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When going fast is not the same as going somewhere

The Product Coalition

Three and a half centuries later companies have changed; self-organized, autonomous, agile teams are on the rise helping companies to leverage opportunities in fast-paced, complex markets. A view into Ikea’s integrated activity system. The creation of a sustainable competitive advantage becomes the focus.

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The Work of a Strategist

The Product Coalition

A real breakthrough only happens when there is a focus on the critical issue at hand and when you concentrate resources and your talent pool to maximize your unique leverage in the market. The question remains whether you are in a market that requires you to tightly integrate your strategic design.

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The Accidental Product Manager: From Cars To Games To Google

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

We talk to Sai Boddupalli , an Exponent alumnus, on his journey being a product manager across various, distinct industries spanning automotive, e-commerce, gaming, and payments. When I interned at Ford in 2013 the automotive industry was on the rebound and in-car infotainment experiences were the next big thing.