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APRIL 12, 2023

But one of the most well-known, most common, and most frustrating has to do with the big management consultancies. Especially since most people that have worked with these consultancies know that it’s not because their people are clueless.

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280 Group

MARCH 21, 2017

Every few months or so, we will bring you a new interview with a featured 280 Group Consultant/Trainer who discusses a number of Product Management issues. “Too few product managers actually get out in front of customers and discuss their needs, yet this process can lead to market and financial success.”

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280 Group

APRIL 18, 2018

Our third featured interview in this series is with Ken Feehan, who talks about how he broke into Product Management, what the most rewarding part of being a consultant is and how Product Managers can be more strategic. The post Featured Product Management Consultant: Ken Feehan appeared first on 280 Group Product Management.

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280 Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

For our next installment of the Women in Product Management Series I interviewed Jennifer Lyons, a Product Management Executive who has focused the last twelve years of her career in healthcare. To read the entire series on Women in Product Management make sure to sign up for our newsletter. Jennifer started her career.[continue

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 6, 2021

However, both the need and the sheer number of developers and technology consultants have made the challenge of sourcing reputable, professional, and capable software engineers even more difficult. That said, the task becomes easier once you know where and how you ought to hire an engineering consultant. Let’s dive right in.

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280 Group

JUNE 22, 2023

While product management has been around a long time, it’s only in more recent years that the role has become more popular. More and more the business world is embracing the value of product managers, and yet the role still often goes misunderstood. What is Product Management? What is a Product Manager?

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280 Group

MAY 9, 2017

Every few months or so, we will bring you a new interview with a featured 280 Group Consultant/Trainer who discusses a number of Product Management issues. The post Featured Product Management Consultant: Greg Cohen appeared first on 280 Group Product Management. continue reading].

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280 Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

6 Product Management Nightmares Just when you thought your strategy was safe — your product vision clearly defined and your roadmap carefully scheduled and planned — we introduce the new and disturbing PRODUCT NIGHTMARES, coming to you in the form of 50s and 60s B-horror flicks.

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280 Group

DECEMBER 13, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than with a holiday spin in the world of product management! The Product Manager shares insights with all their might. A festive rapport, with clients delighting, in the season of giving and product managing. Happy holidays, product managers!

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 24, 2023

I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with Tom Cagley: SPaMCAST 764 – Successful Independent Consulting, A Conversation with Johanna Rothman. The post Successful Independent Consulting Conversation with Tom Cagley appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Do consider adding it to your podcast feed.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 19, 2023

And yet a third unsolicited offer to make my consulting business much more successful by allowing AI to write content for me. (Me!!) Worse, I'm pretty sure there's only one thing that the people behind these offers have in common: they succeed at separating would-be consultants or business people from their hard-earned money.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants. All of us consultants can do the same. And I argue, those of us who are successful consultants—that's the point of our IP. How Political Capital and IP Work for Consultants Political capital works in many ways.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 26, 2023

I am thrilled to announce a book birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter. Here's the story of the consulting book. In the mid-2000s… I started my consulting business back in 1994. So several people asked me how I had become a successful consultant. See Manage It!

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ProductBoard

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When you get right down to it, these are the four core skills that management consultants and product managers have in common. Analyse, over-communicate, strategize and collaborate.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 15, 2021

4 Tips to help you Excel as a Product Consultant or Product Coach Continue reading on Product Coalition ».

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280 Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

In this blog, I’ll share insights and strategies gathered from the product management ecosystem to help you harness the power of 2024 and soar to new heights. Product Managers – Master the Language of Business Beyond the basics of discovery, UX design, and iterative delivery, understanding financial indicators is imperative.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 10, 2023

See Successful Independent Consulting with Johanna Rothman. The post Fun Conversation with Dave Prior About Successful Independent Consulting appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Dave Prior interviewed me for his podcast, the Drunken PM. Or watch it on YouTube. Or hear it on DrunkenPM Radio.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 30, 2023

When consultants ask these questions, the consultants assume they are showing their unique value. They're showing how they only offer commodity, and too often, inadequate, consulting. Worse, these consultants give all consultants a bad name. I explain how in Successful Independent Consulting.)

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

See Project Lifecycle Workshop: How to Manage Project Risks to Release Successful Products.) I said this in the Successful Indepentent Consulting book : People die of exposure—both hot and cold. Yet, I suspect some new consultants will take them up on their offer. This is one of an intermittent series of consulting tips.

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280 Group

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For our next installment of the Women in Product Management Series I interviewed Heather Weeks, Vice President of Product Management at Marathon Health. To read the entire series on Women in Product Management make sure to sign up for our newsletter. How did you get into Product Management? . It’s never static.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 31, 2023

I had a terrific time speaking with Jeff and Chad on the Agile Wire: Successful Independent Consulting with Johanna Rothman. The post Deep Dive into Successful Independent Consulting with the Agile Wire appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. That's the video link.)

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280 Group

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For our next installment of our Women in Product Management Series, I interviewed Pinar Alpay , Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Signicat. Product Managers are the CEO of their products, so they have to be strategic and operational, as well. My first job was as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company.

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280 Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of product management, the quest to become a proficient coach and consultant knows no bounds. As product managers, our reach extends beyond borders and cultures, and it is crucial to understand and adapt to unique perspectives of those we teach and advise. What did you have for breakfast today?

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 15, 2023

That's exactly the opposite of how a consultant needs to initiate a warm connection. (Or With consistent content marketing, the consultant invests their time in writing and speaking about specific topics. That time pays off, especially if the consultant decides to offer workshops, write books, or otherwise create longer-form content.

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 29, 2018

But making the transition from consultant engineer to a product engineer was a revelation – I realized that working as an engineer in client services and working as a product engineer are essentially two completely different jobs, bridged only by the common use of technology. Being a Consultant Engineer. The Fast-Cheap-Good triangle.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2023

One of the themes that runs through the Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit is: “Invite people to your newsletter.” Social Media Might Help with Discoverability Several of my consulting colleagues spend enough time on social media that they get great engagement. ” Why?

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280 Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of product management, staying ahead means constantly honing your skills and understanding the landscape around you. Our Global Product Management Skills survey, now in its third edition, is a resource for product professionals seeking to gauge their expertise against global standards.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 15, 2023

The post Get the May 2023 Write Stuff Bundle (with Successful Independent Consulting) appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. Improve how you write and market your writing. Buy the May 2023 Write Stuff bundle now.

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Modus Create

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The world of consulting is often associated with truckloads of jargon. Today, let’s simplify one such concept – digital transformation consulting. What Is Digital Transformation Consulting? What Is Digital Transformation Consulting? What Are the Four Areas of Digital Transformation Consulting?

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I delivered a Modern Management Made Easy talk and ranted about 100% utilization. One of the questions in the chat was: “Don't consultants want 100% utilization? ” Here's how consultants create utilization-based billing: By the hour. If consultants do that, they soon find they get worse and worse clients.

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