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From in-house PM to consulting PM: What I didn't expect

Moving from in-house Product Management to consulting changed how I create impact. Without the same access and authority, I had to rely more on context, influence, and helping clients make decisions.
Mariia Sus
September 18, 2026
Client success starts before kickoff

Client success starts before kickoff, in how well we understand the problem, carry context forward, and set the right team up to deliver.
Lonna Spitaleri
September 14, 2026
PMs don't need to code, but they do need to understand

A Product Manager doesn’t need to code, but understanding technology can completely change the quality of conversations, decisions, and collaboration with engineering.
Mariia Sus
August 19, 2026
Buying Time, Choosing Words: Consulting Through Diplomatic Communication

How I buy time when I don’t know, soften opinions shaped by bias, and hold my ground when it actually matters.
Valeria Graffeo
August 14, 2026
- Consulting
- Communication
Working across time zones: When async becomes the default

When your workday ends as your teammates’ begins, synchronous communication stops being the default. The solution isn’t more meetings at late hours; it’s learning to anticipate questions before they’re asked.
Trésor Bireke
December 22, 2025
Fear isn’t the enemy in teamwork — silence is.

When we voice our fears, we build trust, courage, and stronger teams.
Trésor Bireke
October 6, 2025
Developer Essentials: How to Complete a Task

Have you ever felt like your team is working a lot but still not getting much value? Let’s talk about the development process that will allow your team to use its value generation potential to the fullest.
Laçin Bilgin
May 8, 2025
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How transparency helps us navigate during calm and chaos

At thoughtbot, transparency is our compass, guiding us through both calm and chaos, toward informed decision-making and collaboration.
Stephanie Kuroda
March 28, 2025
What happens when we misuse refactoring in conversation?

Refactoring is essential for software teams to remain effective, but the concept is often misused in conversation to describe work that is not refactoring. Here are some thoughts on what goes wrong when we do this.
Fritz Meissner
January 21, 2025
Giving to tribal nations

Making investment days open to tribal nations.
Johny Ho
November 19, 2024
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