Up, Speak Out and Make Your Mark,” we delve into the audacious journey of shaping one’s destiny in the professional landscape. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons learned, this blog post encourages women to venture beyond their comfort zones, seize opportunities, and boldly assert their worth in the corporate world. Learn how volunteering for unconventional tasks, stepping out of your ‘lane,’ and asserting your worth can lead to visibility, recognition, and the potential to redefine leadership norms. Remember, you’re not just a part of this corporate world; you’re a force that can shape it.

Business Strategy, growth, Leadership, Product Management, Startup Success

The Comprehensive Guide to Effective Strategy Building in 2023

Dive into the fascinating journey of strategic planning, where we explore the essentials of charting a clear roadmap for organizational success. This comprehensive guide takes you through the distinction between goals and strategies, the power of understanding past decisions, the art of objective project selection, and the critical role of habits in strategy execution. Learn how to foster a culture of change, when and how to reshuffle teams or roles, and most importantly, how to engage the entire organization in the pursuit of its strategic objectives. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an aspiring strategist, this essay offers valuable insights to elevate your strategic planning process.

Business Strategy, growth, Growth Hacking, Product Management, Product-led Growth, Startup Success, Sustainability

Make Your Product Indispensable: Why Accessibility Must Be Part of Your Growth Strategy

By designing for accessibility, we are designing for the margins of human experience, preparing for situations we may someday experience ourselves with age. We open our products up to a huge market that continues to be underserved. Accessibility is the design practice of creating products and experiences usable by as many people as possible, including those with visual, auditory, mobility or cognitive impairments. By building with accessibility in mind, businesses tap into an enormous population of customers and benefit from increased customer base, future-proofing, competitive advantage, innovation boost, and improved brand reputation.

AI, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Go-to-Market Strategy, Innovation

The AI Dilemma for Established Businesses: An Accessory to an Existing Wardrobe or a Complete Fashion Revolution?

As AI continues to revolutionize the business landscape, companies face a strategic decision: to bolt AI onto existing processes, akin to accessorizing an outfit, or to create entirely new AI-driven product lines, analogous to a new fashion collection. This choice requires an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges each industry presents, coupled with the technical considerations of AI implementation. The fusion of intuitive UI design with AI capabilities is essential, regardless of the chosen path, to ensure a user-friendly and beneficial AI experience. Explore how to navigate these choices and what the future holds for AI in business in this in-depth analysis.

AI, Generative AI, Market Disruption, Product Management

The AI Revolution Has Come for Product Managers

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the product management landscape. From vision crafting to strategy formulation, execution to growth, AI is augmenting every key stage of the product lifecycle. As we move into a future where data and machine learning algorithms reshape traditional practices, the successful product managers will be those who can seamlessly integrate their human intuition and expertise with the remarkable capabilities of AI.

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