We can only decide those questions that are principally undecidable – Heinz von Foerster HBR.org published this interesting article about decision making in organizations. The authors explain the Decision Analysis Framework that has the following elements: An approriate frame, including a clear understanding of the problem and what needs to be achieved. Creative, doable alternatives […]
‘Little things’ from Ben Horowitz
Ben’s article »Little things« is a little, yet powerful reminder about good leadership. The story is well told and contains many pieces of practical advice. They all apply to product management in companies as well, not only general management. This is what I heard: Before you take action understand WHY things are different from what […]
Was unterscheidet Führungskräfte, Unternehmer und Entrepreneurs?
Führung, Unternehmertum und Neudeutsch Entrepreneurship scheinen wichtige Begriffe zu sein, denn sie werden mit viel Emotion verwendet. Von Führungskräften wird Heroisches erwartet. Gleichzeitig fühlen wir uns oft von ihnen enttäuscht. Fast jeder Vorgesetzte fordert von seinen Leuten mehr Unternehmertum und beklagt allgemein, dass es davon zu wenig gibt. Und die Entrepreneurs der (digitalen) Gründerszene sind die neuen […]
Strategic decisions: When can you trust your gut?
This is an interview the McKinsey Quarterly did with Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein in 2010. The insights are still valid today. The interviewers were surprised by the commonalities of both scientists whom they view to have opposing schools of thought. Well, it shouldn’t come as such a surprise since Kahneman and Klein seem to […]
Food for thought from the SXSW
The SXSW was a very exciting event again. This time I’ve listened to lectures related to managing digital product development and management in general. Some quotes got stuck: Eric Ries Paradox of lean startup: do something small to conquer the world. In companies, there is no commitment for iteration Managers care about growth, not innovation. Don’t […]
