The Thompson Twin’s 1983 pop song “We Are Detective” tells the playful story of detectives who are being spied on by other detectives, and there are lessons in here for how product management and UX can better cooperate to drive bigger business outcomes.
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Dayglow’s “Close To You” Gets Product Managers Out Of Their Heads, Back Into The Game
Ever overthink things at work? Feel frustrated by personalities who dominate conversations and decision-making? Or feel paralyzed because you doubt you have enough data to commit to a decision? Dayglow’s alt-rock song “Close To You” is about two strangers at a party who catch each other’s eye, but never actually […]
Read MoreProduct Manager: Your Heart Will Go On (Fear of Failure)
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is a cover band that puts vintage filters on modern songs. One of my favorites is their cover of Celine Dionne’s My Heart Will Go On in a 1950’s Jackie Wilson style. When this song popped up in my playlist, it got me to thinking about […]
Read MoreProduct Management Lesson From The Life Of Roxette’s Marie Fredriksson
I’ve loved Roxette for a long time – everything from their sound to their look to the fun they always seemed to be having on stage. I loved the story of their accidental breakthrough into the US market. But the thing I love most, now, is Marie’s tenacity.
Read MoreToday’s Product Management Pop Song: ‘The Product Manager Is A Dog’
Be warned: “The Product Manager Is A Dog” features a catchy melody, an odd music video, and lyrics that are comically desperate.
Read MoreWhat’s Your Product Management Theme Song?
I’ve been interviewing PMs for various positions within my company for the last several months and there’s a question that I think has produced some pretty intriguing answers. Image source: C&C Concept and Creation
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