Phillip Starke
Read less, trust yourself more
Most people don’t read enough. However, there are also some who read too much. For these folks all the reading can counterintuitively lead to decreasing confidence and to analysis paralysis.
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The two project management essentials: identifying dependencies and the critical path
Every delayed launch I have witnessed had the same root cause: someone missed a dependency or started an activity too late, not realizing it was on the critical path. While there are many important skills and tools in project management…
A better way to change: how small teams drive big transformations
Companies pour millions into transformation projects, only to end up with a frustrated workforce and no change. Starting small is better.
How we used quarterly planning to align and protect teams
Quarterly planning should not be necessary, but it often is. Here is the four step process we used and three things that make it work.
Agile scaling frameworks – why do they exist and which ones are there?
Bashing agile scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or NEXUS seems to be all the rage right now. It’s easy to do so. They often seem convoluted and opposed to the original agile spirit. I am also not their biggest fan. But I can acknowledge that there are reasons why they exist. In my mind the discussions around agile scaling frameworks are not nuanced enough and ignore the realities often present in companies applying them.
Empowered by Marty Cagan: four insights from a great book
I recommend Empowered by Marty Cagan to anyone asking for advice on becoming a better product leader. It offers tons of actionable insights.
A three leveled approach to being a product owner
Many do not fulfill the potential of the Product Owner Role. Thinking about the role in three levels of being a product owner can help create a path for growth.
Battling goal overload: achieving clarity and focus with Kanban
Lack of organizational focus is the reason most companies don't fulfill their potential. Kanban and other tactics can help you still thrive.
Antifragile: embracing discomfort – 3 takeaways from a thought provoking book
Antifragile by Nassim Taleb is thought provoking and forces you to look at things from a different angle. I share the main concepts and my personal takeaways.
Unmasking a silent threat: how hiding insecurity kills productivity
Trying to hide one's insecurity is one of the main causes of waste in product development that no one is aware of. The solution: transparency.