Tag: product leadership

  • Understanding the Role of Product in Media Companies and Tech Companies

    I enumerated the role of product management in my earlier article titled The Many Hats of Product Managers: Their Indispensable Hands-On Roles as Individual Contributors. I described the Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams to discuss the interplay of product management, software engineering, design & user research, data, and technology operations. One of…

  • From Vision & Concept in 2017 to Reality in 2023: The Evolution of AI in Journalism

    How AI can help with news storytelling In 2017, I shared my vision of how AI could revolutionize journalism by empowering journalists to create personalized storytelling experiences for readers. Back then, as chief technology & product officer at The Wall Street Journal, I envisioned AI crafting customized versions of a news story for different reader…

  • Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    I’m writing this article to share some insights on a topic that’s been crucial throughout my professional journey – Roles and Responsibilities in Digital Product Development. Over the years, I’ve been part of numerous product development processes in media companies and startups, which has helped me understand the integral role of structured processes and well-defined…

  • Project Estimation with T-Shirt Sizing & Evidence Based Scheduling Models for Scrum Teams

    Introduction Effective project estimation is crucial for successful project management. In the world of Agile software development, the T-shirt sizing model is a popular high-level estimation technique that helps predict project scope and resource allocation. In this blog post, I will discuss the T-shirt sizing model for Scrum teams, its limitations, and how it can…

  • The Creator’s Code by Amy Wilkinson (book review)

    The Creator’s Code by Amy Wilkinson (book review)

    Having played key roles in driving innovation and success in digital businesses at The Wall Street Journal as their chief product & technology officer and at The New York Times as CTO, I’ve always been intrigued by what sets successful creators apart. It was in this pursuit of knowledge that I read my friend Amy…

  • The Future of Journalism: How AI Can Assist Journalists and Create Compelling Storytelling Experiences

    The future of journalism is approaching, and it will be powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Throughout my career in news media, I’ve explored how AI can enhance journalism to create captivating storytelling experiences that not only engage readers but also encourage them to become paying subscribers. The Traditional Approach to Journalism Traditionally, journalism has followed…