Opinion

Because unicorns aren't real

“Do we actually need a Product Manager?” If this conversation is happening, the answer is usually yes. As a consultant, I am rarely brought in when everything is working perfectly. The call usually comes when something feels off, but no one can quite name it. The team has grown, and

Someone told me recently that they were a “product owner,” and it sent me down the usual spiral of titles, responsibilities, and what people actually mean when they describe what they do. Product roles have multiplied. As Scrum entered the workforce, agile became a job title, and now we have

Vision Is a Decision, Not a Mood Every startup claims to have a vision. Very few actually behave in ways that demonstrate commitment to that vision. Most teams talk about vision the way people talk about New Year’s resolutions. It sounds inspiring in January, feels negotiable by March, and

Why the Old Product Triangle Still Holds Up

I am not the most technical person. My focus is on product development, but I make it a point to dip my toes into the technical landscape so that I can ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and ensure feasibility before committing to a feature. Recently, I have been working

Lessons from My Journey with Sherpio and Beyond