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 | Dec 21, 2013 | Product Management, Thinking
As we near the end of the year, I like to reflect on the past year and plan for the next year. I believe it is that reflection that helps me learn from last year and do better in the coming year. I like the quote from Oscar Wilde. “With age comes wisdom, but sometimes...
by Bob | Dec 12, 2013 | Product Management, Toastmasters
As a product manager, I have found Toastmasters to be a vital component of my personal growth plan. This blog post will explain why I think it’s the perfect training for a product manager. I remember when I first joined Toastmasters. I thought I just wanted to improve...
by Bob | Nov 26, 2013 | Product Management, Skills
Leadership and problem solving are the two most important skills in Product Management. First of all, I like the simple definition that management is doing things right and leadership is doing the right things. Of course in product management you need to develop...
by Bob | Nov 25, 2013 | Product Management
Today, this website is born. My name is Bob Haataia and I am a product manager. I am so addicted to product management that I desire to live and breath it everyday. Product Management will test your skills, your desire, and commitment to be the very best. What I like...
