The problem: Agile developers want user stories; product managers want to bring back stories from the market about users. What we REALLY need is to understand user goals. Is there a difference? Let’s see. User stories are one of the most misunderstood and misapplied artifacts of Agile development. As often happens ...
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Estimating is perhaps the biggest issue facing product managers regarding roadmaps. Here are some tips to do better sizing estimates. Did you ever have this conversation growing up? You: “When’s dinner gonna be ready?” Mom: “Seven-ish.” You: “Uh, can you be more specific?” Mom: “It’ll be ready when it’s ready!” ...
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At the start of each year, I read a book to spark my strategic thinking. I usually find that re-reading a classic reveals that my point of view has changed since the initial read and I pick up much more the second time around. This year, I'm re-reading Blue Ocean Strategy ...
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Executives, sales people, and marketing leaders are often frustrated with the short-term focus in product management, particularly those using agile development methods. Leaders have no idea what is planned—if anything—beyond the next two-week sprint. And that’s why they ask for a roadmap. A portfolio roadmap has become the preferred way ...
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