Tag Archives: planning

Curiosity – killed the cat but made the product professional

I’ve blogged this topic in a previous post, would like to add thoughts. Curiosity, or natural inquisitiveness, sets product professionals apart. Our questions lead to explorations into personas, buyer behaviors, value props, solutions. Coupled with persistence: “I just have to … Continue reading

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Do you remember when it hit you?

I am asking about the time you noticed that special product (gorgeous car, designer shoe, computer) and in noticing, it hit you square between the eyes,  was it love at first sight? I was the Personal Computer Evangelist (aka analyst) at … Continue reading

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May You Change the Future

Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, … Continue reading

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Sharing…goals

How do you successfully climb a mountain, or launch a successful business, or develop/deploy a new product? You have to have a clear goal, planning and preparation, leadership, teamwork, innovation, execution, excellence, perseverance, and trust. Roland Smith, CEO Wendy’s/Arby’s Group

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Is there a difference between luck and chaos?

Let’s ask – can we truly pinpoint the ONE cause as generating the ONE possible effect? Is it possible that ANY cause may produce ANY effect? If so, how can we reward the “success” choice if the “failure” choice is … Continue reading

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