Sprint Retrospectives Eliminate the Toughest Bottlenecks
What is the purpose of a Sprint Retrospective? One of the biggest problems with projects is that people always assume that when the product has been pushed out of the doors, the work is done. But with...
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Image provided by: Daiver Scrum is changing the workplace as we know it. In an interview with Peter Stevens, a “master and evangelist” in the world of Scrum, Fast Company’s Seth Kahan learned about...
View ArticleGetting Started with Agile
Image provided by: Iddin An oft-asked question is how to adopt Agile in one’s organization. Here’s a little bit of Agile & Business’ starter kit for Agile in product development. Get Started: And...
View ArticleBen-Hur’s Chariot Race and Software Development
Remember the chariot race in the movie Ben-Hur? It was a memorable scene. Long before the race, Ben-Hur already has keen eyes for all the fine horses he got from the original owner. Driving a software...
View ArticleLessons from Japan: Ask Tough Questions
Sometimes, people are afraid to ask the most important questions because they’re reluctant to disrupt the status quo. Image provided by: Akira Lai And in the right situation, this can be dangerous...
View ArticleAn Overview of the Burndown Chart and its History
As a fighter pilot flying over North Vietnam, Jeff Sutherland didn’t think that his missions would one day lead him to be a co-founder of Scrum. And yet, that is exactly what he is today. Part of the...
View ArticleThe Competencies of a Scrum Master
Image provided by: Stéphane Delbecque Boris Gloger was so excited about his forthcoming book on Scrum and leadership that he couldn’t help but share a few snippets. Here are a few: About the basic...
View ArticleA Few Observations on the Structure and Foundation of Scrum
Numerous factors contributed to form Scrum into the entity it is today. Not all agile development processes are created in the same way. Scrum’s founding members had diverse backgrounds that lent...
View Article3 Ways to Conduct the Best Product Demo
Image provided by: MelvinSchlubman Conducting the best possible product demo isn’t always easy—and Gopal Shenoy learned the hard way. But—as with many instances of trial and error—Gopal gleaned 3 ways...
View ArticleThree Surprising Traits Most Kind-of-a-Big-Deal Internet Companies Have
At a raw, unrefined level, many emerging Internet companies look similar. Image provided by: Hot Rod Homepage Even when they reach their developed states, many continue to share core traits. Consider...
View ArticleAvoiding SEO Syndrome and Other Bad Design Practices
A poorly designed website is a surefire sign of an out-of-the-loop business. Image provided by: andronicusmax In a world where information on the latest design and technology trends is readily...
View ArticleWhich Product Metrics Matter Most?
Most with-the-times organizations understand the value of metrics and the direct correlation to product success. Image provided by: Search Engine People Blog That much has been well-documented. But the...
View ArticleDeveloping a Scheme for Keyword Prioritization
This entry is part of an ongoing series on how to identify the best keywords to help your target customers find your company online. How to define a keyword prioritization scheme The...
View ArticleIs Your Site’s Signup and Login Process a Pain?
Some sites are such a hassle to sign up for that they create a measurable impediment between themselves and the acquisition of new users. Image provided by: miss_millions This can happen for a number...
View ArticleHow Customer Passion Can Mold Product Development
Loyal customers can provide many vital lessons for companies. Bonds are formed over time, and the stronger the bonds, the more passionate those customers become toward the company. These specific...
View Article5 Copywriting Mistakes that Can Tarnish Your Corporate Site
Every company wants to outfit their website with the best content possible. Image provided by: veo The business world is far from a Utopian paradise, however, and many companies fall short of their...
View ArticleWhy Scrum Is the Answer for Technical Debt
Scrum experts know that the agile development method is most effective when it’s allowed to flow without significant blockages. Image provided by: TomGazpacho A lean Scrum process is an efficient and...
View ArticleFind Business Success with These Trend-Bucking Ideas
How can you simultaneously go against the tide and be successful? Image provided by: anjrued Many people, according to a recent survey of 445 companies conducted by Babson College, report not being...
View ArticleBecome an SEO Zoologist in Time for the Next Google Panda Update
If your company was blindsided by the latest release of Google’s Panda update, you’re not alone. Reports indicate that as much as 12 percent of all search engine results were altered by the update....
View Article9 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Google Analytics 5
With Google Analytics 5, the search engine behemoth has created a streamlined hub for your analytical data, which includes improved accessibility of a company’s chosen metrics. Image provided by:...
View ArticleLaying the Foundation for an Effective Company Website
Every company wants the perfect corporate website, but most end up falling short. Image provided by: ThirdLegReviews Most of the problems originate during the planning and design phases, when a best...
View ArticleInfographic: Why Faster Websites Lead to Higher Sales
How do your website load times affect your company’s bottom line? In more ways than you may think. Image provided by: ssoosay A new infographic posted on KISSmetrics demonstrates how sluggish loading...
View ArticleNext-Gen Ideas for a Solid Mobile Development Strategy
Many believe that the full potential of the mobile Web has yet to be approached, despite the number of mobile users growing on a daily basis. Image provided by: At Home in Scottsdale With usage on the...
View ArticleHow to Boost Your Traffic Without Spending a Penny
How can a company drive traffic to its corporate site or blog without spending a cent? Jason Nazar, CEO of DocStoc.com, has some advice for startups looking for visitors on a budget — more...
View ArticleInfographic: Top Reasons Why Visitors Leave Your Site
It’s one thing to get a potential customer to visit your website. It’s quite another to get them to stay there. Image provided by: woodleywonderworks Have you found that your site’s visitors are...
