When we talk about building and validating products, we talk about a broad range of aspects to consider. Can we build it? Can people use it? Do people want it? The problem here is that testing a prototype in the lab only tells you one part of the story. And while it’s worth arguing that telling 50% of a story is better than not to start talking at all, you have to put it into the right context.

Why there's more to validation than just testing Usability

How can Product Teams start to make decisions based on evidence and data, instead of opinions? And which tools help product teams to understand problems worth solving, before jumping into feature ideas and UI details?
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In this episode, I will talk about how you can use the concept of leading indicators to improve the quality of your Outcome OKRs.

This is the fourth and last episode of a four-part series in which I dive into the most common problems around defining goals that actually help you to continuously measure progress. A serious issue that prevents product teams from making progress towards more self-determination, more flexibility, and, ultimately, faster learning. Make sure to check the show notes for links to previous episodes on the topic.

Adapting Leading Indicators to Outcome OKRs

In this episode, I will talk about a step-by-step process for how YOU can arrive at the best leading indicators for your product.

This is the third episode of a four-part series in which I dive into the most common problems around defining goals that actually help you to continuously measure progress. A serious issue that prevents product teams from making progress towards more self-determination, more flexibility, and, ultimately, faster learning. Make sure to check the show notes for links to the previous episodes on the topic.

Identifying the Right Leading Indicators for Your Product

In this episode, I will talk about what it takes to make the concept of leading and lagging indicators work in the everyday life of a product team.

This is the second episode of a four-part series in which I dive into the most common problems around defining goals that actually help you to continuously measure progress. A serious issue that prevents product teams from making progress towards more self-determination, more flexibility, and, ultimately, faster learning.  Make sure to check the show notes for links to the previous episodes on the topic.

Leading and Lagging Indicators in Product Management Practice

In this episode, I will talk about an often overlooked aspect when trying to apply a build-measure-learn style of working.

This is the first episode of a four-part series in which I dive into the most common problems around defining goals that actually help you to continuously measure progress. A serious issue that prevents product teams from making progress towards more self-determination, more flexibility, and, ultimately, faster learning.

The Problem with Build Measure Learn

In this episode, I will talk about the overarching principles and ideas that will inform my mindset, priorities, and activities in 2021.

Why there's more to validation than just testing Usability

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