QAspire

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Seth Godin’s Blog. Seth Godin needs no introduction – he is the most amazing thinker, doer, initiator, instigator and change agent. Meier compiled one of the best posts titled “ Lessons Learned From Seth Godin ”. Some of the best insights, blog posts and ebooks from Seth Godin, all at one place.

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Godin Management eBook Blog 114

Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. CEOs are praised for their vision. Top salespeople are rewarded with high commissions. The rewards for applied skill and hard work come quickly after the work is complete.

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 145

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Provide clear direction: One of the key directives for products managers is to provide clear direction to the engineering/development teams. A key to giving clear direction is for product managers to project their confidence and full support to the work engineering is doing.

Productivity 192

Productivity Products Succession Management 192

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Here are the key roles that are crucial to your success as a product manager, and why they are important: Engineering/QA: The relationship with the engineering/development team is paramount for product managers. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: The ideas for this post came from a question posed to me about how an engineer can become a product manager. Following these three things will help you progress from your work as an engineer (or support or SE or any other job) to becoming a successful product manager.

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Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 150

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers rely heavily on other people — engineers, sales people, support, etc. . – The Product Management Perspective: Building effective relationships is absolutely crucial for success in product management. — to ship successful products. PMs that focus on building strong relationships experience more success.

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Review Books ROI Loyalty 157

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 25, 2009

Teenagers and cars: When parents buy their teenager a brand new car for his 16th birthday, he’s no doubt happy to have the car, but too often doesn’t take good care of it and crashes it or burns up the engine (or does something else to ruin it).

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