One of the biggest misconceptions about Product Designers is that their role is primarily (or even exclusively) in generating UI mock-ups.
Some reasons for this:
1. historically, building a set of UI mocks used to be the main function, back in waterfall…lnkd.in/ewebH5Nj
Let's get after it! Last week of 2023H1.
Even though many company fiscal year quarters don't line up with those of calendar year, there's something still thrilling in saying goodvye to the first six months of the calendar year.
Have I accomplished all t…lnkd.in/e3QpWnYD
Some events are about networking. But in most, our focus should be on merely connecting. Do you know the difference?
Connecting involves establishing an initial bond or association based on shared interests or experiences. It forms the foundation of buil…lnkd.in/eQF7m9_d
So you're telling me, none of these people are 100% remote??
"Where are all of these people going?" my son asked this morning, as we slowly made our way around I-495. "To work. They're going to work."
As society grapples with whether workers are require…lnkd.in/eBrzdhh3
Thrilled to be featured this afternoon on a webinar discussing how companies can improve digital customer experiences!
Companies that employ an "All Hands On Deck" strategy to Customer Experience have more opportunities to positively impact sales, value,…lnkd.in/eSyjiRg3
In North America, we are 8%+ more stressed than employees globally. 1 in 2 people feel stressed most of the day.
Is that not staggering to you? We work to live, not live to work. Right?
Think of the implications of this one.
As leaders, how might we he…lnkd.in/eJ784z76
What a great time we had at the ballpark! Celebrating 6 years of the global LinkedIn Local movement, our LinkedIn Local Baltimore chapter (which Melody started 5-1/2 years ago) took our game to root on the O's!
I met so many wonderful people (thanks…lnkd.in/e4G-HaYK
It's a nice mantra to recite, but do we really believe it? And how do we put the statement into practice?
Customer experience happens far before a sale takes place. It's every touch point that builds trust; enough of that and your prospects become your c…lnkd.in/erz5StCh
"The majority of the world’s employees are 'quiet quitting.'" That's one of the main headlines of the most recent edition of the State of the Global Workforce Report.
Employees are feeling stressed and stuck. And those quiet quitters know what they'd cha…lnkd.in/eGCFYyM4
Last week's #INSPIRED book club discussion was again a big hit! We talked about how to keep teams aligned, the importance of leadership, how teams must evolve as they scale, and principles to guide our product development planning.
While there were plent…lnkd.in/ev-hh_Ph
The other night, I needed to take the elevator down to the ground floor. As I entered the elevator, there was already an older gentleman inside who was manning the elevator controls.
Fortunately, he already had (L) pressed, so I made my way to the back o…lnkd.in/e-vGFApk
To all my friends who are still out of work and looking for their next challenge:
Hang in there. I know it can feel grim, like no one sees you. or that no one cares. It can lead you to ask, "What's wrong with me?" ...or question whether you've got enough…lnkd.in/esF7vAeh
"If the role of a Product Manager is easily 60 hours per week, then how can we help to reduce the workload to an acceptable 40 hour level?"
This question didn't stem from an executive team, and not from other PMs, nor from designers.
I love the motivati…lnkd.in/efxugys9
Performance reviews can trigger all sorts of emotions, based on our past experiences, our perceptions, and our level of uncertainty.
My advice to managers and direct reports is to get aligned and committed to approaching the review collectively with grow…lnkd.in/ecwAegw9
In software product development, the Design Handoff is the step where designers communicate with developers how users should experience the feature(s) to be developed.
It's a long-standing process (who remembers cutting up .psd files? 😂) that hasn't cha…lnkd.in/eeeKHp_5
What a fantastic journey that has been unfolding in the past few weeks at FullStory! As some of you may know, I've been leading a book club discussion on @cagan's inspiring work, "INSPIRED."
What started as a small initiative has evolved into a flourishi…lnkd.in/ePRa6e_k
Welcome to June! Yesterday I started a 30-day challenge of drinking 3600 oz of water within the month.. That's just shy of a gallon per day.
It may seem surprising, but staying hydrated throughout the day can do wonders for your productivity, focus, and…lnkd.in/epFeq8E3
How many of your engineers consider their work fun? Do they truly enjoy the process and find fulfillment, or are they stressed or feel underutilized?
Only a handful know this, but I worked at a large goverment contractor a few years ago (I won't divulge…lnkd.in/e2VYrPbA
Who doesn't love getting free stuff?? I'm pleased to share that the recording of my talk More Cooks in the Kitchen has posted, linked in first comment. Feel free to go check it out!
Maybe you're on a product team that's a little dysfunctional. Maybe you…lnkd.in/eFgWStwT
