Neil Walker While a strong product vision is essential, it’s equally important to involve key stakeholders in its creation. Co-creating the vision fosters buy-in, alignment, and a shared sense of ownership. Benefits of Co-Creation: How to Co-Create a Product Vision: Remember, a co-created product vision is more likely to be successful because it reflects the needs and … Read more
A clear and compelling product vision is the cornerstone of successful product development. It serves as a guiding star, illuminating the path for teams, and inspiring them to work towards a shared goal. What is a product vision? A product vision is a concise and inspiring statement that outlines the long-term goals and aspirations for … Read more
Earlier this month I wrote a post inspired by my latest engagement, Product Thinking: The Key to Business Agility. By embracing product thinking, organizations can unlock their full potential and thrive in this ever-changing, digital age. I’ve been pondering what to cover next, these are my current ideas: Product Strategy: Product Management: Product Design: Product … Read more
Last month I attended an Agile event in London. I spoke about why product thinking is crucial to achieving business agility (going beyond Agile in siloed areas, typically technology, to the wider organization). I’m currently engaged with a regional government client. A new role for me, in a new functional area with some interesting challenges … Read more
Yesterday I attended a most insightful conference led by the Association of Project Management (APM) – I might be slightly biased, as I helped organise and run the event. This specialist event was uniquely dedicated to programme management and sought to foster understanding and proficiency across the programme leadership community. This event, the brainchild of … Read more
In 1987, Tom Peters published Thriving on Chaos, a manifesto for navigating turbulent times. Decades before “agility” became a buzzword, Peters was championing adaptability, experimentation, and the courage to act in uncertain environments. One of his most enduring insights—”The cost of not adapting is far greater than the cost of making a mistake”—remains a guiding … Read more