Tag: Innovation
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Celebrating World Usability Day 2015
World Usability Day “occurs annually to promote the values of usability, usability engineering, user-centered design, universal usability, and every user’s responsibility to ask for things that work better. The day adopts a different theme each year”. 2015 is the Ten…
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Reflecting on the Evolution of Product Design and Usability
In the mid-90s, Alan Cooper’s About Face introduced a compelling narrative on product design, one that placed the end-user experience at the heart of software development. For me, that book was pivotal, galvanizing my early views on how products should…
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Turning Around a Microsoft Practice: An Agile Transformation Story
A decade ago, I embarked on a challenging journey to lead the Microsoft practice at Unilog, a French-headquartered European-wide technology consultancy, in the UK. The practice was facing numerous hurdles, including unprofitability, a lack of sustainable pipeline, low team morale,…
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Co-Creating the Product Vision: A Collaborative Approach
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…
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The Power of Product Vision: Your Roadmap to Success
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…
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Exploring Aspects of Product Thinking
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…
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The Formula for Exponential Growth: Unlocking Your Full Potential
In the quest for personal and professional growth, we often seek the “secret sauce” that sets high achievers apart. What enables some people to excel, adapt, and continuously deliver greater value over time? The answer isn’t magic—it’s a deliberate combination…