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Focus - Concentrate on one thing at a time.

Your Voice of Encouragement

But you’ll actually get more done if you concentrate on one thing at a time. In this video I explain why focusing your attention is more productive than trying to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. I'm convinced that the freedom to focus on one task at a time is better for both us and for our customers.

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Aron Vellekoop Len/Getty Images. Core Competencies.

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Are You a Rebel or a Leader?

Harvard Business Review

We were in a meeting to review the roadmap for the company's new product. I wanted to accept the consensus as a sign that the company had rounded the corner on its 3-year slog to be more relevant in their market. Maybe the company was (ahem) finally going to make products that were competitive. Some long seconds passed.

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