Author: Ola Ajayi

Five Powerful Ways to Build a High-Performing Team

By Ola Ajayi

What are the most powerful ways to build a high-performing team? I’ve noticed three common mistakes that most product leaders make when building a team. They pull in typical random heads that need to be micro-managed to perfection, handpick people who are good at what they do individually but micro-manage them without decision-making authority, or…

What makes a Good Product Strategy and a Bad Product Strategy

By Ola Ajayi

Product strategy is the detailed outline demonstrating what your product aims to achieve. It includes how you plan to create the product, how it will impact buyers, and how it helps achieve your business goals. A great product strategy sets the tone for the tactical and/or technical things that need to be done so that…

Powerful Soft skills every Product Manager ought to have

By Ola Ajayi

No matter where you’re at in your PM journey, you’ve likely heard that to be a successful Product Manager, you need to identify powerful and necessary soft skills that will help you stand out in your role. This isn’t limited to Senior Leaders or higher Executives. I’ve heard people say that they don’t need to…

Product vs. project vs program manager: How to differentiate?

By Ola Ajayi

SummaryA product manager is the chief in charge of developing a product, working with timelines and communicating with the shareholders. A project manager is in charge of managing and cordinating projects. While a program manager coordinates multiple projects activities without being directly in charge. In this article, you’ll learn key differences between the three PMs.…

Powerful Ways to Communicate With Stakeholders As A Product Manager

By Ola Ajayi

If you’re a product manager, you’ll likely understand the need to communicate properly with the stakeholders for the success of your product launch. One of the main reasons, I’ve discovered that could lead to the failure of a product is that there is a bridge in the stakeholder communication. From employees to first-time customers. Understanding…

Navigating Uncertainty: The Rise of Product Operations Teams in 2023

By Ola Ajayi

Navigating Uncertainty: The Rise of Product Operations Teams in 2023 In today’s fast-paced business world, product-led growth is the key to success. As product teams expand and features increase, customer feedback piles up, and the development and communication process becomes more complex, leading to poor product experience delivery. This is where the rise of Product…

How Composable Commerce is Revolutionizing E-Commerce Solutions

By Ola Ajayi

How Composable Commerce is Revolutionizing E-Commerce Solutions As the digital world continues to expand, businesses must adapt to new technological advancements to stay competitive in the e-commerce industry. The traditional monolithic e-commerce platforms are no longer able to keep up with the pace of innovation. This is where composable commerce comes in. Composable commerce is…

Leadership Trends in 2023.

By Ola Ajayi

Leadership Trends in 2023. Leadership Trends in 2023.​ As companies continue to navigate the challenges of the digital age, there is a growing need for leaders who can inspire and guide their teams through change. This means developing a clear vision and strategy, communicating effectively, and building solid relationships with team members. Key Leadership Trends…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends in 2023

By Ola Ajayi

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends in 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends in 2023 As the tech industry has faced increased scrutiny for its lack of diversity and inclusion, there has been a push to create more inclusive and diverse teams and environments. This includes hiring a more diverse workforce and creating policies and practices…

Product Management Trends in 2023

By Ola Ajayi

Product Management Trends in 2023 Product Management Trends in 2023 Product management plays a vital role in the success of companies in the tech industry. Research shows that a fully optimized Product manager could increase company profits by more than 34%. A significant trend that led the product management drive in 2022 was product-led growth…