Product Operations is one of the most misunderstood roles in product teams today. Many people confuse it with process management, governance, or a layer of control. None of these fully capture what Product Operations truly is. At its core, Product Operations exists to protect people from chaotic systems and to create clarity in how work flows across an organization. When Product Operations is missing or weak, teams quickly feel the strain. Product managers juggle too many tas

High performers often leave teams not because they dislike hard work, but because they want to avoid unnecessary friction. This friction can take many forms: unclear priorities, indecisive leadership, unresolved incompetence, and a gradual decline in standards as others rely too heavily on one person. These challenges create a work environment that drains motivation and energy, pushing even the most dedicated individuals to seek better conditions elsewhere. This post explores

Every team faces challenges that slow progress and drain energy. Often, these issues come from recurring fires that distract from meaningful work. What if you could identify those fires quickly and create a clear plan to put them out? A focused session can help your team move faster and work smarter. If you want to accelerate your team’s progress, a 60-minute Ops for Humans Deep Dive session offers a practical way to do just that. This session is designed to pinpoint your big

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,

I often find myself lying in bed, phone in hand, scrolling through Slack messages long after the day has ended. The glow of the screen feels like a tether, pulling me back into work even when I want to rest. I cancel plans with friends because a project deadline looms or because I feel guilty about not being “on” enough. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us in product, design and tech live with this constant pressure to perform, to be available, to push harde