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AKF Newsletter October 2023

CTO Accelerator - November 7-8

Our flagship course has a few remaining seats. Join us in Scottsdale, AZ for 2 days in person. Our founding partner, Marty Abbott, is one of the instructors. The optional remote sessions have new content covering best practices for:
  • Implementing Machine Intelligence into your organization
  • Splitting monoliths with Domain Driven Design

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AI/ML for Product Managers

In the ever-evolving digital era, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with traditional software products has ushered in a revolution, redefining how products are conceptualized, developed, and delivered. For product managers navigating this dynamic landscape, understanding the intricacies of AI/ML is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This article delves into:

  • the transformative role of AI/ML in product management,
  • illustrating its profound impact on user experiences, product lifecycles, and the broader industry trajectory,
  • empowering product professionals to harness the full potential of these cutting-edge technologies.

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Sales Excuse Driven Product Development

In today's fast-paced software development environment, the push for more features defines the roadmap of many products. At the core of this drive are often "sales excuse" driven product feature requests.

We will delve into this problematic cycle, exploring the pitfalls of a product development strategy driven more by sales excuses rather than by genuine user needs and objective business goals. As we'll see, the consequences of this approach can be damaging, not only to the product's evolution but also to the morale and well-being of the engineering teams behind it.

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