New methods for managing teams and increasing results Organizations and team leaders are looking towards social business to provide better methods for managing teams. In a recent blog post my colleague, Kim, highlighted the critical role teamwork plays in product … Continue Reading
Requirements gathering and beyond
Requirements gathering the right way “Good product managers do not just gather requirements — they understand unmet needs, existing problems, and opportunities for improvement…” – Jeff Lash, How to be Good Product Manager Even though the negative implications of poorly … Continue Reading
Cloud platform OneDesk featured on ZDNet
A cloud platform for collaborative product management OneDesk has been featured on ZDNet. In her article, Cloud platform supports product development activities, Heather Clancy, award-winning business and technology journalist, discusses some of the main features and business benefits of OneDesk: … Continue Reading
Agile methods and trends: A new blog series
Incorporating agile methods into product development Evidently “going agile” it is not as easy as turning a light switch on and off. With increasing responsibilities and workloads, Product Managers sometimes find it challenging to manage their product development teams while … Continue Reading
OneDesk Releases Public API (Press Release)
New public API enables integration of OneDesk with third party applications MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneDesk Inc. is pleased to announce the release of a new public Application Program Interface (API), expanding the power and reach of its all-in-one blended application for product … Continue Reading
Project Management and the Social PM
Leveraging social technologies into an agile project management environment We have seen a dramatic shift in the project management process: From task-oriented towards a more social and agile project management approach. In my recent article, The Social PM Approach, I … Continue Reading
OneDesk Webinar Fridays: Week One!
Despite the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, we have successfully kicked off our product-focused Webinar series with our first broadcast: Bringing Product People to The Table with OneDesk In 3 Easy Steps. OneDesk Webinar Fridays are designed to provide viewers … Continue Reading
Managing products: Challenges and goals
Challenges associated with managing products at every stage By now many of you have (hopefully) enjoyed some much needed time to wrap up 2011 and reflect on the year`s great, and not-so-great accomplishments. To highlight some of the issues involved … Continue Reading
Roadmapping tools: Clear product insight
Roadmapping tools enable collaborative foresight Roadmapping can be a difficult process to manage as product managers try to keep up with changing marketplace needs and efficiently develop products in shorter developmental cycles. Meeting customer needs and managing the product roadmap … Continue Reading
Email management simplified
The need for an effective email integration system Managing time effectively has always been a challenge for all of us. A recent study by telephony company Fonality and research firm Webtorials, on workplace behavior and email management techniques, found that … Continue Reading