Force multipliers
I seek out “force multipliers” to extract multiple benefits from the same work, like my very…
91: How to sharpen up your vision and strategy
You can help your company to sharpen up its vision and strategy with these straightforward questions…
90: Always have a plan B
Have you ever wondered why product managers say “it depends” quite so often? The best product…
89: What games taught me about customer onboarding
The most successful games and products share a common attribute: they help the user become more…
Should I take a product manager job in a sales-led company?
“Hi Jock, I’m currently applying for loads of product manager jobs. I’ve received an offer from…
88: Control your narrative
Years ago, someone once told me that “perception is reality” when it comes to reputation at…
Why can’t I rely on user research from other departments?
“Hi Jock, You talk about doing user research directly with users – does it matter that…
Will platforms conquer the world?
Product managers of software and hardware platforms face unique challenges that PMs of ‘regular’ products do…
As head of product, should I be a player-manager, or hire and delegate?
“Hi Jock, There’s plenty that needs doing. As head of product I could focus on the…
Thank you for 10 years of support
Just a quick post to say that Product People Limited is 10 years old today. And…
