Foster the Product: the dos and don’ts of engaging with engineering
Engaging with engineering teams can be fraught for product managers—and the more technical the business the tricker the relationship can be. There is perhaps no... Read More
Foster the Product: How to implement OKRs in your organization
The OKR method—using “objectives and key results” to align organization, team and employee goals—is becoming increasingly prevalent in the product management world. The March edition... Read More
Foster the Product: Cracking the PM career
In a bonus edition of the UW Foster School’s monthly “Foster the Product” series, noted author and product leader Jackie Bavaro shared some of the... Read More
Foster the Product: Leading teams and aligning stakeholders toward a common vision
The role of a product manager resembles that of a football coach along several dimensions. Both lead teams of people with diverse skills and backgrounds.... Read More
Foster the Product: Choosing what not to build
When managing products, saying “no” is an important—but sometimes difficult—skill. Without it, time and resources can be sunk into products that will fail due to... Read More
Honor Roll: Foster faculty recognized for outstanding achievements in 2020
Even in this pandemic-altered year, faculty members of the UW Foster School of Business have earned numerous awards, accolades and appointments for excellence in research,... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.10: the death of Seattle?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc, the Seattle Growth Podcast has dedicated its 7th season to exploring whether Seattle will continue to be a... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.9: Release the Kraken!
Much has been lost during the COVID-19 crisis in the Seattle region. But even a global pandemic cannot stop the arrival of an NHL hockey... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast 7.8: pandemic resilience and the return of the Sonics
The COVID-19 pandemic has spelled the tragic loss of life or livelihood for many in the Pacific Northwest. But it also has stirred myriad demonstrations... Read More
Foster the Product: Working backwards from the customer
In the December edition of the UW Foster School’s monthly “Foster the Product” series, Jennifer Cast, the former VP of Amazon Books, discussed how her... Read More