Many moons ago at the start of my career, I was fortunate enough to work for a fantastic boss, Hugh Humphrey, who understood the importance of personal effectiveness for success. He invested significant time mentoring me, along with a few others. Most of us were...
Stakeholder management is at the heart of product managers’ jobs. Yet many product managers struggle with it tirelessly. In fact, “difficult stakeholders” is one of the biggest frustrations for most product managers. Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t strike the...
“You’re right, Sophia,” I agreed with her. “You’ve got all the makings of a good product manager. But you’ve got much more than that, because the fire in your belly is that of a great product leader!” She nodded slowly, as her face started to break into an enquiring...
I smiled to myself as I admired the rhythmic flow of her gait, and how she carried herself with the elegance that is so characteristic of many French women. As she ambled along the Promenade des Anglais she exuded that indescribable vibe that comes from being...
Many product managers struggle with sustaining a solid platform in their roles and across the wider organization, even when they have a formal mandate for the product management job. There are often several reasons for this. Typically, one of the prime root causes is...
