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Requirements 101 - The Gherkin Format
In today's post, let's go back to basics and look at a format for communicating requirements that has served Product Managers well over...

Product Sensei
Jun 95 min read


Apparently being polite to AI is causing the earth to melt…
There’s been an interesting click-bait-y debate making the rounds online lately: Should we be polite to AI tools like ChatGPT? Some argue...

Product Sensei
Jun 65 min read


The tale of potatoes seven ways...
In an ordinary town, not unlike any you have ever passed though, there lived a young chef named Lina. Lina had just opened her first...

Product Sensei
Jun 52 min read


The Chef - One of our many faces of product
The Chef: Making Magic With What You’ve Got “Let’s take the basics and make magic with what we’ve got.” In an ideal world, every...

Product Sensei
Jun 43 min read


'No' is only the start of a conversation
The Hidden Drivers Behind Stakeholder Complaints Stakeholders, whether they are from sales, marketing, or other business units, are...

Product Sensei
Jun 35 min read


Think like a Product Manager - The Thinking Hats
We all have sayings we don’t realise are sayings. As an Australian, we have a LOT in general. I was intrigued to find out one saying that...

Product Sensei
Jun 14 min read


SME's are NOT your default Product People!
The next time someone says, “Let’s just make the SME the product owner,” Respond with: “Let’s also make sure they’re equipped to think...

Product Sensei
May 306 min read


Case study - Finding value by looking beyond UI
A Mobile application where only a small part (The UI) is modern The below might seem like a complete ‘no-brainer’ but ask yourself, how...

Product Sensei
May 303 min read


The Farmer and the Falling Stars
A farmer looking up at the stars beyond his wheat field and home In a quiet valley surrounded by sun-soaked hills, lived a humble &...

Product Sensei
May 293 min read


The storyteller - One of our many faces of product
A portrait of a man reading from a book Our world of product is multi-faceted and, as product professionals, we all have different...

Product Sensei
May 283 min read


High Noon for Product Teams: How AI is Revolutionizing the Way We Build
As product professionals, we're constantly looking for ways to improve our skills, streamline processes, and deliver products...
dereks460
Apr 123 min read


Product 101 - Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls
If you've spent any amount of time in Product, you have heard the inevitable... "Oh no, don't worry, we are not pure Agile.... we are...

Product Sensei
Apr 916 min read


Understanding the Key Differences Between Project and Product Management
Key Takeaways Understanding the distinction between project and product management is critical for businesses aiming to align their teams...
dereks460
Mar 284 min read


Product 101 - Toxic work relationships can be managed.
Toxic work relationships, however unfortunate, are unavoidable. Today we talk about how to manage these relationships and grow through...

Product Sensei
Mar 269 min read


5 Tips to Create Effective Ways of Working for Tech Teams
In the fast-paced tech world, inefficiencies can slow down even the most talented teams. Creating effective ways of working isn't just...
dereks460
Mar 213 min read


Product 101 - Using SWOT Analysis (with the help of AI) to Inform Product
Defining product requirements is one of our critical responsibilities as product managers. It’s not just about listing features; it’s...

Product Sensei
Mar 194 min read


Why 'No' is the start of the discussion, not the end
The Hidden Drivers Behind Stakeholder Complaints In many organisations, stakeholders—whether they are from sales, marketing, or other...

Product Sensei
Mar 165 min read


The Future of Product Management: Exploring the Role of AI
by Derek Key Takeaways Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't merely augmenting product management; it's fundamentally reshaping product...
dereks460
Mar 155 min read


Product 101 - Be the one who gets stuff done!
Prioritise Action Over Endless Discussion and Documentation Barack Obama once said: “Learn how to get stuff done.” And if there’s...

Product Sensei
Mar 115 min read


My Top 5 Books Every Aspiring Product Manager Should Read
By Derek Breaking into product management can feel overwhelming. There’s a ton to learn—customer needs, business strategy, design...
dereks460
Mar 93 min read
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