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The Foundation: Product Organization
Putting a new product out in the market doesn't happen overnight. There are many key tasks that need to be addressed. But before any work...
Candice Gilzean
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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It's Game Day: Leading Complex Deployments
Whether it’s a large or small deployment, complex deployments can be tricky and stressful. I have found a few simple things that have...
Candice Gilzean
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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Check ✅. Check ✅. Nope ❌. Check ✅. - The Gap Analysis
Creating a new innovative product is something I thoroughly enjoy, but there are some instances when a product manager is helping bring...
Candice Gilzean
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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The Side Effect - Creating Designs without Negatively Impacting Others
As a design lead or architect we often must ensure our designs don’t cause side effects. If we aren’t careful we can negatively impact...
Candice Gilzean
Dec 11, 20222 min read
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Wait, you did what? - The Unseen Use Case
Some of us have never been there. But for those of us who have, it's always interesting to see how our users find remarkable ways to...
Candice Gilzean
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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The Burnout - Running on Fumes
The burnout is real, and most of us have been there. These are the times we find ourselves grabbing the bag of chips instead of the...
Candice Gilzean
Nov 11, 20222 min read
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The Unsung Heroes - Configuration Management and the Guy with Access to Production
Completing out this build series of blogs, I would be remiss if I didn't mention some of the key team members that keep products moving....
Candice Gilzean
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Noooooo, where did you come from?!? - The Unexpected Defect
We've all been there, our product has gone through rigorous testing and with glee we released to masses only to find a nagging defect...
Candice Gilzean
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Let it go - Phasing out old Code
Having a successful product is the expectation of every product manager. Now, we all know success is not promised to every product out...
Candice Gilzean
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Watch out! Behind you! - Backward Compatibility
We’re often taught to forget about the past and focus on the future, but when it comes to backward compatibility the exact opposite is in...
Candice Gilzean
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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The Eye Twinkle - Speedy Feature Deployments
Anyone who knows me, knows I like to do things quickly with quality. Don't get me wrong, I have great appreciation for unhurried,...
Candice Gilzean
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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In the Beginning
As an innovator my mind is swarming with ideas. I'm always imagining tools, apps, and technologies to improve the lives of others. I...
Candice Gilzean
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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