by Bob | Sep 11, 2015 | Product Management, Skills
A product manager must be a big thinker. Instead of asking can we do this, be sure to ask why can’t we do this? When managing “call home” for IBM, I continued to ask why can’t we create a common cross-platform solution? We faced plenty of architectural challenges...
by Bob | Aug 2, 2014 | Leadership, Product Management, Quotes, Skills
I read many books about the first 100 days at your new position. I now reflect on my first 100 days at Symantec. I’ve put a lot of energy into building momentum, casting vision and building my network. I have had a few key successes and continue to build on my...
by Bob | Feb 7, 2014 | Product Management, Thinking
It’s amusing to hear all the reactions of the visitors to the Sochi Winter Olympics. All the fails, from hotel lobbies that are not complete, broken elevators, no hot water, door knobs falling off, brown tap water, unusual bathroom rules, or sidewalks that may not be...
by Bob | Feb 4, 2014 | Leadership, Product Management, Skills
As a long time Seattle Seahawks fan, a dream came true when they won the Super Bowl. As a student of leadership, I took some time to reflect on the leadership of Pete Carroll. Here are 6 things I learned from Pete Carroll about leadership. 1. Age is a state of mind....
by Bob | Jan 6, 2014 | Product Management, Skills
Being a product manager in todays crazy environment can be like juggling a chainsaw, a bowling ball, and a sword. It’s crazy at best. Marketing wants those new release features, engineering wants more detail on a requirement, the UX team can’t agree on a design,...
