Michelle MacRaeTips and tricks for landing in a new roleLast week I joined Clipchamp (who were acquired by Microsoft in 2021) as a Senior Product Manager. Starting a new job can feel overwhelming…May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Michelle MacRaeHow Dovetail “Make’s It”Our mission at Dovetail is to increase the quality of every thing. To quote Benjamin Humphrey, our Co-Founder and CEO:Jul 18, 2022Jul 18, 2022
Michelle MacRaeSix hacks for working parents.Returning to work from maternity leave has been (naively?!) harder than I expected. Predominantly because of the mental load of juggling…Jul 10, 20222Jul 10, 20222
Michelle MacRaeUnsolicited parenting advice for those considering joining a startup.Startups and parents are an unlikely match made in heaven. I say unlikely as startups are renowned for instability, little structure, huge…May 9, 20223May 9, 20223
Michelle MacRaeI wouldn’t recommend doing a MBA, here’s why.Recently I’ve been asked about my experience of completing a MBA, which has led me to realize it isn’t something I’d recommend. I don’t…Mar 11, 20223Mar 11, 20223
Michelle MacRaeFlying blindLast night a photographer asked me and a group of mates to paddle out for a moonrise surf to take some snaps. The moon was spectacular and…May 8, 20202May 8, 20202
Michelle MacRaeMob Programming 101How to implement mob programming within your product teamDec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Michelle MacRaeHow to Communicate for your AudienceOne of the best parts of being a product owner is designing products that are wanted by customers and needed by the business. This is…Jan 23, 20191Jan 23, 20191
Michelle MacRaeinPrototyprHow to make your product successful, without the Hook.It is conflicting being a product owner in a world where many of us already have more stuff than we need. I find myself regularly in an…Dec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018