Sara Nguyen My greatest career achievement was when I was recognized as "GIF Master" for my GIFs in the company Slack channel. A close second is that I've written over 600,000 words in the past two years.

Stories by Sara Nguyen

Fiedler's Contingency Theory Of Leadership: Definition, Examples

Fiedler’s contingency theory of leadership: Definition, examples

Product Management

Learn how Fiedler’s contingency theory helps leaders adapt to different situations. Discover practical examples, key benefits, and step-by-step guidance.

Sara Nguyen
Jan 22, 2025 ⋅ 12 min read
What is quality function deployment (QFD)? Phases, example

What is quality function deployment? 4 phases and practical examples

Product Management

Quality function deployment (QFD) helps you validate whether you’re on the right path to satisfying your customers.

Sara Nguyen
Jan 20, 2025 ⋅ 10 min read
Preventing Project Bloat As A Product Manager

Preventing project bloat as a product manager

Product Management

Understanding the root causes of project bloat is essential for aiming to improve productivity and streamline workflows.

Sara Nguyen
Jan 16, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
Using Disagree And Commit For Collaborative Decision-Making

Using “disagree and commit” for collaborative decision-making

Product Management

“Disagree and commit” is a management principle that encourages team members to voice their opinions during the decision-making process.

Sara Nguyen
Dec 10, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
Understanding Detractors- Impact And Strategies

Understanding detractors: Impact and strategies

Product Management

Detractors have long-term effects like negative brand perception, reduced customer loyalty, and a decrease in sales.

Sara Nguyen
Nov 21, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read

The role of modularization in product management

Product Management

Interchangeable modules simplify development and allow for flexibility and customization without hurting the product’s functionality.

Sara Nguyen
Nov 1, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read
How Should Color Symbolism Shape Your UX Designs?

How should color symbolism shape your UX designs?

UX Design

Every color choice you make for your designs is more powerful than you think. I talk all about color symbolism in this blog.

Sara Nguyen
Oct 30, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read

An overview of the development process for launching a new product

Product Management

A successful launch creates a compelling narrative that highlights an unmet need in the market and then builds hype around the product.

Sara Nguyen
Oct 8, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read
Understanding Zero-to-One Product Development

Understanding zero-to-one product development

Product Management

Zero-to-one is all about creating something new. Move beyond iterations and build groundbreaking products that lead to entirely new markets.

Sara Nguyen
Sep 19, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read
Choosing the best color combinations for UX design

Choosing the best color combinations for UX design

UX Design

Colors in UI aren’t just decoration. They’re the key to emotional impact, readability, and accessibility. This blog breaks down how to pick colors that don’t just look good — they work for your users.

Sara Nguyen
Sep 11, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
Understanding the Product Market: A Complete Guide

Understanding the product market: A complete guide

Product Management

As a PM, you hold the key to bridging the gap between audience needs and the company’s product. And your most important tool in the process is understanding the product market.

Sara Nguyen
Aug 26, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read
Word-Of-Mouth Marketing- Strategies And Examples

Word-of-mouth marketing: Strategies and examples

Product Management

Word-of-mouth often takes a blend of advertising, product development, sales, and customer support to ensure growth.

Sara Nguyen
Aug 2, 2024 ⋅ 3 min read