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The Case for Strategic Realism: Why You Shouldn't Abandon the Ideal (Even When It Hurts)

It is easy to dismiss modern product theory as 'out of touch' when you are drowning in bureaucracy. But giving up on the ideal isn't the answer—strategic realism is. Here is how to play the long game without losing your mind.

The Innovation Paradox: Why You Can't Measure a Paradigm Shift

We are obsessed with validation. But while data is excellent at optimising the present, it is often terrible at predicting the future. True innovation requires swapping the safety of metrics for the risk of conviction.

The Critical Mass of Belief: Why We Biologically Resist the Shift to Product

Robert Langdon’s latest adventure highlights a truth Thomas Kuhn taught us decades ago: paradigms don't shift because of data; they shift because of critical mass. We explore why leaders cling to the illusion of predictability, and why the 'Product' paradigm will eventually win.

AI Will Supercharge Your Value Stream, But Only If You Fix Your Architecture First

We often talk about AI writing code, but its real power lies in managing the flow of value. The catch? You can't apply a Ferrari engine to a horse-drawn cart. Here is why organisations must restructure to unlock the AI advantage.

A Product Management Manifesto for the AI Era

Agile won the war on delivery, but we are losing the peace on value. It is time for a new set of values that prioritises outcomes over outputs and learning over logistics.

Agile Governance: Changing the Rules Without Losing Control

Agile does not remove the need for governance. It changes how governance works so that it supports the flow of value, and must be tailored to each organisation rather than copied from traditional project management.

Product Management at the AI Turning Point: Why the Next Age Demands a New Role

AI is reshaping not just the products we build but the very nature of work itself. For Product Managers, this turning point demands a shift in mindset, moving beyond execution to strategy, ethics, and orchestration.

Scaling Agile Without Losing Its Soul: A Product Leader’s Perspective on SAFe, Flow, and Value Streams

How Product leaders can scale Agile organisations thoughtfully, leveraging frameworks like SAFe, Flow, and the Product Operating Model without losing Agile's core principles.

The Innovation-Killing Myth of Predictability

How our obsession with certainty is undermining our ability to innovate, and what we should do instead.

Understanding Before Arguing: Why Belief Without Evidence Is So Dangerous

Exploring the importance of intellectual humility, the dangers of belief without evidence, and how we can build better conversations in a divided world.

How Security and Data Governance Improve User Experience

Exploring how strong security practices and transparent data governance not only protect users but also build trust, enhance engagement, and create a better overall user experience.

Embracing Iterative Requirement Development in Product Ownership

How modern product teams can move beyond traditional requirement processes and embrace Agile, empirical, and iterative approaches for greater success.

Book Review: The Principles of Product Development Flow – A Masterclass in Modern Software Development Thinking

An in-depth review of Donald Reinertsen’s masterwork and why it’s essential reading for serious product managers.

From Project to Product: A Paradigm Shift for the Age of Software

A summary of Mik Kersten’s 'Project to Product,' exploring why traditional project models are failing and how the Flow Framework can help organizations thrive in the Age of Software.

What Lean Really Means

A clear and practical look at what Lean really means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how embracing true Lean principles can drive lasting customer value, quality, and continuous improvement.

Agile Isn’t What You Think

A deep dive into why most Agile implementations miss the point, how focusing on velocity over value undermines true agility, and what it really takes to embrace uncertainty and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Why Product Managers Should Trust Their Gut When Data Falls Short

Why great Product Managers know when to trust their intuition—especially when data is incomplete, unavailable, or unable to guide breakthrough innovation.