Chalk Talk 1-2-4-1
We use a four phase project planning model we call 1-2-4-1 which allocates time to planning, prototyping key challenges, finishing the bulk of the work, and polishing.
Holly Hester-Reilly: Lean Product Principles in B2B
Holly Hester-Reilly offers a briefing on how to apply continuous product discovery and lean product principles in a B2B environment.
Eight More From An “Incomplete Manifesto for Growth” by Bruce Mau
I had earlier blogged about the Incomplete Manifesto for Growth: Eight For Entrepreneurs, this is a follow on post that selects eight more statements by Bruce Mau for your consideration.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in October 2022
Quotes for entrepreneurs on constructive confrontation and integrating needs: avoiding negotiating purely based on positions.
Finding Common Ground and Workable Solutions
Some thoughts on finding common ground and workable solutions when trust is low and conversations are challenging.
Accidental Learnings from a Journeyman PM by Bill Seitz
Bill Seitz shares some of his learnings, so you can experience more “interesting” errors.
People Who Recommend Sean Murphy
Luke Spear, Steve Blank, Conchita Franco-Serri, Mike Rowehl, and Taimur Alavi recommend Sean Murphy for customer development.
Chalk Talk: How Buildings Learn
A chalk talk on Stewart Brand’s model for how six layers in a building change at different rates from his book “How Buildings Learn.”
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in September 2022
Quotes for entrepreneurs curated in Sep-2022 around the theme of gaining insight from experience–especially mistakes.
Mike Krupit on Network Density and Fluidity
In the video below, Mike Krupit, founder of Trajectify, shares some interesting insights on density and fluidity your network. Mike Krupit on Network Density and Fluidity An edited transcript for readers: Mike Krupit on the importance of your network The other thing I will say is having a network. When we’re starting a business, we’re …
Chalk Talk: Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum?
Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum? Are you in explore or exploit mode? If you are operating in a new area with high uncertainty then explore mode is the best posture. As you gain clarity you will typically transition to exploit mode.
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Curated in August 2022
Quotes for entrepreneurs curated in August 2022 on the themes of maturing, the value of a sense of history, and the value of a long term perspective
John Nash on “Make Something that People Want”
Video and an edited transcript from the “Make Something that People Want”” briefing by John Nash at the Aug-24-2022 Lean Culture meetup.
Kristin Zhivago: How to put yourself in your customers shoes
Video and transcript from the “How to put yourself in your customers shoes” briefing by Kristin Zhivago at the March 2022 Lean Culture meetup.
Chalk Talk: S-Curve for Technology Investment
A chalk talk on the S-Curve model for Technology Investment. The S-curve was first popularized in “Innovation the Attacker’s Advantage” by Richard Foster.
Peer Advice and Support for Startup Founders
Entrepreneurs benefit from peer advice that provides knowledgeable perspectives, highlights blind spots, and lifts them out of ruts.
Insights on Memory and Mortality from Sven Birkerts
Five insights on memory and mortality from two essays by Sven Birkerts about his parents’ last years: “The Ongoing Vigil” and “Remembrance.” This is one of my Sunday spirit posts, less concerned with entrepreneurship than what is means to be human.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in July 2022
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in July 2022, theme is courage.
Independence Day 2022: The Spirit of Liberty
Some quotes and observations on the Declaration of Independence and the “Spirit of Liberty.”
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in June 2022
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in June 2022, the theme is Originality.