Tag: ProductManagement
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Staying Grounded as a Product Manager: Avoiding the Moron or Maniac Trap
I recently heard an analogy on a podcast that really struck a chord with me: “Most people think those driving slower than them are morons, and anyone driving faster than them is a maniac.” This simple observation holds a powerful lesson for Product Managers and Investors alike. We’re constantly navigating a landscape filled with differing…
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Tesla’s Air Quality Index (AQI) Feature: A Breath of Fresh Air
One of the nifty little feature I’ve been enjoying on my Tesla lately is the recent addition of the AQI right on the central dashboard. For the uninitiated, Air Quality Index (AQI) measures air quality, ranging from 0 to over 400, with 0-50 being the “good” range where air pollution poses little to no risk….
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The Curious Case of AB 1276 and How the Usual Suspects – DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub – Fare
Last week, I received a mail from the City of San Jose explaining California Assembly Bill (AB) 1276. While California often gets flak for being overly liberal and protective of the environment, this policy genuinely stood out to me as an example of smart regulation. AB 1276 requires all retail food facilities and food delivery…
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The Power of Small UX Tweaks: YouTube’s Smart Subtitles Positioning
This weekend, I finally got around to catching up on some classic movies I hadn’t had time to watch yet. I settled on The Departed, and in hindsight, it couldn’t have been a better pick. Aside from Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio’s phenomenal acting, one surprising detail stood out for me—subtitle positioning! Yes, you read…
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Aligned: Tips to Tame the Stakeholder Zoo for Product Managers
Alignment is one of the most difficult tasks Product Managers battle with day in and day out. Different stakeholders, different perspectives, different motives. The analogy that best resonated with me is of the Stakeholder Zoo in Product Management. For the uninitiated, here’s a quick safari on the dangerous animals of product management: HIPPOS: Highest Paid…