Watch out for CDP vendors claiming to have diverse connector catalogs that match up well against your stack. Tony Byrne on March 9, 2023 At a recent CDP demo I attended, a nervous client asked the vendor if they had a connector to Salesforce Sales Cloud. The vendor replied affirmatively, and the client breathed a … Continue reading The CDP connector myth
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The 5-year plan is a myth. Here’s what to do instead
By Danielle Doolen February 14, 2023 Five-year plans are a lie. They’re great in theory but, in practice, they can set you up for a world of disappointment. On paper, they help you get clear on what you want and provide direction in your career and life. But here’s my gripe with five-year plans: Most … Continue reading The 5-year plan is a myth. Here’s what to do instead
Laziness is a myth. Here’s how to escape toxic productivity culture
By Katina Bajaj February 13, 2023 What if I told you that laziness is a symptom, not the problem itself? It sounds radical, I know, but when we drill into the scientific literature, there isn’t any proof that laziness is more than an overused label. As a clinical psychology researcher and cofounder of a … Continue reading Laziness is a myth. Here’s how to escape toxic productivity culture
MarTech Salary and Career: The meritocracy myth vs. the real gender pay gap
Woman in martech earn an average of 0.70?for every $1 a man earns. Constantine von Hoffman on June 15, 2022 One of the myths about the tech sector is that it’s a meritocracy, where people are primarily judged and rewarded on ability. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The gender pay gap is just one example. … Continue reading MarTech Salary and Career: The meritocracy myth vs. the real gender pay gap
Myth or Truth: AI is Reshaping the Digital Marketing Industry?
Dave Sutton April 2, 2021 Is AI reshaping the digital marketing industry? Yes! In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital entity in the realms of digital marketing, with digital marketers across the globe leveraging AI to streamline and optimize digital marketing campaigns and gain client loyalty in the digital age. For most … Continue reading Myth or Truth: AI is Reshaping the Digital Marketing Industry?
The Myth of the Agile Project Manager
Anthony Mersino January 27, 2021 Between Santa Claus, Big Foot and the Agile Project Manager, which exists? Few people argue for the existence of Big Foot or Santa Claus, though most believe that Agile Project Managers exist. I would contend that none of them exist, especially the Agile project manager. (BTW we used a photo … Continue reading The Myth of the Agile Project Manager
Same Product = Same Team: Myth or Fact?
Daria Bagina — January 19, 2020 The Scrum Guide is quite clear on one important thing: for one product there is only one Product Owner and only one Product Backlog: “[The Product Backlog] is the single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product.” “The Product Owner is the sole person … Continue reading Same Product = Same Team: Myth or Fact?
Same Product = Same Team: Myth of Fact?
Daria Bagina — January 17, 2020 The Scrum Guide is quite clear on one important thing: for one product there is only one Product Owner and only one Product Backlog: “[The Product Backlog] is the single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product.” “The Product Owner is the sole person … Continue reading Same Product = Same Team: Myth of Fact?
Are You Falling for the Myth of “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail”?
Gleb Tsipursky — November 12, 2019 Follow @Gleb_Tsipursky You probably heard the business advice of “failing to plan is planning to fail.” That phrase is a misleading myth at best and actively dangerous at worst. Making plans is important, but our gut reaction is to plan for the best-case outcomes, ignoring the high likelihood that … Continue reading Are You Falling for the Myth of “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail”?
The Wall is a Myth: Getting Closer to Your Customer Through Outsourcing
Andrew O’Brien — August 21, 2019 — August 21, 2019 For brand-conscious organizations who have never outsourced before, there’s a common fear that putting your customer care in the hands of an outsourced partner effectively builds a wall between you and your customer. We get the reasoning – after all, your customers are your most … Continue reading The Wall is a Myth: Getting Closer to Your Customer Through Outsourcing