Tom WhiteleyHow to live a long and happy lifeWhat does it take to be happy? How do our culture and systems help / hinder us? What actions do we need to take to be happy in our world?Sep 11Sep 11
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetJobs to be Done in action: a real life exampleA worked example of how I’ve used the Jobs to be Done framework to map needs to jobs in a real problem space.Jun 11Jun 11
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetCan you explain the difference between a “Job to be Done” and a “need”?In Product Management we talk about the importance of focusing on user needs (or problems and desires). But then some people start talking…Apr 19Apr 19
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetDon’t use the phrase “Minimum Viable Product”I’m a big fan of Eric Ries and the Lean Startup. However I really wish he didn’t popularise the phrase “Minimal Viable Product”. I believe…Apr 2Apr 2
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetWhich Product Management framework to use whenThere are lots of different Product Management tools, techniques and frameworks out there that all seem to do different things. These…Mar 15Mar 15
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetNever stop problem discoveryThe product management process is quite long. We need to go through various phases where we understand customer needs (problem discovery)…Mar 6Mar 6
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetHow to structure your approach to Product Management: A double diamond viewA product manager is expected to do a whole range of things, from interviewing customers to building a product vision, from consulting…Feb 26Feb 26
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetAgile Coaches focus on the wrong thingsControversial thought: Agile Coaches spend too much time focused on team health and process; and not enough time on what it actually means…Jan 61Jan 61
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetThe 3 things required to make autonomy workWe are told that we need to give our employees autonomy. We are told that we are motivated by autonomy. But so often it fails to yield…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Tom WhiteleyinThe Agile MindsetWhy do people have so much trouble minimising WIP?Have you ever done an exercise that teaches you the importance of minimising your Work in Progress? They can be quite fun, and compelling…Nov 11, 2022Nov 11, 2022
