Tag: Tactics

15+ years ago, I sat in a small windowless room and tried to convince a bunch of hyper-smart startup people to give me a shot at being a first-time rookie PM despite zero PM experience whatsoever. Eventually, the CEO showed up to have a brief chat, usually a sign that I had successfully tricked t...

Collaboration is a good thing. There will be no one in the technology industry saying otherwise. As a rule of thumb, most companies and software engineering organizations are organized in cross-functional teams, allowing people in different disciplines to work together towards the same outcome. H...

Part of this is a by-product of running larger companies successfully. As the company size grows, you need to elevate yourself out of the weeds and towards a more long-term view. But another part is the importance of balancing short-term, tactical work with long-term strategic intent. Although...

In every interaction, others subconsciously assess how trustworthy, competent, and friendly we are. So — how do you come across on Zoom? Are you able to create connection through the screen? To be your best, learn these Zoom tactics: Put a stack of books under your laptop, if you&rsqu...

At the time of writing, Barcelona just concluded their final match of the 2019/20 La Liga season and defeated Alavés 5–0. Unfortunately for them, they finished in second 5 points behind a defensively-sound but by no means stellar Real Madrid. The team seems to be in a state of turmoil a...

The pharmaceutical industry has a reputation for being slow to adapt. While other sectors have transformed digitally, pharma marketing often clings to traditional tactics, relying on glossy brochures and physician conferences. But the future is knocking, and it’s time for life sciences to join...

The Oblique Order was a revolutionary advancement in ancient Greek warfare. Prior to its adoption, hoplite formations clashed head-on, with victory determined by the number of ranks and unit quality. However, the Oblique Order altered this norm. At the Battle of Leuctra, the brilliant Theban general...

One of the oldest and most effective laws of storytelling is to take three swings at your topic. The first one is a miss, the second fouls off, the third sails away over the bleachers. You know the deal. Three wishes, three little pigs, three bears, three wise men. As a photographer, I fo...

Investigating the Consequences of Hamas’ Tactics against Israel The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East has garnered international attention for years. Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, has been using various tactics in their fight against Israel, including launc...