View Article10 Business SEO Blogs You Should Be Reading
For startup and early stage organizations, not all SEO sites are created equal. Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more than 12,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, and other professionals receiving...
View ArticleFeature Creep Fail: What You Can Learn from Facebook
newusacontent/ Flickr On his blog, Straight Talk, Nigel Hollis recently took issue with Facebook and the boom of unwanted interactivity that has come with its latest updates. Hollis specifically calls...
View ArticleThe New Wave of SEO for B2B Companies
mcojah/ Flickr While many B2B marketers are comfortable with old marketing tactics such as tradeshows and word of mouth campaigns, Danika Atkins says that smart B2B marketers are learning to better use...
View ArticleThe Simpler Side of Website Design
bendeter/ Flickr In a post for Copy Blogger, Pamela Wilson recently examined what web designers can learn from the Amish. Yes, the Amish. “The key to gorgeous site design if you’re not a professional...
View ArticleBoosting B2B Sales Through “Design Thinking”
ARK Squared/ Flickr In a recent post on The Customer Collective, Tim Fong says good design can be a tipping point for B2B sales. He adds that by applying “design thinking” and innovation to the sales...
View ArticleSoftware Developers — Think Before You Build!
Image provided by: lilbear In the software world, there are often two distinct camps when it comes to product development: build first and ask questions later, or think first and build later. Fred...
View ArticleDo People REALLY Need Your Product?
In a post for Venture Fizz, Dave Power wonders, “Just because you’ve launched a new product or services, will people buy it?” Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more than 12,000...
View ArticleTech Companies: Why You Need APIs
As explained by Oren Michels, CEO of Mashery, APIs offer a flexible means to get content in front of your visitors — wherever they are. Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more than...
View ArticleWhy is API Management Important for Tech Companies?
Companies that recognize the benefits of utilizing API development to extend their reach typically understand the advantages and risks involved. Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more...
View ArticleThree Steps for Creating Longer Customer Relationships
In a post for On Product Management, Saeed Khan delves into the ways you can create a customer for life. Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more than 12,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, and...
View ArticleDoes Your Business Website Need a Tune-Up?
If it’s been a while since you’ve performed an audit of your website, there are probably a few overdue changes waiting for you. Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter Today! Join the more than 12,000...
View ArticleDissecting API Analytics
Having a wide-spanning perspective when looking at your API analytics is pivotal in determining the quality of the information you can extract. Your API partnerships aren’t unlike other strategic...
View ArticleLooking Into the Future of Web Architecture
Image Credit: samsungtomorrow In a post for Roger and Mike, Mike Maples Jr. looks into the future of web architecture. Maples says that changes are in the works as the Hypernet emerges, benefiting...
View ArticleBest Practices of a Good Product Owner
Image Credit: {link:http://www.flickr.com/photos/51429611@N04/4744549760/sizes/m/in/photostream/} Masrule/link} In a post for Scrum Inc., Christine Hegarty explains the importance of a good product...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to Your Underperforming Products
Knowing when a product has run aground is easy, but saying goodbye to that product is not. Image provided by: Funky64 Going through the process of creating a product bonds you to it. You see it from...
View ArticleThe Downside of Depending on a Platform
Image Credit: bonnie-brown In a post for his blog, Chris Dixon outlines the risks you take on when you depend on a platform for your product’s distribution. “When your product extends a platform’s...
View ArticleAdopting Agility Into Project Management
Image Credit: Trinity Adam In a post for Boris Gloger, Gloger explains the idea behind the project management ‘scrum.’ “The biggest hurdle is understanding that the name alone does not ensure agility,”...
View ArticleWorking Less for Better Productivity
Image Credit: Exvo In a post for Scrum Log, Jeff Sutherland explains the Maxwell Curve or how to get more production by working less. After running Scrum internally with teams of venture capitalists...
View ArticleWho’s In Charge of Overcoming Scrum Impediments
Image Credit: Jacqueline ter Haar In a post for Agile & Business, Joe Little asks who should fix impediments, the SM or the Team? Little says getting the Team involved in impediments is important....
View ArticleWhy It’s Not Always the Better Product that Sells
Creators may adamantly believe their product is the better than the competition’s. But when it comes down to it, it’s the customer who decides. photo by: redfriday Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter...
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Ask the Experts: Common UX Challenges Facing Expansion-stage Companies
In this second post of a three-part series (see Part I and Part III), four user experience and product design experts share solutions for UX challenges facing expansion-stage companies. This week, in...
View ArticleThe Secrets Behind Apple’s Design Genius: An Interview with Sir Jonathan Ive
Sir Jonathan Ive, the British designer responsible for the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad talks about the tenants behind Apple’s design success. photo by: alisaurusbot Sign Up for OpenView’s Newsletter...
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How to Grow Your SaaS Company by Achieving Negative Churn
Churn is a major drain on any SaaS company attempting to scale. Negative churn, on the other hand, can massively accelerate the company’s growth. “As a SaaS company becomes larger, the size of the...
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Testing 1, 2, 3 Questions to Ask Customers During Minimum Viable Product Testing
Before you go any further down the path to product development your team needs to consider getting out of the building and getting critical customer feedback via minimum viable product testing as...
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Why Platform as a Service (PaaS) Frameworks Are the Key to Better SaaS Products
Anyone not developing software as a service (SaaS) applications atop a platform as a service (PaaS) framework is producing an inferior product. Period. That’s the argument that Keas co-founder and...
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