
Beyond Concern
by Frank OelschlagerWe’ve all heard about the Spheres of Concern, Influence, and Control concept. But for those that haven’t considered this idea before, these are meant to inform us as to what we can change or act on, what we have a voice in, and what we care about. These rings will contain a unique set of […]

Product Owner Nightmares: The Unknown Unknowns
by Bill LenoirAs a product owner, what keeps me up at night is the thought that there are unknown problems lying in wait, ready to spring their trap when I least expect it. I talk to stakeholders to clearly define the problem, ensure consensus on priorities, and focus the team on effectively spending our time and resources. […]

Discipline is not what you think
by Frank OelschlagerWhen we see a successful person, what traits come to mind? Often they are perceived as natural talents or even lucky, but the inconvenient truth is that these folks use discipline to make progress when motivation has flagged or circumstances get challenging. So, what is discipline anyway? It appears to mean different things to different […]

When Do You Have Enough Requirements?
by Bill LenoirAs a product manager, balancing the priorities of product features with their level of detail is key to shipping the best product as quickly as possible. Understanding the context that the business operates in gets you to the right product feature priorities. Translating those features into technical requirements that faithfully represent the needs of the […]