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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

To thrive, or even survive, most companies need to find ways to innovate. Yet, most companies fail to do that. Guest post by Jesse Nieminen We’re living in an age where many industries are facing big changes. For example, according … Continue reading →

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JUNE 19, 2019

The goal of every company and product leader is to invent products (or services) that become recognized market leaders. We all know about companies … Continue reading → Creating a new product category is icing on the cake, but also rare and extremely difficult.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

One of the keys to a successful company is teamwork. Though it’s not recognized a key discipline in many organizations, companies that make it a top priority always come out ahead. When people to work effectivley together great things happen.

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JUNE 15, 2013

Leadership plays a vital role in every company. By encouraging others to lead, you can more easily achieve company goals and create a nurturing, supportive work environment. Value your staff – Always let your staff members know how important they are to the company. A little appreciation truly goes a long way.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

When I think of leaders who have built great companies, the first name that comes to mind is Steve Jobs. He was arguably one of the greatest CEOs of the modern business era. His vision transformed the personal computer, music, … Continue reading →

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MARCH 6, 2018

The most successful companies have motivated leaders that inspire motivation at all levels of the organization. They are motivated for a real purpose, not just for money or other short-term rewards. Is it possible to create an environment where great … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Most who rise to the upper echelons of a company get there because of their attention to detail and ability to handle any situation. Customers site excellent customer service as a reason for remaining loyal to a brand or company year after year. Guest post by Ken Myers. Empowerment is an important skill to learn as a leader.

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

“The most successful companies and businesses understand that their greatest asset is their people. When businesses take care of their people the businesses and their people thrive. When they don’t take careof this incredibly valuable resource, they lose it.

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MAY 7, 2019

Every product is unique, and every company does things differently. It’s difficult (if not impossible) to quantify what it takes to develop a productive and successful product team. From a distance it may seem that there’s no process or methodology … Continue reading →

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JUNE 22, 2013

Some companies have a formal process to prepare a case against a high-stakes proposal. What major decision did Andy Grove, president of Intel, make in 1985 that was a huge turning point for the company? The CEO of Quaker (the oats company) made a major decision in 1983 that cost his company more than $1.5

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JULY 25, 2016

Companies that once had deep hierarchies are flattening their corporate management. CEOs, executives and other company leaders have so much on their plates these days they often don’t have time to get the best answers on … Continue reading → Organizations are becoming flatter.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). They get the most up-to-date, critical information from customers of any group in the company. Sales: Without a solid sales team the company will not succeed.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. This seems straight forward, and yet in my experience company leaders too often lose track of this important goal. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities.

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MAY 25, 2013

Channels ambition into the company, not to self; sets up successor for even more greatness in the next generation. Sets the standard of building an enduring great company; will settle for nothing less. This inspires me and should give all of hope that we can lead teams and products and companies to success. —.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

Amazon, Intuit, Airbnb, Disney, FedEx and Uber…what do these companies have in common? They know their customers. They don’t just know about their customers, they know why their customers ‘hire’ them and their products to do specific jobs. All of … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Big or small, every company has beliefs and values that drive its core philosophy. Whether you recognize it or not, the organization you work in has a culture. Top leaders understand the importance of culture and work to ensure their … Continue reading →

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AUGUST 17, 2013

Most technology companies are comprised of people and teams that discover, define, design, develop and deliver products to the market. The role of product manager has become increasingly important to the success of the products and the companies; it has become increasingly strategic.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The money and effort they spend pays big dividends as the company progresses and matures. The companies that excel at hiring the right people seem to take this one step further: at all levels the leaders hire people whom they can groom as their replacements. The importance of focusing on your replacement cannot be overstated.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Through strategic leadership, a leader can guide a group or company through transitions, suggest creative yet practical ideas, see the big picture, and build relationships with other teams and organizations. Starting with just 10 staff, he built the company into over 5000 staff in just 12 years, serving various high profile clients.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

