Each week I scour articles, wading through the dogs, and bringing you the best insights to help product managers and innovators be heroes.

Why does product management fail? This is not talking about the fail-fast notion of learning quickly. No, this is when product management as a whole fails to move a product team in a way to create what is expected and needed. Find out more at https://veamly.com/why-1-failure

Some of the best blogs for product managers. I might be a bit offended that my “blog” is not on this list, but it is more of a podcast than blog, and as a podcast it has made some pretty good lists. So, if you are interested in product management blogs, check this out… https://arc.applause.com/2017/05/31/10-best-blogs-product-management/

Trello is a simple and powerful tool for product managers – 10 ways to use it. From creating roadmaps to tracking projects, Trello offers flexibility and ease of use, making it a go-to tool for many jobs. Read 10 ways product managers can use it at https://medium.com/tradecraft-traction/10-ways-to-use-trello-for-product-management-db520b95dd9d

UX, prototyping, and product management. This is a short reading list of articles related to product management and UX – helpful stuff. https://3aayaam.com/2017/05/30/ux-design-interactive-prototyping-must-read-blogs-in-may/

5 quick lessons in innovation, starting with speed. Using speed, Google Venture’s SPRINT process, creating the right mix and more can lead to innovations that matter to customers. Read the five short lessons at https://www.aeb.com/blog/2017/05/31/self-tests-on-innovation-tools/

The difference between economic enriching innovation and stagnation. Innovations effect on society deserves attention. We have not seen innovation at the levels of the industrial revolution since the introduction of the Internet. This article frames the issue well… https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/view/articles/2017-05-28/innovation-won-t-overcome-stagnation

5 reasons corporate innovation labs are failing. Companies have created innovation labs at a stunning pace in the last two years. If you work for a large organization, there is a good chance you have a lab. Many are now quietly going away or will be soon. Why? Here is five reasons they are failing: https://www.intrapreneurshipconference.com/innovation-labs-flying-failing/

How does innovation really happen? This is an excerpt from the new book, Mapping Innovation: A Playbook for Navigating a Disruptive Age, by Greg Satell. I interviewed Greg, which also is the podcast episode below for the week – enjoy! Find the excerpt at: https://www.inc.com/greg-satell/how-does-innovation-really-happen.html