Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: What’s in Your Sink?
Technical debt is a bit like a sink full of dirty dishes. Put off dealing with it today and tomorrow’s job is usually a bit bigger. Leave it long enough and it starts getting in the…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Don’t Leave It at the Bottom of the School Bag!
Sending a message doesn’t mean it’s been received. From letters lost at the bottom of school bags to product updates buried in SharePoint, Louise explains why good communication is about more than just sending information. A…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Product Managemement, The Untold Story.
If you've watched one of those dramatic streaming documentaries, you'll know the format. A single chair. Moody lighting. Slow piano music. Someone staring thoughtfully into the distance before quietly saying, "I wasn't prepared for what happened…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why End of Term Feels Like a Daily Stand-up.
The school year is coming to an end and, somehow, every important reminder arrives in the final few days. Mufti day. A bottle for the tombola. A jam jar for the school fete. Two pounds for…
Watch: The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Sprint Planning Feels a Lot Like Bank Holiday DIY.
There is always a list. The hedge needs trimming. The guttering needs clearing. The gate latch has been “nearly fixed” since Easter. The fence still needs painting, and Sandra next door has definitely started forming opinions.
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Looking Back Might Matter More Than Moving On.
At the end of a family holiday, there is usually a moment of pause. Bags are unpacked, photos are shared, and someone asks the question. What worked? What would we do differently next time?
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Minimum Viable Product Feels a Lot Like Bedtime.
Anyone with children knows the dream. Bath done, teeth brushed, story read, calm cuddles, lights out, and a child peacefully asleep by the planned time.
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Shipping More Does Not Always Mean Delivering More.
If you have ever loaded a dishwasher in a hurry, you will recognise the instinct. Clear the worktop. Cram everything in. Get the door closed and press start. Job done.
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Product Teams Keep Choosing Speed Over Strategy.
Most mornings come with a small but familiar trade off. Do you take the time to tie shoelaces properly, or do you grab the slip on shoes and get out of the door quickly? When the…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Your Product Cannot Be Everything to Everyone.
Take a look at a kitchen table and you will see a familiar product problem. It has to support more than one job and more than one type of user. The same table might be used…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Why Planning a Family Holiday Feels a Lot Like Planning a Product Roadmap.
If you have ever planned a family holiday, you will already understand one of the hardest parts of product management. Everyone has an opinion, not all of them line up, and you still need to come…
Watch The Kitchen Table Product Manager: Christmas Day vs Release Day!
If you have worked in product for any length of time, you will know the feeling. Release day is on the horizon. The team gathers. Everyone waits to see what is ready, what is almost there,…
