TL;DR: 20 Questions from New Scrum Master to Product Owner From Scrum master to product owner, this set of questions addresses the future collaboration between the both and the rest of the team. The questions have been modeled after some basic principles, that high performing teams have in common. (You can read more on this topic in Marty Cagan’s post Product Success.) 20 Questions to […]

COVID-19 has affected the whole planet – every country, every business, and every person. We all are striving for the improvement of the current situation and we all will need to adapt to changes. Pandemic won’t be eternal, so people will have to go back to reality. However, this reality might not be what you’ve expected. Thousands of people have lost their jobs and don’t […]

The SEC’s Reg BI (Regulation Best Interest) comes into force in June 2020. Are you ready to communicate plainly with retail investors? The Reg BI rule refers to “plain English” no less than 6 times. For example, you’ll find this on page 32; “the relationship summary should be concise and direct, and firms must use plain English”. Given the push towards transparency, a plain English […]

Though most manufacturers and distributors understand the need for a good supply chain strategy, very few actually have one. Ask for a formal plan that details a company’s approach to managing its supply chain over a multi-year period, and you’ll often find yourself empty-handed. Despite this, crafting and implementing a well-developed strategy is vital to staying competitive. Because your supply chain underlies all aspects of […]

Today’s business environment is heavily influenced by the “FUD factor,” or fear, uncertainty, and doubt. When FUD creeps in, the funding sneaks out and therefore restricts the ability for many businesses to access capital. It’s times like this where the planning, discipline, and the fiscal responsibility of maintaining a healthy balance sheet will be most beneficial. Companies that have operated using sound accounting principles will […]

Branding Packaging Allows You to Excite Customers and Improve Products’ Value E-commerce packaging doesn’t always get a lot of love, but it can make all the difference to the success of a brand and enjoyment by customers. It’s one of the most under-utilized marketing tools for any online brand, but we’re here to help you take advantage of it. A branded packaging experience presents your […]

Logistics might not be the first industry mentioned at your child’s career day in school, but it is a large and exciting industry which supports every other conceivable human need. That’s not an understatement. Without logistics, food wouldn’t get to the stores where people buy groceries and items wouldn’t make it to large chain stores (or mom and pop businesses, for that matter). Virtually all […]

’s an unfortunate byproduct of the COVID-19 crisis. Ill health of and the ultimate passing of brands. Current market conditions attributed to COVID-19 have decimated some company revenues and are pushing already-struggling companies over the edge into Chapter 11. But as marketers and brand consultants, recent Chapter 11 filings by brands like J. Crew, Neiman Marcus, and most recently, J.C. Penney DID NOT come as […]

Fintechs continue to snap at the heels of big banks, eating up market share steadily at the expense of long-standing incumbents. Their strength? The ability to leverage digital to act fast, respond to customer imperatives, and re-invent themselves, often multiple times in a short timeframe. Innovation-driven mindset and nimbleness helps Fintech to quash high street banks. In the banking sector, nearly 60% of transactions still […]

The process of bringing a new product to market can seem long and daunting, and might be enough to put you off getting started. By breaking it down into 12 steps, you can see that it could be easier than you think to turn your great idea into a final product. Step 1: Product Concept This is where you begin to flesh out your basic […]