LaunchDarkly

APRIL 12, 2019

Releasing more, faster is risky, and can transfer undue burden from development to operations and even business teams within an organization. In response to these pressures, many software development teams have adopted new methodologies and tools to help them accomplish this gracefully.

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CIO

APRIL 23, 2024

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications are becoming valuable in larger organizations looking for efficient project delivery, reduced time-to-market, and ways to provide better stakeholder value. How to align massive organizations around clear, common objectives. What is SAFe certification?

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 28, 2012

Managers and executives, who are trying to improve the performance of their teams, are actively helping to improve the overall performance of their organization. Wondering what you can do to boost your team’s engagement and output? Keep in mind these key elements of performance management: Image Source: Guillermo Camargo.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 22, 2014

People in countries, organizations and companies tend to behave in similar ways. The culture of a company can have a major effect on the value—in terms of products and services—that a company provides to its customers. The Product Management Perspective: The products your company sells influence the company culture.

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Existek

MARCH 28, 2023

Functional teams are composed of individuals with similar skills and job roles, while cross-functional ones bring together individuals from different functional areas to work on a specific project or goal. Both team types have their advantages and challenges, and organizations may use a combination of both to achieve their objectives.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 15, 2013

The Product Management Perspective: Many of the strategies described here are key to successful product management. Product managers need to educate others (especially sales) about their products. They need to listen to the market and learn what makes potential buyers want to buy their products.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The original idea for starting Lead on Purpose was a recognition that product managers have the need to lead (inspire, motivate, guide) people who do not report them. Their success depends, to a large extent, on people in other parts of the organization. Much has been written about where product management should report.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 22, 2013

Spark constructive disagreement within your organization. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers make decisions constantly. This is a must-read for all product managers and product marketing managers. If you read only one book this year, make sure it’s Decisive! —.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. One the most effective ways to create value for your company is to become an expert at market sensing. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

This will help create a customer-driven organization and will help build longevity between your company and your client’s business. – The Product Management Perspective: The ten actions above are important for successful product leadership. Build relationships of trust. Focus on the client.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

They work together to build trust. — The Product Management Perspective: Trust is vital to successful product management. Product managers create value for their co-workers on other teams (e.g. Product managers create value for their co-workers on other teams (e.g.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Trust is the most important characteristic a product manager can possess. To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. Trust is key to understanding your customers and your market.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

During difficult times, management too often forgets that their people are their greatest asset. Broader Skills: Skilled people are driven to learn more about other parts of the organization. However, perceptive leaders understand that providing opportunities for their employees to grow will ultimately help their organization prosper.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

They imply authority (or lack thereof) within an organization. “Manager&# is an interesting title. The “manager&# is the person who makes sure people follow the processes (good or bad) that have been put in place. The “manager&# is the person everyone quips about. Become the owner of your products.?

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

The first section of the book focuses on finding executives who “fit&# the organization. You will gain ideas and insights into finding the right leader for your organization and preparing for the complexities of succession planning. Whether you’re a CEO or an intern, you have the opportunity to lead.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

What are you doing to build effective relationships? —. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers depend on others in engineering, marketing, sales, etc. This dependence makes building relationships essential. for their success.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

This powerful statement comes from Tommy Spaulding in his new book It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships. Product managers rely heavily on other people — engineers, sales people, support, etc.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In the spirit of thanking these friends and introducing my audience to their web sites, here are a few links to sites you should take a look at: Leadership Digital : An aggregator of the best content on leadership and management. This site shares frequent updates on improving leadership throughout organizations.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 24, 2009

What can you — the leader — do to help people in your organization understand their roles and execute effectively? Bob shared the following wisdom gained through this activity: “Every person in your organization is important to its success. Clearly understanding your role will help everyone.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

What are you doing to provide value to your organization? These questions should coarse the minds of all leaders, especially during difficult times. — The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 14, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: What can you say when your boss walks in and throws a new book on your desk? Shirky’s book is an excellent read for product managers. The book helped me understand more clearly how the Internet has changed the way we interact and get information.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 10, 2013

Be sure to set goals that feed into larger goals for the team or organization. The timing aspect of a goal gives the employee and manager a window for evaluating progress toward the goal. studies marketing and supply chain management at the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, IN. Danielle M.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 21, 2009

Every positive outcome that transpires in any organization is a result of efforts of the people therein. Technology and automation certainly improve the work people do; however, no tools or equipment will ever replace the people in a successful organization.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

This same philosophy also applies to companies and organizations. Leaders who understand the markets they sell to and take advantage of new opportunities will receive the same rewards Dr. Dyer expresses for individuals. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve lost them forever.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 10, 2009

With the right ‘business operations’ in place, your company will achieve success: People: In any company or organization, the real assets are the people. To the extent you create great products, that people want to buy, you will achieve success. Creating compelling products comes back to the people.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 16, 2009

Art recently wrote two powerful and popular posts about the “villains, thugs and hoodlums masquerading as leaders&# and why they seem to prosper in some organizations. Take a few minutes to read Why Do Evil Leaders Flourish Inside Some Organizations? Be sure to read the comments on both posts as well.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Prior to assuming CEO responsibilities for US Cellular in 1999 Jack had created a “virtual organization&# where he and other executives provided leadership to the company; he empowered their employees to make decisions and run the business.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

He spoke about the director who organized the trip and what a great job he did in leading the people who went with him. Brafman and Beckstrom’s Starfish and the Spider does a great job making the argument for leaderless organizations. Michael Reply davidburkus , on February 9, 2010 at 12:59 pm said: Maybe, maybe not.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2009

Product camps are a great place for product management professionals and leaders to step away from the day-to-day and engage in a day of learning and networking. Mike; “What are Product Camps and why should I attend?” You should attend a Product Camp to network, share ideas and learn from other professionals.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Following are a few reviews that stand out and provide significant food for thought: “Trust reduces transaction costs; it reduces the need for litigation and speeds commerce; it actually lubricates organizations and societies. — The Product Management Perspective: Trust is vital for product managers.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life , authors Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan discuss laws that govern individual, group and organizational behavior.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 20, 2009

Change is a constant part of growing, whether it be personal growth or growing an organization. Today’s link comes from Mark Sanborn. In his post The Realities of Change , Mark presents ten truths to help you progress in your career. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 15, 2009

Today’s link comes from Dan McCarthy who writes the Great Leadership blog : Most people tend to zero in on how their manager and their employees rate them. According to Dan, you should pay more attention on how your peers (at your level in the organization) regard you. Take a few minutes and read Would Your Peers Vote for You?

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 8, 2009

According to Rodney Johnson , author of Without Warning: Breakthrough strategies for solving the silent problems taking aim at your organization , silent problems are one of the greatest challenges facing every organization, every business, and even public institutions.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 8, 2009

They manage their fears in the face of threats. One of the keys to success is in understanding the value you bring to your organization and taking steps to increase it over time. Believe in yourself: As your skills increase, you gain more experience, you begin to understand your significance to your organization.

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