Neal Adams, renowned for his work with various DC Comics and Marvel characters, has passed away. He was 80. His son Adam told The Hollywood Reporter, “My father was a force. His career was defined by unparalleled artistic talent and an unwavering character that drove him to constantly fight for […]
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Product Manager’s First Camping Trip
Sherlock Holmes takes his favorite Product Manager on a camping trip. After an evening of ghost stories and riddles, they settle into their sleeping bags. Around midnight, Holmes nudges the Product Manager awake. “What is it, Holmes?” the PM asks. “My friend,” Holmes says seriously. “Look up at the sky […]
Read More“The Pinedale Shopping Mall Has Just Been Bombed By Live Turkeys!” Or, How To Rebuild Trust With Stakeholders In Product Management
In memory of Howard Hesseman (aka, Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati), we’re re-presenting this updated version of a classic Product Management Meets Pop Culture post. < SPOILER WARNING > Key plot points from this 30-year-old sitcom will be revealed as we look at the root causes of micromanagement […]
Read MoreOne Awkward Man’s Quest To Stop King Arthur From Destroying Modern-Day England Illustrates The Importance Of Taking Calculated Risks In Product Management
When a group of extremists bring a mythic figure to life in their quest for power, a retired monster hunter yanks her awkward adult grandson into a world of magic, wizardry and heavy artillery in a desperate quest to stop the legendary threat. Once & Future (Vol. 1): The King […]
Read MoreTop 12 Product Management Insights From 2021
It’s that time of year when we reflect on the top product management insights from the last 12 months, align them with a calendrical cavalcade of highs and lows from pop culture, and add a soupçon of viral trends. “But I don’t need to reflect on insights from product management […]
Read MoreThat Strange Thanksgiving Day Highlights The Importance Of Gratitude To The Successful Product Manager
A post about Thanksgiving on December 5? Isn’t that a little strange, Chris? Sure, but the publication date of the story we’re using as our springboard into today’s topic is December 10, 1958, so from a certain lens we’re publishing a few days early. At least, that’s my story and […]
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