Pluralsight is looking to change the way the world learns, and they are using data and human-centered design to do it. That may sound like a big goal, because it is, but I wouldn’t count them out. James Aylward is the…The post Data-Driven Design with James Aylward of Pluralsight appeared first on Fresh Tilled Soil.
Who should talk to users? The answer is EVERYONE should talk to users. That means designers, product managers, sales, marketing, and yes, engineers. Without user research, how will you know you are building products that people will want? But on small, cross-functional…The post Better, Faster User Research Using AI an... more
Did you know that the $700M GPS sports watch business was started by a fifth grader who created a lawnmower out of a coffee can, a fan, and a crutch? Well, sort of. Claudette Stevenson was on the forefront of the GPS-enabled…The post An Interview with GPS Sports Watch Pioneer Claudette Stevenson appeared first on Fres... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspires... more
There’s reason for optimism when it comes to diversity in product roles – specifically, the percentage of women product managers has grown year-over-year. Though they are still a minority in product, particularly when it comes to leadership roles. This means fewer women influencing product development or business str... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspir... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Ben Ho, Senior Engineering Manager, M... more
The statistics for minorities in technology and entrepreneurship are underwhelming to put it mildly.9.2% of tech industry employees are Latinx and African Americans0.2% of venture funding goes to black females20% of firms with paid employees are owned by minoritiesThe average net worth of blacks in Boston is $8... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspires... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Emera Trujillo, Senior Product Manage... more
Our guest this week is Mike Brown, Head of Product at GenePeeks. Mike has the unique distinction of being named our very first Product Hero. And he’s also the first one to return as a guest on our podcast – something that we hope to do with many of our past product heroes.The mission of biotechnology company GenePeek... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspir... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Stephanie Tanner, Principal Product... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspir... more
“Innovate or die.” It’s one of many famous quotes attributed to management guru Peter Drucker. 3M, Apple, and many others serve as examples of innovation rescuing companies from the brink of extinction. But innovation shouldn’t just be a lifeline to a failing venture. It should be part of a company’s DNA that inspires... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Thor Ernstsson, CEO of Alpha, the sim... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Daniel Elizalde, Founder at TechProdu... more
A little over a month ago, we were invited to participate in General Assembly’s Inside the Minds of Brilliant Designers series. The idea of the series is to provide practical tips and insights from expert designers on how they’re solving problems through design. We’re always game to discuss UX design, product design, ... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series that highlights outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Barbara Dumery, Sr. Vice President of... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series to highlight outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Jason Fournier, Vice President of Produc... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series to highlight outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Martin Eriksson, Co-Founder of Mind the ... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series to highlight outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Karen Tirozzi, VP of Solutions at ZappRx... more
In honor of 2017 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we had a special guest in the studio to chat about all things accessibility. Marla Runyan is the Director of Digital Accessibility at Perkins School for the Blind and runs Perkins Access, consulting with people and businesses to make their products and website... more
Product Hero is our bi-weekly series to highlight outstanding members of the product management community. These industry leaders share tips on processes, team building, how to be a better product manager, and who they are outside of their careers. This week our product hero is Nate Walkingshaw, Chief Experience Office... more
Rapid prototyping helps you pick the right goals and designs early in the product development process. Getting it right early pays off – what costs $1 to fix in the requirements stage costs $3-$6 to fix in design, $10 to fix in coding, and $40+ to fix after release.1In this episode, Fresh Tilled Soil’s Chief Design St... more