Roles, Levels & Types

Roles, Levels & Types

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The Death of Product Management
The Death of Product Management
The Product Manager (PM) role has gained prominence in recent years as companies have embraced Agile methodologies to drive innovation and…
The Death of Product Management
The Age of the Super IC
The Age of the Super IC
Taste in building products is a function of energy and runs a real risk of waning if not cultivated properly.
The Age of the Super IC
Expert Generalists
Expert Generalists
Being an Expert Generalist should be treated as a first-class skill, one that can be assessed and taught.
Expert Generalists
Head of Design is Dead, Long Live the Head of Design!
Head of Design is Dead, Long Live the Head of Design!
As the design landscape changes, the traditional Head of Design role is evolving to meet new challenges. Today’s design leaders aren’t just delivering products; they’re amplifying team impact, shaping an innovation-focused culture, and working closely with business leaders to align on strategy. This article unpacks the shift, illustrating how design leadership is moving from tactical execution to strategic influence, bringing fresh value to growing organizations. Explore what this means for the future of design teams and how these changes drive long-term success.
Head of Design is Dead, Long Live the Head of Design!
Is Product Management the Same as UX Design?
Is Product Management the Same as UX Design?
Peter Merholz recently published a thought-provoking article suggesting that “Product Management is UX Design.” While this may hold in certain contexts, I believe it’s largely meant to spark debate rather than capture a broad truth.
Is Product Management the Same as UX Design?
The futility of labeling design roles
The futility of labeling design roles
There seem to be more UX-related titles than Marvel movies. Is the UX Designer label still relevant or should we evolve to something else?
The futility of labeling design roles
Product Designer vs Product Manager – Key Differences
Product Designer vs Product Manager – Key Differences
Successful products aren’t just built—they’re designed and managed with precision and collaboration. Two of the most crucial roles in this process are the product designer and the product manager. While both professionals work toward a common goal of delivering a product that meets user needs and drives business value, their roles, skill sets, and day-to-day
Product Designer vs Product Manager – Key Differences
Prototyping the path to Design Engineering • Slack Design
Prototyping the path to Design Engineering • Slack Design
If you work in design, you’ve probably already heard of design engineering. It’s not a new concept, and similar roles–such as Design Technologists, UI/UX Engineers, and Creative Technologists–have existed in software development for decades. These roles typically involve individuals with high proficiency in both design and engineering, tailored to meet organizational needs. At Slack, we […]
Prototyping the path to Design Engineering • Slack Design
Head of Design is dead, long live the Head of Design!
Head of Design is dead, long live the Head of Design!
The title is a play on the traditional proclamation made following the accession of a new monarch in various countries (i’m a brit so its familiar to me). The seemingly contradictory phrase…
Head of Design is dead, long live the Head of Design!
The Rise of the Design Engineer
The Rise of the Design Engineer
Having a Design Engineer (aka UX Engineer) on your team is a game changer. Attention to detail, product quality, velocity, all benefit from…
The Rise of the Design Engineer
Is Being a T-Shaped Designer Still Relevant?
Is Being a T-Shaped Designer Still Relevant?
Just a few years ago, being a T-shaped designer — someone with deep expertise in one area and broad knowledge across others — was the goal…
Is Being a T-Shaped Designer Still Relevant?
Why CIOs are the data guardians of the AI age
Why CIOs are the data guardians of the AI age
ServiceNow’s Adam Spearing gives advice for CIOs on managing the weighty role of data custodian in the age of artificial intelligence.
Why CIOs are the data guardians of the AI age
Why your company needs a chief AI officer
Why your company needs a chief AI officer
There has been a rise in the number of companies hiring chief AI officers to prepare for the tech-driven transformation of the workplace.
Why your company needs a chief AI officer