The Heretech podcast

The Heretech, episode 15: Cindy Alvarez on market development

Cindy Alvarez, ace product manager and fellow blogger, tells us why it's hard for tech companies to build a products that are easy to use. We also discuss product manager's responsibilities for identifying new markets. 

Plus, a review of a fascinating book about a highly successful tech company, and the requirements survey is underway!  Copyright (c) 2009 Tom Grant.

The Heretech, episode 14: Israel Gat on Agile adoption

In this episode, Israel Gat illuminates the ways in which Agile adoption depends on organizational and cultural factors. We also muse about Helmut von Moltke, 19^th century military Agilist. (Go look it up!)

Plus, a brief review of an even briefer document about innovation in “knowledge-creating” companies, and a heads-up about some upcoming survey research about product requirements and Agile adoption. Copyright (c) 2009 Tom Grant

The Heretech, Episode 13: Dave West on Agile adoption

Dave West, fellow Forrester analyst, tells us how and why Agile adoption has spread. We ponder the ailments of software development that inspired Agile, and we discuss the overlap among Agile, Lean, and other methodologies. Plus, a thumbs up to a good PM blog, and news of social media research. Copyright (c) 2009 Tom Grant

The Heretech, episode 11: Saeed Khan on the PM role

Saeed Khan of the "On Product Management" blog identifies the dangers of defining product management the wrong way. Plus, a quick review of some inspirational material about the political aspects of a PM's life. Copyright (c) 2009 Tom Grant