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#PMChat closes out Tools Month with OneDesk Hopefully you had the chance to tune in to blogtalkradio and chat along on Twitter with us today. We wer’e really pleased with the turn out and the great questions, and as a … Read More

“Analysts report that as many as 71% of software projects that fail do so because of poor requirements management, making it the single biggest reason for project failure – bigger than bad technology, missed deadlines or change management fiascoes.” – … Read More

What is #PMChat? Originally created by Rob Prinzo and Robert Kelly, #PMChat, is a weekly project management Twitter chat that happens every Friday at 12:00 PM Eastern. It’s a great way to share insights and exchange ideas with some of … Read More

What is Requirements Management? 80% of project failures are due to poor requirements management. That’s scary, right? Different companies have different ways of defining this process. Good requirements management is essential for those who want to see better business results … Read More

The Three P’s of Product Innovation Product innovation is not simply about generating new ideas. It is a complex process, and many organizations struggle with the design and implementation of an effective innovation strategy that yields measurable results over the … Read More

Featured Crowdsourcing Example: New, Pretty Weather App by Yahoo! Reading the headlines today, I was surprised to see the words “Yahoo!” and “gorgeous new iOS weather app” in the same sentence. Throughout 2012, Yahoo! has gone through ups and downs, … Read More

Manage products: Learning From Past Mistakes If you are involved in any area of product management, you are fully aware of the need to be constantly evolving and growing with your products, implementing new techniques, and adopting more efficient processes … Read More

In the early months of 2013, buzz about a new business strategy started circulating. Word had it that companies like Renault-Nissan had discovered a “secret” groundbreaking business paradigm that enables them to generate more business. Introducing Frugal Innovation This new … Read More

Top 5 LinkedIn communities for product professionals #PMChat: This group is built and named after the popular #PMChat Twitter chat, a weekly discussion hosted by Rob Kelly, Rob Prinzo and Hala Saleh. Topics explored during these chats center around Project … Read More

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing different projects at the same time. Whether a project is simple or complex, project managers need to ensure that all projects are carefully managed because without proper tracking, some projects … Read More