Strategy is a whiteboard exercise. Execution is a contact sport. I’ve spent enough years building digital products to know that the moment a C-suite executive points at a competitor’s dashboard and says “we need that,” you’re about to enter a world of pain. Not because the vision is wrong—but because vision doesn’t account for the fifteen-year-old SAP instance that nobody Read more
We’ve all just lived through the biggest technology “honeymoon phase” in history. But now, it’s 2026. The honeymoon is over, and the operational reality has set in. As a consultant specializing in AI-powered digital transformation and strategic product management, I’m seeing a distinct pattern emerge across enterprises. The excitement has shifted to frustration. The question has moved from “Wow, look Read more
As a senior product manager who has navigated the complexities of countless projects, sprints, and strategic pivots, I’ve come to rely on Jira as more than just a task-tracking tool. It’s the central nervous system of our product development efforts. When harnessed correctly, it transforms from a simple backlog manager into a powerful engine for collaboration, strategic planning, and process Read more
Delivering complex solutions for large enterprise clients, especially in regulated industries like travel insurance, demands efficiency and precision. Long implementation timelines can frustrate partners, delay revenue, and strain internal resources. I encountered this situation while working with a major North American travel insurance provider that served large global travel brands. Their process for implementing tailored insurance products for these key Read more
A Look into the Past In the recently released web series “Class of ‘09,” we journey through an intriguing depiction of the evolution of law enforcement, drawing a striking analogy to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a seasoned product manager with a strong history in AI development, I found myself drawing parallels between the past, present, and speculated Read more
There’s a unique energy in early-stage startups – a blend of ambitious vision and the practical need to build something real, quickly. That was the atmosphere at a UK-based startup I worked with. Founded by individuals with deep roots in the local food industry, they identified a clear need: a delivery platform genuinely designed for independent businesses often underserved by Read more
In the world of B2B sales, especially for businesses relying heavily on inbound marketing, speed is everything. When a potential customer visits your website and expresses interest – perhaps by filling out a “request a callback” form – the clock starts ticking. Wait too long, and that warm lead quickly goes cold. I saw this challenge play out directly while Read more
The business world is increasingly focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. For companies in high-scrutiny sectors like banking and energy, managing ESG risks, meeting complex reporting requirements (like SASB, TCFD, GRI), and ensuring overall Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is no longer optional – it’s critical. However, these functions often operate in silos, managed by disparate tools and Read more
In almost any complex project, especially in software development or product implementation, work rarely stays within one team. It flows – from requirements to development, to testing, to deployment, often involving specialists along the way. These handoffs between teams are critical friction points. Get them wrong, and you introduce delays, errors, frustration, and miscommunication. Get them right, and work flows Read more
Product managers navigate a complex world of frameworks and methodologies, each offering a unique lens to approach product development and management. While the Toyota Production System (TPS), often shortened to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), reigns supreme in manufacturing circles, product managers might raise an eyebrow at the mention of the ODT (Oreo Design Theory) often referred to as Oreology. I Read more
Venturing into the dynamic sphere of B2B applications in emerging markets, I’ve navigated a journey enriched with both hurdles and triumphs over 14 remarkable years. My path has meandered through the realms of telecom, cPaaS, VoIP, and notably, the evolving landscapes of martech and ESGRC platforms. These experiences have afforded me a front-row seat to the transformative shifts in the Read more
Agile methodologies have revolutionized the way product managers approach product development. Agile methodologies are iterative and flexible, allowing product managers to respond quickly to changes in the market and customer needs. In this blog post, we will explore some key benefits of agile methodologies for product management. 1: Faster Time-to-Market One of the most significant benefits of agile methodologies is Read more
In the fast-paced realm of product management, the backlog stands as a dynamic repository of ideas, features, and enhancements. Yet, taming this ever-growing beast is a challenge every Product Manager faces. Drawing from my 13+ years of experience in the field, I’ll unravel strategies to navigate the complexities of product backlog management, ensuring a streamlined and efficient development process. Understanding Read more
Joining a commercial lending transformation initiative at the world’s largest bank in terms of commercial assets was an exercise in managing complexity on a massive scale. The bank had a clear strategic objective: modernize its extensive lending operations to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and strengthen risk management. They had selected a new, comprehensive Loan Origination System (LOS) as the Read more
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