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Postlight
Best of “Today I Learned” in 2022
A roundup of tidbits and useful tips from Postlight’s #TIL Slack channel.
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Product
Product and Project Managers Are Different Types of Captains
Clarifying the murky waters once and for all.
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Engineering
End the Tyranny of a Limited Backend
The backend’s purpose is to power the user experience — not limit it.
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Leadership
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Leadership
Three Ways to Be the Thermostat
Great leaders set the temperature, especially when stress is high.
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Leadership
Dear Optimistic Leaders: Make Paranoid Plans
Great plans account for when things don’t go according to plan.
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Leadership
Why I Love Writing as a Leadership Tool
To drive alignment and get to decisions faster — write it down.
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Leadership
Great Leaders Tell Stories
Persuade, problem-solve, and plot a path forward through storytelling.
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Strategy
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Strategy
Introducing The QORE Handbook for Digital Leaders
Clarifying questions for digital leaders making great software.
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Strategy
How to Write a Compelling Product Vision
A step-by-step guide to winning over even the most uptight investors.
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Strategy
How to Turn Anxiety Into Great Performances at Work
Lessons learned from a career spent onstage.
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Design
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Design
A Creative’s Approach to Leading Design Workshops
37 ways to navigate the deep space of design thinking.
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Design
A Designer’s Guide to Taking Great Notes
Boost your note taking skills for more impactful design research.
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Design
Using RACI in Design Management
A scalable system to manage your growing team.
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