http://christophercummings.com/blog ChristopherCummings.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yesterday we summarized the Xena adventure "One Against An Army" In 10 Screencaps Or Less™. Now, let's use that episode to see why Xena is arguably the greatest product manager ever. Product Management Requires Courage And Action When faced with a difficult situation--like saving Greece by fighting an entire army by herself--Xena ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2009/01/06/why-xena-warrior-princess-is-the-greatest-product-manager-ever/ Xena is a warrior princess. In the TV episode "One Against An Army", Xena fights the Persian army while her sidekick Gabrielle lies near death from a poisoned arrow. Let’s summarize “One Against An Army”… In 10 Screencaps Or Less!™ < SPOILER WARNING > Key plotpoints are pictured below. You ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2009/01/05/xena-one-against-an-army-in-10-screencaps-or-less/ Some helpful advice on how to succeed in the coming year: "If I could offer one suggestion... be able to answer why for everything you do. Why am I going to this meeting? Why is this feature on my roadmap? Why is the sales team struggling to sell my product? If ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2009/01/01/happy-new-year-product-people/ When S.H.I.E.L.D. needs rapid insight into a case, they use psychics. When these psychics are attacked, S.H.I.E.L.D. turns to Captain America for help. When product managers need rapid insight and social networking... they turn to Twitter. Welcome to the Twitter Handbook For Product Managers What Is Twitter? Twitter is a free ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/29/the-twitter-handbook-for-product-managers/ Captain America #239 is a comic book written by Peter Gillis with pencils by Fred Kida. Published by Marvel Comics in 1979, this twisted little gem is titled "Mind-Stains on the Virgin Snow!". Let’s summarize the book... In 10 Panels Or Less!™ < SPOILER WARNING > Key plotpoints are ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/28/captain-america-239-in-10-panels-or-less/ Yesterday we summarized "Amélie" In 10 Screencaps Or Less™. Now, let's see what this shy, quirky waitress can teach us about product management. As 2008 draws to a close, we're looking at a new year set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and a very challenging, competitive business landscape. Here ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/23/new-years-resolutions-for-product-managers/ "Amélie" (2001) is a French film (yes, there are subtitles) about a shy waitress who decides to help others while fighting her own sense of isolation. Let’s summarize "Amélie"... In 10 Screencaps Or Less!™ < SPOILER WARNING > Key plotpoints are pictured below. You have been warned! < / ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/22/amelie-in-10-screencaps-or-less/ Yesterday, we looked at trends in casual gaming for 2008. Today, I'm offering my predictions for casual gaming in 2009. #1 - Casual Games Will Prove Their MettleAfter 9/11 and the dotcom crash, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22% ... but video game revenue climbed 43%. With that, and ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/21/predictions-for-casual-games-in-2009/ When we're not talking product management at Product Management Meets Pop Culture, we're talking casual games. (Not a surprise, given my gig @Gamesville.) Today, we're looking at the top five trends in casual gaming in 2008... #1 - The PC Is The Gaming Platform Of ChoiceNumerous people have been claiming ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/20/casual-games-trends-in-2008/ I'm the senior product manager for Gamesville.com--the web's first, best, and only place to compete in real-time, massively multiplayer game shows for free cash prizes--and today was a very special day for us. A local man won big in our Magic 21 game show a few days ago, so we ... http://christophercummings.com/blog/2008/12/18/gamesville-we-are-the-bob-barkers-of-the-internet/