Introduction Why do once‑useful platforms and products that delighted users slowly become hollow shells that prioritise growth over quality? That slow decline — called enshittification by Cory …
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How to Ride the AI Wave Without Repeating Past Tech Mistakes
Can companies harness the current AI surge and still build products that last? The short answer is: yes — but only if leaders treat this moment as a technology cycle, not a silver bullet. Too often …
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How to Build Responsible, Scalable AI Tutors: A Practical Playbook for Product Leaders
Can AI tutors scale across millions of learners without eroding trust or quality? That’s the question keeping product leaders awake. AI in education promises personalised learning at unprecedented …
Framing Product Transformation So Leaders Say Yes: What SVPG’s Approach Teaches Change Agents
How do you nudge a large organisation to change without triggering defensive leadership instincts? That question sits at the heart of every product transformation I’ve seen. A recent piece on John …
Designing for Repair: What Product Leaders Must Do Now to Stay Ahead of the EU Right‑to‑Repair Shift
How many products in your portfolio are designed to be fixed rather than replaced? The EU’s new Right‑to‑Repair directive is no longer a policy debate — it’s a business reality that will reshape …
Why the Product Trio Alone Won’t Deliver Outcomes — and What Leaders Must Do Instead
Introduction Is assembling a product trio — product manager, designer and engineer — really the silver bullet for product success? Many organisations assume that putting the right job titles together …