Why Kindergartners Are More Empathetic Than Product Managers
"I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it." Maya Angelou said this in an interview, the same year that Aha! was founded. I still find the…
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Meet the First Class of Aha! Fellows
"To make a difference as a product manager and a member in my community." This is how one applicant to the Aha! fellowship program described their career goal. This…
How Well Do You Really Know Your Customers?
Have you ever worked with a "Believable Brad?" This type of product manager sounds convincing — they know all the right things to say about customers and share impressive…
Hey Product Manager: Stop Building Before Asking
Building is in your DNA. It is your nature to constantly think about what is next on your roadmap. You are on a perpetual search for opportunities to create something…
Hey Product Manager: Do This When the VP of Sales Promises Features
"We already promised we could make it happen." Most product managers have heard some version of this from the VP of sales before. Pressure to land new accounts can lead…
6 Things I Learned From My First Product Management Job
The last five years have gone fast. In a few months, I will celebrate that milestone at Aha! — in that time we have grown exponentially. We expanded our team to nearly…
The One Skill Most Product Managers Ignore
Writer. Actor. Poet. These roles are universally thought of as creative. But what if I told you that “product manager” should be on the same list? You might not agree at…
The Product Manager’s Launch Checklist
A successful product launch depends on cross-functional teamwork. Follow these guidelines for creating a product launch checklist that involves each group.
How Should I Present My Roadmap to the Executive Team?
Have you ever given a roadmap presentation that felt more like an interrogation? Learn how to effectively present your product roadmap to the executive team.
8 Things Product Managers Should Do Every Monday
I never understood why Garfield hates Mondays. He is a cat after all — why does he care what day it is? Personally, I have always looked forward to the start of a new…
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