Your Product Management Toolset for 2024

Your Product Management Toolset for 2024

It seems that every few months there are a bunch of shiny new tools to help us build products, design stuff or manage projects or teams. What’s your go-to stack for product management / development? Over the past few years remote work has been thrust to the fore....

Open Letter to TUI / Complaint

Dear Sir / Madam I am writing to you again after my initial complaint dated 20th July. I cannot tell you how stressed I am after what has been one incident after another with TUI the past week. Instead of arriving back from holiday with my son (The only time I could...

Creating a Product-Led Culture: A Personal Take

Creating a Product-Led Culture: A Personal Take

'Product-led' has been such a buzzword in recent years. The story goes that product-led companies not only harness great work cultures but are also set up for commercial success by this very culture and way of working. But what does it mean to be 'product-led', and...

The Pitfalls of Radical Candor: A Critical Examination

The Pitfalls of Radical Candor: A Critical Examination

Communication is key. After running teams, coaching and also being a parent I realise that with good communication issues can be resolved quickly with the minimum amount of pain all round. A few years ago I decided to introduce Kim Scott's 'Radical Candour' concept to...

From PM to CPO – Your Blueprint to Product C-Suite

From PM to CPO – Your Blueprint to Product C-Suite

The old adage 'be careful for what you wish for' can often apply to career moves or aspirations. Many product managers see moving to VP Product, Head of Product or even CPO a natural career progression. However the transition to C-suite might not be for everyone. With...