Still She Leads
@stillsheleads.bsky.social
Leader, Product Manager, Educated and Experienced in National Security, Training and Development, Forensic Psychology, Public Administration, and SAFe for Government
When features are linked to measurable business outcomes, product managers can prioritize smarter. For example, if Feature A is projected to improve retention by 10%, and Feature B has unclear value, A should win. Measurement removes guesswork.
June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When features are linked to measurable business outcomes, product managers can prioritize smarter. For example, if Feature A is projected to improve retention by 10%, and Feature B has unclear value, A should win. Measurement removes guesswork.
Without clear business outcomes, teams risk building features that functionally work but don’t matter.
June 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Without clear business outcomes, teams risk building features that functionally work but don’t matter.
In a world full of product noise, baseline metrics ground us in truth. They’re not flashy. They won’t win a hackathon. But they are essential if you want to prove business value, not just hope for it.
June 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In a world full of product noise, baseline metrics ground us in truth. They’re not flashy. They won’t win a hackathon. But they are essential if you want to prove business value, not just hope for it.
As product managers, we talk about delivering value, aligning to strategic objectives, and driving measurable impact. But here's the truth: you can’t measure progress if you don't take the time and effort to collect baseline metrics. You have to know where you are to know where you want to go.
June 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As product managers, we talk about delivering value, aligning to strategic objectives, and driving measurable impact. But here's the truth: you can’t measure progress if you don't take the time and effort to collect baseline metrics. You have to know where you are to know where you want to go.
When business owners fail to see the value in all teams, they are left to compete for attention and resources rather than align around common objectives and outcomes.
June 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
When business owners fail to see the value in all teams, they are left to compete for attention and resources rather than align around common objectives and outcomes.
If Business Owners think they’re “above” needing to understand SAFe, they become the weakest link.
June 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If Business Owners think they’re “above” needing to understand SAFe, they become the weakest link.
Business Owners also have to be trained in SAFe principles. If they aren't, they rely on or revert to traditional hierarchical behaviors, treating ART teams like Santa's elves fulfilling wish lists on Christmas Eve... Every want is a need, and every want is urgent.
June 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Business Owners also have to be trained in SAFe principles. If they aren't, they rely on or revert to traditional hierarchical behaviors, treating ART teams like Santa's elves fulfilling wish lists on Christmas Eve... Every want is a need, and every want is urgent.
Business Owners are not just stakeholders who give the final thumbs-up. They are a major part of the workflow and when they don't understand or disregard SAFe practices, they undermine the entire workflow.
June 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Business Owners are not just stakeholders who give the final thumbs-up. They are a major part of the workflow and when they don't understand or disregard SAFe practices, they undermine the entire workflow.