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 […]
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Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace Sheds Light On How Product Managers Can Overcome Bad Product Strategy
A spoof of bad 80’s TV dramas, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace presents itself as a lost, low-budget show now getting its first modern-day screening. Each episode features Dr. Rick Dagless, M.D., fighting the forces of evil that haunt Darkplace Hospital. Episode three “Skipper The Eye Child” carries an important message for […]
Read MoreThe One Where I Said Too Much
The NBC sitcom Friends debuted in 1994 and followed the lives of six twenty-somethings living in New York City. Chandler (played by Matthew Perry) often struggles with relationships, and goes to his friends for help. Hilarity ensues. And so does a lesson in executive meetings for product managers. <spoiler warning> […]
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Is your protege really motivated to grow and change? This could be hard work. Are they up for it?
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Brand management is not just replying to people on Twitter.
Read MoreThe Robotech Mastermind’s #1 Product Management Lesson
Facts are important, but they rarely can speak for themselves. Equally important is making those facts meaningful to the audience.
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