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
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
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organizations grapple with a crucial challenge: a misalignment between the focus on delivering outputs and the realization of meaningful business outcomes. This disconnect often hinders an organization’s ability to unlock true value and achieve the level of customer impact it aspires to deliver. The Output Bias A fundamental issue … Read more
One year ago, Microsoft acquired enterprise social networking service, Yammer, for the princely sum of $1.2 billion (in cash). I expressed my views at the time in my post “Microsoft acquires enterprise social networking company, Yammer“. A prudent purchase considering growth in the sector. At the time Yammer had over 5 million corporate users including employees of more … Read more