The Iteration Imperative: Why digital products should be created iteratively Roger on 21/06/2020 Back when people first started building complex software, the natural approach was to do this in a planned methodical way that resembles physical engineering. You make a detailed plan, validate the plan in theory, build it, test it in practice, and then deliver the final product to the customer.
Product Management – Start Here Roger on 21/06/2020 There has never been more interest in becoming a product manager. There has also never been so many strong and helpful voices that can help these aspiring product managers (at the end of this article I’ll share several of my favorites). – Marty Cagan
Why Figma Wins Roger on 21/06/2020 “Companies are a sequencing of loops. While it’s possible to stumble into an initial core loop that works, the companies that are successful in the long term are the ones that can repeatedly find the next loop. However, this evolution is poorly understood relative to its existential impact on a company’s trajectory. Figma is a prime example of sequencing loops.” – Kevin Kwok
It’s Not Just Standing Up: Patterns for Daily Standup Meetings Roger on 21/06/2020 Daily stand-up meetings have become a common ritual of many teams, especially in Agile software development. However, there are many subtle details that distinguish effective stand-ups and a waste of time. – Jason Yip
Let’s Talk About Strategy (extended workshop): what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well Roger on 21/06/2020 Let’s Talk About Strategy (extended workshop): what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well
Charlie Munger’s System Of Mental Models: How To Think Your Way To Success Roger on 20/06/2020 The phrase ‘Latticework of Mental Models’ comes from Berkshire-Hathaway’s Charles Munger, who is a person that has spent most of his life working out ways to, for lack of a better term, think better.
Service design for charities by SVCO Roger on 20/06/2020 Good service design ensures people are supported and empowered to actively participate in the definition, design and delivery of the services they access. New approaches use simple techniques and processes to involve beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and partners in more effective ways.
Models for The Catalyst — Part 2 Roger on 20/06/2020 Understand the system; innovate in small but radical steps; be diverse and flexible; co-create; engage and support change agents, facilitate social and institutional learning. Transferable lessons from a deep dive into Transition Design
Psychological Safety: How Pioneers Create Engaged Workforces Roger on 20/06/2020 Imagine working in a team where it’s safe to take risks—in a team where mistakes are not held against you. Imagine working with colleagues who can raise tough problems and issues with people who accept others as being different, who feel safe to ask others for help, and who value you and your unique talents.