PinnedJohn UtzinProduct CoalitionSuccessful Roadmaps Avoid One Thing: DriftGolden rules for roadmap management.Jan 16Jan 16
John UtzinProduct CoalitionThe Customer is Wrong… Or Are They?Product discovery is an ambiguous, uncertain, high-stakes activity filled with myth and lore. Think of the stories you’ve heard about your…2d ago12d ago1
John UtzinBootcampBiggest Product Flop — Ford Pinto: MVP Essentials for Product ManagersI’ve been at the intersection of two massive forces about to collide, in situations where you can see the worst unfolding due to…Sep 11Sep 11
John UtzinProduct CoalitionIt Means Saying ‘No’: How to Master Prioritization Like Steve Jobs“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no…”Sep 3Sep 3
John UtzinBootcampBuilding Successful Product Roadmaps: Three Hidden Risks To AvoidThere are many reasons products fail.Aug 191Aug 191
John UtzinProduct CoalitionFrom Vanity Metrics to Actionable Insights: A Product Manager’s Guide“Vanity metrics may make you feel good, but they don’t offer clear guidance for what to do next.” — Eric RiesAug 5Aug 5
John UtzinProduct CoalitionCraft Roadmaps Like a Pro and Build Effective Engineering Partnerships“Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.” — Patrick LencioniJul 211Jul 211
John UtzinProduct CoalitionNintendo’s Virtual Boy Disaster: Key UX Lessons for Product ManagersIn the mid-1990s, Nintendo was at the pinnacle of the gaming world. And then the giant fell.May 281May 281
John UtzinProduct CoalitionProduct Roadmaps vs. Project Plans: Unlocking Secrets To Success“However, the difference between a product and project team is essentially about ownership. The difference between a team taking…May 201May 201
John UtzinProduct CoalitionHow To Win Over Stakeholders: Selling The Product Story“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” — George Bernard ShawApr 23Apr 23