Ways of Working

Most people believe product teams struggle because they don’t care enough. The reality is more complex. Many teams care too much, for too long, and in the wrong places. This imbalance creates emotional overload, slows decision-making, and turns progress into mere coping. Understanding when to care deeply and when to move on is essential for product teams to succeed. The seven stages of product development are more than a checklist. They form a discipline that guides teams thr

Meetings are a staple of professional life, yet many people find themselves trapped in sessions that feel unproductive or irrelevant. Imagine sitting through a meeting where you neither contribute nor gain meaningful insights. Would it be acceptable to simply get up and leave? This question touches on workplace culture, respect, and personal boundaries. In this post, we explore whether walking out of a meeting is rude or reasonable, how different cultures view this behavior,

In today's fast-paced world, simplicity often leads to greater success. Subtraction in product design can unlock that simplicity and drive efficiency. The story of cinder blocks perfectly illustrates this idea. In 1887, Harmon S. Palmer patented a machine to mold solid concrete blocks. While these blocks served their purpose, they were heavy and hard to manage. Just a decade later, Palmer introduced hollow blocks, keeping the same dimensions while using far less material. The