The product manager plays a crucial role in the development and success of a product. They are responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for your product, and ensuring that your team is aligned and working towards that vision. responsibilities The role of a product manager can vary widely depending on the size and … Continue reading The role of a Product Manager – Gluing and guiding the company
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Smart Activity Monitors… Still Aren’t That Smart
Makers of activity monitors are expected to ship 368M units worldwide this year. There's a high probability that you or someone you know has purchased one in the past. Personally, I have either purchased or long-term tested at least a handful. First there was the Nike FuelBand. Then it was a Jawbone. Sprinkle in FitBit, … Continue reading Smart Activity Monitors… Still Aren’t That Smart
Units vs. Revenue – Apple Airpods
apple.com Bloomberg is citing research from Counterpoint Research that Apple's AirPods stronghold on the True Wireless (TWS) headphone market is slipping. True Wireless describes headphones with no connection between the left and right side, or to a device such as a phone or laptop. With an expected 89 million AirPods to be sold this year, … Continue reading Units vs. Revenue – Apple Airpods
One Brand, Two Systems
Photo from Macrumors.com Two stories in the news this week are showing how China's stranglehold on the global supply chain is loosening at a rapid pace. First was Luxshare, who is purchasing two factories that produce iPhones, will be the first Chinese-owned company to do so. Next was Foxconn announcing that China's 'Days as the … Continue reading One Brand, Two Systems
Streaming Services – Subscription + Purchases
Disney gave us a lot to unpack during their earnings call yesterday. Disney+ was popping bottles of champagne with ~60M paid subscribers. More importantly, in my humble opinion, was the announcement thatMulan will be going straight to consumers for a purchase price of $30. Let's ignore the old straight-to-VHS or -DVD negative connotations for a … Continue reading Streaming Services – Subscription + Purchases
Onboarding During a Pandemic
Suggestions for a smooth on-boarding process during these crazy times: 1. Have a disaster plan in place, or at least plan for key people being on vacation or out of office (hiring manager, IT, etc). 2. All on-boarding documents should be in a central digital location that is easily accessible and not cluttered in a … Continue reading Onboarding During a Pandemic
How to Influence Coworkers
A question that comes up often is how to influence coworkers. It starts with communication, and that begins with speaking the same language. Who are you talking to? What are their daily duties? What is driving their decisions? Are you able to carry a conversation about their subject matter in their specific lingo? If not, … Continue reading How to Influence Coworkers