Actionable Steps to Optimize and Revitalize Your Product Portfolio

Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern working with startups, global brands, and middle-market manufacturers.

The best product teams don’t follow a rigid ...

Most manufacturing leaders I talk to feel something is off, but they struggle to see the real problem. 

• They see the revenue numbers, but sales are flat
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In most small to mid-sized manufacturers, the product manager doesn’t exist.

Instead, the work gets split:

• Sales brings market feedback.
• Engineering h
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Manufacturers thrive on efficiency, but when it comes to bringing the right products to market, many rely on gut instinct, engineering-driven decisions, or...

When product managers present to executives, the stakes are high. The goal? Secure buy-in for your product vision, strategy, or critical decisions. But suc...

Early in my career as an industrial designer, I believed that great design was the key to success. If a product was well-designed, if it looked good, funct...

When I talk with manufacturers, one topic comes up over and over: the frustration of seeing great ideas not translate into great products. It’s not always ...

Effective communication is the backbone of any successful team, especially in product management. As product leaders, we must foster an environment where c...

 
Product management can be a rewarding career move–but how do you make the shift? You may have a background in design, marketing, sales or engineering–all ...