Accessibility

The World Health Organization estimates that 15% of the world population is disabled. After the initial shock about that statistic sets in (that is a lot more than I expected), you may ask why I'm writing about it. People with disabilities are on the web every day, trying to use your product, just like their non-disabled … Continue reading Accessibility →

Create a Real MVP

I hate weasel words. So many words get bastardized and misrepresented, especially in business, but it happens in politics, science, and other fields too. They become trendy. They become buzzwords. Companies feel they need to use these words or else they look like dummies. Guess what, most of the time when you use the terms … Continue reading Create a Real MVP →

The Line of Chaos

The "Line of Chaos" is a concept that good product managers will not just understand, but will embrace with vigor. First, let's start with what it is. It is an imaginary line that serves to illustrate the interface between business and technology. Why does that interface matter? It matters because business people and engineers are … Continue reading The Line of Chaos →

Product Owner Skills

We are now about five months into our transition to Scrum. Embarking on the experience as a Product Owner has been awesome. I recently came across a useful graphic that outlines the skills (and there are many) that make a good product owner. This is a good summary. I would add Authority to the chart (but … Continue reading Product Owner Skills →

Needs, Features and Benefits – Uber

Uber is a new-ish app that has consumers falling in love with it and regulators hating it to the core. As a basic primer, Uber is a mobile app that allows a consumer to hail a hired car (towncar, SUV, or taxi) on-demand in a matter of minutes. Not only that, but it allows the … Continue reading Needs, Features and Benefits – Uber →