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Helping a CXO let go

National Cathedral Stained Glass

I’ve seen CEOs who are deeply involved in color schemes, CTOs who want to control every architecture decision and product leaders who are very particular about agile rituals.  I’ve written before about how to manage up. If you want to manage a CXO (CEO, CPO, CTO or one of the random other ones) and get […]

The problem with big bang design

It starts with a really fancy deck in your inbox. I’ve received these as both an internal head of UX and as a product consultant. The deck is lovely, comprehensive, well written and detailed. It makes be a bit jealous. The problem is that only about 15% of what’s in it will actually be implemented […]

Intuitive isn’t easy

Everyone says a product should be intuitive and they’re right except it’s doesn’t mean what you think it means. Also making something intuitive is really hard I find this object very intuitive to identify and use. I can put it bounce it while standing still or running, quickly deliver it to another person at a […]