Nov 28Thinking about Research DemocratisationWith the recent round of layoffs happening across tech/product organisations, many roles feel like they were the most impacted, which could easily be the topic of a whole other edition. In this edition however, I want to touch on the role of researchers in all this craziness and the increased…Research7 min readResearch7 min read
Oct 26Roles aren’t needed, but they make a differenceIt’s become commonplace to see articles or discussion threads arguing about how role X is the game changer and that every company should invest in that role. Many of the discussions seem to almost paint the role as the messiah of product development and that only THEY are equipped to…4 min read4 min read
Oct 3Figure it out before moving to a toolAlmost consistently in every company I’ve worked in, the organisation sees some challenge. The first suggestion is almost always to start looking at existing tools on the market that do X to do decide which one might solve the problem best. In some cases, someone remembers to first collect requirements…4 min read4 min read
Sep 11When to stop questioning?It’s a strange question to ask maybe, but is there ever a time to stop asking questions? I’ve often heard the statements such as “There is no such thing as a stupid question” or “Always ask why” and so many other pieces of advice around asking questions. We are incentivised…Product Operation4 min readProduct Operation4 min read
Aug 31The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of product operationsLately it seems like everyone is talking, writing or singing about Product Operations and it sometimes seems like the shiny new thing that everyone wants a piece of. Many folks are making an effort to transition into a Product Operations role, while other may attach Product Operations to their current…7 min read7 min read
Jul 18Beware the snake oil salesmenLet’s start at the beginning. With the growth of the internet, social media and an ever increasing access to the global stage, more people than ever before have a platform to share their experience, knowledge and opinions with minimal effort. It’s incredible, because we can now be exposed to diverse…6 min read6 min read
Jul 14Less hype, more valueThis edition was inspired by a conversation I’ve had countless times and that I suspect I will have many times in the future. The basic concept is about how we often get so wrapped in the hype that we forget to focus on the value (Of the product we build…6 min read6 min read
Jul 4The Dynamic Change ParadigmThis edition is completely based on a conversation I had with ChatGPT a couple of days ago. I thought it would be interesting to share both how I’m using ChatGPT and the outcome of this discussion, because I kind of like where this is going. Where it started I recently was reminded of…Change3 min readChange3 min read
May 31Product Operations vs. Product OperationsThere’s no doubt looking at the google trends below that there is a growing interest in Product Operations. (Data from the last 5 years.Product Operation4 min readProduct Operation4 min read
May 26Thinking about accountabilityThere is a lot of talk about governance and so many people are doing incredible work in that space. Governance models are being created across the board and all seems solid until being implemented. In some cases, the models hold strong and the organisations become stronger. …Product Operation5 min readProduct Operation5 min read
