Don’t Hate Your Job
Tired of feeling stuck at work? Learn how product, design, and engineering teams can shift how they work, show up, and lead—without burning out.
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Insights and Best Practices
Discover practical approaches to overcoming challenges that you and your team face, with tips and strategies to help you succeed.
5 Problems a Fractional Product Leader Can Help You Solve
Not getting the impact you need from product development? Here are 5 problems fractional product leaders help solve—and how they bring focus, speed, and better decisions.
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The Rise of the Fractional Product Leader
More companies are turning to fractional product leaders to bring clarity, focus, and momentum—without waiting on a full-time hire. Learn why fractional product leadership is gaining traction and when it’s the right move.
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The Costly Mistake Founders Make When Hiring a Dev Agency (And How to Avoid It)
Many founders mistakenly rely on dev agencies to shape their product strategy, only to discover too late that coding began without clear goals or validation. This article dives into why the real cost of building software lies in unstructured planning, vague assumptions, and incomplete user insights—and how strong product and engineering leadership can save you from expensive rework and missed opportunities.
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What I Learned Coaching CTOs in 2024: 5 Key Focus Areas for 2025
2025 will challenge CTOs to lead with clarity, efficiency, and innovation. From navigating the AI revolution to unlocking hidden cost savings, this article delivers actionable insights for tech leaders who aim to thrive amidst tighter budgets and rising expectations. Explore strategic approaches to AI governance, operational excellence, and building outcome-driven roadmaps that drive real business impact.
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Building Cross-Functional Teams: From Silos to Shared Success
Explore the shift from siloed departments to cohesive, cross-functional teams that prioritize outcomes over outputs. This article covers mindset changes, common challenges, and actionable steps for creating empowered, outcome-driven teams that deliver true customer value.
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Building Bridges: A Product Manager’s Guide to Partnering with Engineering Managers
Learn how product managers can build strong partnerships with engineering managers to co-own outcomes, foster mutual respect, and drive meaningful progress. This guide explores EM priorities, key principles for collaboration, and actionable tips to enhance your EM-PM relationship.
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Growth by Design: Building Career Opportunities for You and Your Team
Discover how intentional design, rather than chance, creates growth opportunities for both individuals and teams. This article explores practical steps for product managers and leaders to foster career development, solve meaningful challenges, and align personal and organizational goals for sustained success.
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Empowering Teams with the Product Team Maturity Assessment
Learn how the Ready Steady Product Team Maturity Model can help you diagnose your team’s current state, set clear goals, and guide your team to success. Discover how to overcome common challenges and drive meaningful improvements in your product team.
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Ready Steady Grow – A Guide to Navigating Product Development with Confidence
Ready Steady Grow—a hands-on guide for building and sustaining high-performing, empowered software product development teams. Whether you’re leading a team or contributing as part of one, this book is designed to help you tackle some of the most frustrating challenges: shifting priorities, team misalignment, and the constant pressure to deliver faster while maintaining quality.
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When Stakeholders Play Product Manager
Learn how to effectively handle stakeholders who arrive with pre-made solutions. This post offers practical tips for product managers on shifting conversations, aligning strategies with customer needs, and engaging stakeholders early for better outcomes.
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Cost-Effective Tech Leadership: The Case for Hiring a Fractional CTO
Discover the benefits of hiring a Fractional CTO for your startup or SME. Explore cost-effective tech leadership that scales with your business needs. #TechLeadership #FractionalCTO #StartupGrowth
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The Cult of Done: Transforming Leadership and Product Strategy
Exploring the Cult of Done Manifesto, highlighting key strategies for effective leadership and innovative product management. Learn how embracing uncertainty, fostering adaptability, and championing proactive decision-making can drive success in dynamic business landscapes.
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Revolutionizing Team Dynamics with Reverse Mentoring
Explore how reverse mentoring transforms workplace dynamics, fosters collaboration, and enhances the feedback loop for organizational growth and innovation.
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Empowering Strategies from Industry Leaders
Discover how Ready Steady harnesses the wisdom of industry giants like 37signals (Basecamp) and Intercom to revolutionize leadership and strategy. Dive into our latest blog post for valuable insights on enhancing team dynamics, customer communication, and product development. Learn from our journey as we blend innovative ideas with practical solutions, shaping a future where our clients and teams excel together.
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The GPT Gold Rush: Unleashing the Potential of AI in Business
Discover the transformative role of GPTs in business with Chris Kincanon's insightful blog. Learn about their monetization, impact on digital marketing, legal sectors, and strategies for harnessing AI for growth.
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Influential Reads for Digital Strategy Success
Discover key strategies for digital transformation and leadership as we dive into the most influential business books with crucial insights into navigating the digital landscape. From technical leadership to effective product management, these reads provide essential knowledge for professionals looking to excel in today's fast-paced digital world.
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