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The Physics of Managing Research & Development (R&D)

The Product Coalition

We discussed various entrepreneur challenges, and he mentioned that the hardest thing he encounters daily as a co-founder and CTO is understanding the organization’s physical mechanics. Goldratt, a business consultant known for his theory of constraints, and Jeff Cox. Physics and Physical Mechanics First, let’s define physics?

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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower - Product Management

We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear. These are classic inflection points for a development team. But as you’ve grown, it’s become cumbersome and constraining.

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Who is Lenny Rachitsky: Background, Newsletter, Podcast, and More

Userpilot

Lenny is a newsletter writer, podcast host, angel investor, and product consultant. Strategies for becoming less distracted and improving focus | Nir Eyal – This episode shares tips for overcoming internal triggers, developing a high-agency mindset, and improving focus.

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Business Development vs. Product Management

The Product Guy

In a recent live stream from one of our mentors of The Product Mentor , Chris Butler, lead a conversation around “Business Development vs. Product Management”. Ladislav focuses on user centric product development, especially on brand, usability and revenue product challenges. Amanda Ralph Product Management Consultant.

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An Adult Conversation About Estimates

Speaker: Beekey Cheung, Software Consultant, Professor Beekums, LLC

Estimates are a contentious topic in software development. Most of our development teams hate providing estimates and many managers are starting to view them as unnecessary. They have value in many cases but increasingly are fraught with peril.

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When HiPPOs Use Their Power to Decide for Other People

Johanna Rothman

A technical HiPPO, such as an architect or CTO, might overrule a design or architecture. See Leadership Tip #9: See and Stop MicroManagement—Learn to Trust Instead.). The post When HiPPOs Use Their Power to Decide for Other People appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Being a HiPPO is a power play.

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Hiring a Head of Product | Rich Mironov | BoS USA Online 2020

Business of Software Conference

Rich Mironov // Mironov Consulting. If you don’t have a Head of Product you may suffer from: narrow focus on engineer/development productivity; underpowered product management teams; customer benefits misaligned with actual features; and lack of a realistic product strategy. Cross-functional leadership.