Innovation is often described as “something different that creates value.” And while “creating value” might sound great, it’s the “something different” that we often struggle with. Humans don’t like change. We might say we do. But “different” is unknown. It’s unfamiliar. And it’s uncomfortable. It... Read More

The product manager role is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The changes we’ve seen in the role over the last decade are head-spinning. And the answer to the question, “What is a product manager?” will be completely different ten years from now (thanks to AI). Read More

In a recent blog, I detailed how to address common digital transformation challenges. For this blog, I’d like to get a bit more granular and discuss the three steps organizations should implement as part of a digital transformation strategy to start their journey: assess digital debt, define a... Read More

It’s amazing what can happen quickly with the right leader at the helm. And as Sopheon and Wellspring become one company, it seems fitting to acknowledge the accomplishments of Greg Coticchia. Read More

Today, it is my pleasure to share that the acquisition of Sopheon by Wellspring is complete. Briefly here, I’d like to elaborate on why we think this is a great move for both companies. Read More

So you’ve done your market research, you’ve developed your genius new product and you’ve just launched it for all the world to experience. Read More

Regardless of industry, digital transformation projects are a top priority today. According to IDC, global digital transformation spending will grow to an estimated $3.4 trillion by 2026. Digital transformations are necessary, but they’re also painful. And they fail at a rate of about 70%,... Read More

AI is ushering in one of the most exciting periods ever in the innovation sector. In fact, you could argue that we’re seeing an unprecedented revolution related to AI in new product development. Product managers are using the technology to understand their customers better, create the most robust... Read More

So you’ve got a great product idea and you want to transform that into a tangible, profitable reality. Welcome to the “in-development” stage of the product lifecycle. This stage is all about researching your market and user needs, testing and validating your idea with live audiences and crafting a... Read More

On an episode of the Innovation Talks podcast, I had an insightful conversation with product leader coach Tami Reiss. Among other things, Tami helps guide product people through career decisions and explore the various opportunities in the product sector. Read More