We all know people who are feeling the impact of the economy. It’s a shame, and if we’re lucky enough to not be in the job hunting market, then, well. We’re just lucky. Nothing else to say here. But, for those who are currently looking. There are some great words of wisdom to share. Jason [...]
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Not to sound too much like the personable and well-groomed Cranky PM, but jeez, can’t a product manager get a break? It’s hard enough to do all the things you know you should be doing in your role without the constant updating of sales tools, templates and yet one more PowerPoint that says the same [...]
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I saw the story Dave Henderson wrote about the Ketchum Advertising exec who used Twitter to express personal feelings about the City of Memphis as he was on his way to visit a large client, FedEx. Henderson, and others, have been “bashing” this exec for his views while applauding FedEx employees for their response. The [...]
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David Meerman Scott wrote an interesting piece called “When lawyers get in the way of PR” In one organization I know very well, the legal beagles review every customer facing document. Not just press releases, but new product announcements, product literature, advertisements – everything… it is for our own protection. Don’t want to get into [...]
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When gathering feedback for market requirements, as a product manager we all too often simply take out our handy ever-expanding excel spreadsheet (very few of us actually use a true tools application.) We look over the list, and add another tick next to the item we just heard. The better product managers, as we all [...]
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