The simple power of investment themes
Your calendar is packed with meetings on a variety of topics. You multitask to keep all of your projects moving forward. Everyone’s busy but you
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Insights, tips, and lessons learned transforming complex systems.
6 ways any organization can be more like SpaceX and Tesla
Every month we read a different book and find ways to apply the insights to challenges we face as one person trying to make a
5 types of portfolio metrics to track
Last year we purchased an Awair device which tells us about the air quality in our apartment. It tracks five different metrics: temperature, humidity, CO2, chemicals,
How to build customer profiles that help you make decisions
People always mess things up. There’s a relatively clear path for designing technical systems that function. You learn the laws of physics, software languages, and
Impact Mapping meets Scaled Agile
Winter is a great time to catch up on reading and February’s pick was “Impact Mapping: Making a Big Impact with Software Products and
Portfolio Essentials (A video overview)
You’re convinced that you need a portfolio management strategy and you have an idea of what you want to include. Where do you start? What
How to define the scope of your portfolio
You’re ready to solve some of your current issues by implementing a portfolio management strategy. So where do you start? The first step is to clarify
How to live each day fully and die empty
I read “Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day” by Todd Henry on a plane. Sitting 40,000 feet above the ground with a Kindle
10 signs that it’s time to invest in portfolio management
Mid-way through January is the peak honeymoon phase of goal-setting in our culture. Hopefully, you’re still running strong but many people fizzle out. Especially when changes
Work like a freedom fighter
In the quest to leave an impact, we spend hours hustling, fighting, dreaming, and scheming. Trying to solve problems around us and realize the vision
2017 Reading List
A new year is almost upon us, so it’s time for an updated reading list! The 2017 list centers around the dynamic between messy, large-scale
Managing high achievers
Transforming complex legacy systems is rarely glamorous. Cash is tight, constraints are high, and progress can be slow. Everyone comes to the table with their