Book Review: “Expert to Executive: Mastering the SOPs of Leading” by Tyson, Edward E.

We have all witnessed this phenomenon - organizations typically choose some of their best individual contributors or domain experts to be in leadership positions (past record is the best indicator of future performance!). Irrespective of whether or not expectations at leadership roles are specified and understood, this transition from being an expert to a manager … Continue reading Book Review: “Expert to Executive: Mastering the SOPs of Leading” by Tyson, Edward E. →

Six Months Later…

It’s been slightly more than 6 months since I lost my father. Here is how things have happened since then From a distance, your understanding of the person gone becomes more refined and objective. My father was definitely a more courageous, caring parent and action-oriented than I thought him to be earlier. Things may not … Continue reading Six Months Later… →

Book Review: “Strong Product People” by Petra Wille

Hello readers, I am resuming writing here after a year! I hope to be more regular going forward. I am also changing the book review format a little this time, in order to make it more legible and understandable for the readers The book Strong Product People by Petra Wille is a recommended one for … Continue reading Book Review: “Strong Product People” by Petra Wille →

Memories and Thoughts On My Father

I lost my father on June 18, 2022. This post chronicles the lasting memories of my father and has little to do with product management or leadership. You may skip if you feel like. Thank you — Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita says यत्करोषि यदश्नासि यज्जुहोषि ददासि यत् | यत्तपस्यसि कौन्तेय तत्कुरुष्व मदर्पणम् || … Continue reading Memories and Thoughts On My Father →

Book Review: “UX Strategy” by Jaime Levy

Do you know the difference between an assumption and a hypothesis? An assumption is something that you suppose to be true, such as “Often PMs are engineers.” A hypothesis is also something that you suppose to be true, but it is stated in an unambiguous way so that it can be tested This is the … Continue reading Book Review: “UX Strategy” by Jaime Levy →