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Stories by Robert Drury

How A Workback Schedule Can Optimize Your Project Planning

How a workback schedule can optimize your project planning

Product Management

A workback schedule involves creating a timeline in reverse, starting with the project completion date and working your way back through.

Robert Drury
Oct 25, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
Understanding 6 9s: The Gold Standard Of System Availability

Understanding 6 9s: The gold standard of system availability

Product Management

6 9s is the delivery of availability at a rate of 99.9999 percent, which is the equivalent of no more than 31.5 seconds of unavailability.

Robert Drury
Sep 13, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
10 Essential Project Management Skills To Add To Your Resume

10 essential project management skills to add to your resume

Product Management

By definition, if you’re already in or transitioning into a product management role, you likely already possess many of the skills needed for successful project management.

Robert Drury
Jul 28, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
Group Dynamics Definition Examples Theory

Understanding group dynamics: Definition, theory, and examples

Product Management

Group dynamics are the behaviors and psychological dimensions that occur between or within a social group.

Robert Drury
Jun 14, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
What Is A Scrum Master Responsibilities Skills And More

What is a scrum master? Responsibilities, skills, and more

Product Management

Everything you need to know about the role of the scrum master, including the job description, responsibilities, and certifications to explore if you’re looking to become a scrum master.

Robert Drury
May 22, 2023 ⋅ 10 min read
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory Of Motivation-Hygiene: An Overview

Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation-hygiene: An overview

Product Management

How can you be satisfied with your job, but also dissatisfied at the same time? Herzberg’s two-factor theory explores this paradox.

Robert Drury
May 10, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
What Is Exploratory Testing Benefits And How It Works

What is exploratory testing? Benefits and how it works

Product Management

A main benefit of exploratory testing is that it provides a great opportunity to learn about the application and fill in any missing knowledge gaps.

Robert Drury
Mar 30, 2023 ⋅ 4 min read
Using RAID Logs For Strategic Project Documentation (With Template)

Using RAID logs for strategic project documentation (with template)

Product Management

A RAID log is the perfect tool to anticipate and track all the risks, actions, issues, and decisions revolving a project.

Robert Drury
Jan 18, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
4 Laws And Effects That Govern User Behavior

4 laws and effects that govern user behavior

Product Management

We’ll introduce you to four of the most impactful laws, effects, and principles that influence user behavior: the Von Restorff effect, Miller’s law, Hick’s law, and the aesthetic-usability effect.

Robert Drury
Nov 30, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
What Is Product Portfolio Management?

What is product portfolio management?

Product Management

Product portfolio managers oversee all of a company’s products in the market and analyze how these products should be positioned to deliver the best results.

Robert Drury
Oct 11, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
What Is A Business Roadmap And How To Create One

What is a business roadmap and how to create one with examples

Product Management

The vision outlined in a well-written business roadmap gives focus and support to the entire organization and ensures that all areas of the business are driving toward the same destination.

Robert Drury
Sep 28, 2022 ⋅ 5 min read
8 Product Management Books That Should Be On Every PM’s Shelf

8 product management books that should be on every PM’s shelf

Product Management

No matter where you are in your career, you can learn a lot from these product management books written by some of the best to ever do it.

Robert Drury
Aug 19, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read