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Throwing an Exception: 3 types of decision and what to do in each case.
TL;DR: Decisions you know you can make → communicate. Decisions you know you can’t make → escalate. Decisions you’re not sure you can take → give…
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The insane design details of the Beosound 9000
Craftsmanship to the max
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Joining Soundwide
A new chapter for me!
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Scorecards: a way to set goals and track progress when all else has failed.
TL;DR: Scorecards are a way of setting goals and tracking progress… before you’ve launched (and no one is using your product, before you’ve got regular…
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The Perfect Chart
How small changes in presentation of data can dramatically improve product team execution.
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Junior PM vs Mid-level PM vs Senior PM
A framework for how to think about PM levelling, and how to progress.
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Extreme Clarity pt2: Percentages and Percentage Points
When is 10% not 10%?
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Tradeoffs and Payoffs
Tradeoffs and Payoffs
Tips, frameworks, and war stories from the front lines of product management.
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