People have different viewpoints, opinions, and look at the same issue through different lenses. Under the right set of circumstances, these differences can escalate to conflict in the work environment. How the conflict is managed determines if the conflict can be used for innovation or if it is destructive to the team. When there is
Category: product management
How can Technologists/Product Managers Collaborate more Effectively? It seems so simple yet it can be so difficult. How do you collaborate with engineers, architects, product managers, and UX designers? Many times each person has a different background, is fairly senior in their knowledge of their specific area, and can become a bit uncomfortable discussing things
Leaders Need to become Coaches As we look at the role of a coach…one to support growth, learning, ask insightful questions, ultimately to help bring out the best of us….doesn’t this also apply to leaders in our organization? Organizations grow by moving to a culture that embraces learning, creativity, and innovation, and engages employees. A
To Build Innovative Products….Get Out of the Office As product managers we spend countless hours looking at market trends, competition, technology, and customer requests. However, will this help build innovative products? I contend that this process enables you to build a product that satisfies basic market needs. But this process will not generate breakthrough product