It’s one of the most successful new startup companies and it sells items that most people couldn’t give two hoots about. If they’re not excited, they can’t sell your company. If they can’t sell your company, you’re going to be out of business in short-order. The secret is in the marketing.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The most successful companies have motivated leaders, and those leaders inspire motivation at all levels of the organization. Is it possible to create an environment where great work happens and everyone is motivated? There are organizations that advocate hiring the … Continue reading →

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JULY 25, 2016

Companies that once had deep hierarchies are flattening their corporate management. CEOs, executives and other company leaders have so much on their plates these days they often don’t have time to get the best answers on … Continue reading → Organizations are becoming flatter.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Many product managers have begun their tenure with an up-and-coming company by hearing the phrase, “We want you to be the CEO of the product.” While many have argued the validity of this statement, it is something that every product … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As product managers you have a significant responsibility for the success of your company. Be the voice of the customer to your company. Have their backs” with the rest of the company (i.e. It’s easy to get bogged down in the countless tasks that are thrown your way every day. Know what works. Earn their trust.

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MARCH 13, 2014

How do leaders create sustained growth and make an obvious improvement to the bottom line of their company? Is it really possible for one (or a few) people to make a major difference in the results of a big organization? … Continue reading → Leadership Trust customer satisfaction influence responsibility'

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JULY 24, 2017

The entrepreneurs bring a different flavour to the companies in terms of expediting different values such as innovation, quality, trust, Ethics, Morals, Code of conduct,, adaptability to … Continue reading → Guest post by Harrish Sairaman Entrepreneurship is an important, integral part of modern corporate world.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

If you’re a board member, do you incentivize your executives to make a long-term contribution for the company or to keep the shareholders happy this quarter? If these questions cause you any discomfort, your priorities might be out-of-line with your core values.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The seeds for this idea were planted back in 1997 when I read the Fast Company article “ The Brand Called You &# by Tom Peters. In this article Peters described how the focus of business had long been on the big brands and the “behemoth companies&# that spent millions building brand awareness.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012

If you are growing your company, or are thinking about starting a company — in any industry — you need to understand your market; you need product management. If you desire to improve your company’s success, you need product management. To succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy, you need to understand your market.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The same notion that being authoritative puts you out as unfair and disconnected from the company culture is hogwash as well. The sooner you accommodate, or at least entertain, employee views of their standing within the workplace, the more likely you’ll end up cultivating a company culture almost everyone can appreciate.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012

As you do that you will automatically make yourself more valuable to your company, and they will have no choice but to promote you or find something more challenging for you to do. The role lends itself to working with many people in different parts of the company and with customers and others external to the organization.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Guest post by Jon Spivey The best employees help your company to thrive and achieve its greatest potential. So to reach your potential, you must put effort into finding and choosing the best employees for your company.

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JANUARY 24, 2015

Employee engagement means much more than employee happiness, and an engaged employee can have such a positive effect on the bottom-line of a company. Conversely, employees who are not engaged have a detrimental effect on a company. There seems to … Continue reading → Team Building engaged employees work engagement'

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JANUARY 12, 2013

Regardless of your role in any organization (company, family, church, etc.), Holding grudges and acting out of pride has brought down many companies, families and even nations. Effective communication is one of the most challenging aspects in life. Lead out in making things happen to improve your relationships. Don’t wait.

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MARCH 13, 2017

Guest post by Annabelle Smyth Many companies still hold tight to the old way of doing things. They put you in high-pressure situations and hope that you get all your work done out of fear. Fear that you will miss … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Guest post by Frank Song Many working professionals are stuck in underpaid, intellectually unstimulating jobs, and at companies with no career growth potential. Do you know anyone in this position? Does this describe your situation? In today’s competitive landscape, you … Continue reading →

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JANUARY 16, 2017

One of the more difficult tasks for a company is launching new products and initiatives. It’s easier to focus on designing and building products than getting them successfully into the market. Launching your new products and services is critical to … Continue reading →

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