As product managers, we all want to become better at what we do. However, sometimes we can find ourselves in a rut: we’ve solved the immediate problems, our product is doing well, and we’ve just lost that drive that we need in order to reach the next level. This is when the power of competition […]
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The art of negotiation depends on your ability to successfully communicate with the other side of the table. An important part of this communication is your ability to signal to the other side what your intentions are. Likewise, they will be signaling to you what they want to accomplish. What You’ll Find Inside: ESCALATION POWER: […]
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Every company wants to grow and become more successful. There is no magic formula to make this happen, but it is generally agreed that in order for this to happen the company cannot stand still. Instead, they always have to be trying new things and growing. What You’ll Find Inside: HOW IT LEADERS CAN GROW […]
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In order to be a success, a CIO needs to be able to find and work with partners. These partners have to be committed to the same things that the CIO is: the overall success of his or her company and IT department. What You’ll Find Inside: 7 WRONG WAYS TO OUTSOURCE YOUR IT DEPARTMENT […]
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All too often public speakers think that all that they have to work with are the words that will tumble out of their mouth during their next presentation. Whereas these words are important, a speech offers you many other ways to connect with your audience by demonstrating what you are talking about. What You’ll Find […]
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The job of a product manager is made even more difficult by the simple fact that it really does not come with any clear instructions on how to do it correctly. As product managers we are constantly searching for ways to become better. What You’ll Find Inside: 9 WAYS TO TO BECOME AN INFORMATION PRODUCT […]
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All too often we find ourselves in the position of being an IT manager with little or no training on what it takes to correctly staff a team. This is a critical skill for us to have. Ultimately, the success of an IT manager rests on how his / her team preforms. What You’ll Find […]
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What does it really mean to be a CIO? You sure won’t be writing any software any more. You won’t be stringing network cables or updating firewall parameters. What does a CIO really do? I’ve got some bad news for you: CIOs manage. What You’ll Find Inside: IT JUDGMENT CALLS: HOW TO MAKE GOOD ONES […]
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After the speech has been written, the practice has been done, all that is left is for you to actually present your speech to the audience. It goes without saying that this can be one of life’s biggest challenges! What You’ll Find Inside: * I WANT TO PRESENT JUST LIKE STEVE JOBS * TOP […]
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A new book has just been published by Dr. Jim Anderson and Blue Elephant Consulting: Product Development Lessons For Product Managers What is a product manager without a product? Nothing. That’s why it’s so very important that when a product is being developed that the product manager be involved. Now exactly how best to […]
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