Howdy! It’s been a long year and many of you likely can’t wait to get back to the office and resume in-person meetings again. All indications however, are that we are nowhere close to returning to the offices and video meetings are here to stay. Given that video meetings are…

It’s perf reason in Google. Feedback is flowing — it is specific, actionable and follows the best practices of good feedback. I also see people struggling to accept the feedback and process it. I get it. Feedback is hard to give, and can be even harder to receive. Particularly when…

We get rewarded, and judged, based on the decisions we make. However a decision is like predicting the future, you don’t really know if it is the right decision or not, at the point when the decision is made. …

As product managers, we aspire to become masters of negotiation, persuasion and influence. This skill is particularly tested when conducting product reviews with executives. …

A common question for every professional involves career planning. What are the various career stages? What is the next stage for me? What activities should I be undertaking now, so I can set myself up for success in the next stage? I view career progression and career phasing in 3…

In this blog, I will tackle how to sustain making changes you want to, so you can make rapid progression on your career goals. My hypothesis, which I elaborate on in this writeup, is that we are all product managers. You are the product. Your organization is the customer and…

I once walked into a bookstore and stopped by the self-help section. Every book talked about how I can change myself. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a single book to change others :) On a serious note, success at work depends on our ability to work well with our stakeholders — those…

Imagine you and your spouse or partner are making dinner plans. You propose that you should go out to eat. You both have had a long week, eating out gives the convenience of relaxing without spending time on the food prep, cooking and clean up that will follow. Your partner…

What is your identity at work? Sometimes called Personal Branding, it is really about who do you want to be at work and what do you want to be known for by your colleagues. It is not about spin or shameless self promotion. You should be strategic about getting the…