The new year is just around the corner, so it’s that time again when I provide some predictions and trends. I like to start with broad business and societal views that in turn affect what products and services are needed in the market. Digital transformation Can I really be saying this again…

What makes a great pitch? First thing: >Know your audience You’ll never convince anyone if you don’t know who they are, what they need, and hopefully what delights them. In the Design world, that’s where you get to dig into your persona maps, user journeys, empathy maps, and of course user research. …

TL;DR a lot of different things! I’m often asked about my job: What’s a typical day like? What is your role on the team? How is product management 1) like design, 2) like project management, 3) like business operations So I thought it might be good to take all those…

Since my world primarily revolves around cloud computing, my technology trends bear that lens. Why cloud: scalability, availability, efficiency, and security Intersection of public cloud, distributed cloud, and multicloud The march continues onward for many companies to host more and more of their digital estates on public clouds. But it’s not that easy to wholesale declare you’re going…

I love this time of year because I get to reflect on what’s happened and what’s to come next. This year’s themes arise from what the world experienced in 2020 — pandemic, natural disasters, social injustice, and more. I’m starting my series of trend blogs with a general look at…

I surprised myself. I thought I had nailed task management ages ago. But in 2020, I reinvented how I manage my time. So, what’s different during Covid? More meetings that have no or little time between them so I can complete actions items or record outcomes. Digital transformation accelerated due…

Offering and product names change, and they change often. Even logos change too. These examples show the evolution of large brand logos, and names change even faster: