Defining Moments in Software Project Planning

Let’s hear it for middle school English teachers. They not only put up with our teenage gawkiness, but there’s no telling how many papers they’ve graded that start like this: “Merriam-Webster defines…” While relying on the dictionary definition of your chosen topic can be a cringe-worthy writing crutch, it’s effective for a reason. Defining your […]

A Shifting Mindset: The Transition From Project to Product

Volumes have been written about the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies and the resulting benefits in terms of speed, adaptability, and efficiency. But a far more valuable shift is often overlooked: the transition from “project” to “product.” Gone are the days of a series of months-long phases dedicated to sequentially tackling analysis, then design, […]

The Keys to Successful Product Roadmap Development

Product roadmap keys to success

For many companies, the product roadmap is a unifying, living document for the entire organization. It’s shared widely, referred to often, and used as a guidepost for everyone, from junior developers to sales executives and the C-suite. Successful product management begins with effective definition and planning. Incomplete objectives, scope, lack of technical direction, poor processes, […]