Dec 11, 2024
One of the biggest game-changers in my career has been learning to think through writing. I used to spend so much time just “thinking” about problems without making any real progress.
Now, I write the problem down. I refine it, tweak it, explore it from different angles, visualise it and ask ChatGPT for new angles. Once that's clear, I map out ways to solve it - my plan. But I don't stop there.
Real understanding of the problem comes through action. Progress brings the most valuable insights.
Problem-solving isn't linear. You can't fully define a problem until you start solving it and you can't predict when it'll be fully defined - or resolved.
Clarity comes as you move forward.
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I'm a father of 3 from Sydney, a product and technology leader. I write about leadership, product management, technology and the messy reality of making work work.
I'm currently building and experimenting with a mildly alarming number of things. I also work as a fractional product leader, stepping in where the founder or CEO is still carrying product decisions on their own, and offer 1:1 product leadership coaching for senior PMs and emerging product leaders. I founded SoundingBoard, practical peer exchange for product people. Connect via LinkedIn, or follow me on X.
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