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The Integration Principle: Why Structure, Not Talent, Is Killing Your Product Velocity

In the early 1900s, as the Industrial Revolution scaled, organizations faced a paradox: the bigger they got, the slower they moved. Managers assumed the solution was rigid hierarchy — clear chains of command and centralized decision-making. For manufacturing, it worked. For modern multidivisional organizations building hardware-software ecosystems, that same structure has created a new form […]

Change Management

Kurt Lewin’s Change Model

When comparing change models, Lewin’s model is the simplest. Originally developed by Kurt Lewin shortly before his death and published posthumously in the Human Resource Journal (Cummings, Bridgman, & Brown, 2015), the model breaks change down into three steps: Unfreeze, Change, and Refreeze. This model is considered the foundation of change management theory. While it […]

Change Management

Change Hurdles

Effective change management is crucial for success as a Product Leader. As a leader, you are continually advocating for a brighter future—for your products, your team, and the company as a whole. To help you manage change effectively, let’s examine how to identify and navigate the common challenges associated with it. In their article “Tipping […]

Change Management

Kotter’s Change Framework

The name John Kotter is frequently mentioned in discussions about change management. This is well-deserved, as Dr. Kotter—an author, Professor of Leadership Emeritus, and CEO of Kotter International—is recognized as a leading expert in leadership and change management. He is particularly known for his 8-step model, a proven methodology for embedding change within organizations. Many […]