Ben ChamberlainSympathy for EngineeringI recently played with a tool that allows PMs to blast product update messages out to all the users on a platform. Many tools do something…Apr 21Apr 21
Ben ChamberlainWhy Culture MattersI’ve been thinking a lot about culture. Odd given in the long run, an organizations culture is largely pre-destined.Jan 29Jan 29
Ben ChamberlainFear & StressWhat is the right amount of stress? Too much is clearly bad. Too little may sound nice when we are stressed but can also hurt…Jan 21Jan 21
Ben ChamberlainNotes on Daring GreatlyBrené Brown is a compelling writer and I am so bought into her high level theme, that being emotionally open can trigger immense, postive…Jan 8Jan 8
Ben ChamberlainIf we just get 1% of this market…At one company I worked with, an executive presented his strategic plan to the company, and his key point was that if we could get “just 1%…Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
Ben ChamberlainWhat do you wish you were getting from your PMs?During a recent hike, I asked a number of friends in tech this question. A common answer was some variation of — “more product vision”…Sep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023
Ben ChamberlainDie Hard: Project Management PerfectionWhat if I told you the hero of product management in Die Hard isn’t John McClane with his cowboy antics, but the suave European villain…Sep 17, 2023Sep 17, 2023
Ben ChamberlainNotes on eBoysVCs are like an itchy sweater on a cold day. Startups need them, but dislike that they need them. Maybe I should make ChatGPT come up with…Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
Ben ChamberlainHow to Actually Sound Like a LeaderIt is not “sorting and labeling” or other speaking tips. It’s just not bravado either. Techniques that work well when meeting many people…Jul 25, 2023Jul 25, 2023