If you’ve never seen Steve Johnson of Pragmatic Marketing speak, then you are truly missing out. Seriously, the Cranky Product Manager kids you not. He is one frakin’ hilarious dude. Very, very funny while oh-so-in-touch with the inane nature of real-world product management. The Cranky Product Manager once saw him speak, and afterward – no lie – she had to switch out her jeans for a less damp pair.
So, the call to arms. Go vote for Steve. Make him one of the speakers for the awesomely magnificent Business of Software conference.
After Steve wins this select-a-speaker contest, which he undoubtedly will thanks to all of you, beg the powers-that-be for some budget, and go hear his talk.
You will not be disappointed, the Cranky PM assures you.
Just remember to bring an extra change of clothes.
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I think the link might be bad. . . I for one will be happy to vote for Steve. Funny, yes. Insightful, oh yes. Pee-inducing, well, hmm.
I already voted – but I would definitely support the Steve Johnson for Pres. campaign too.
“Steve Johnson” is to “My idol” as “The Cranky PM” is to “How did you crawl into my head and put a humorous voice to all my product management frustrations?” (Are you me?)
Here’s a link directly to the Software Idol contest: a href=”http://businessofsoftware.org/softwareidol.aspx“ rel=”nofollow”http://businessofsoftware.org/softwareidol.aspx/a
Miss Michin,
How did you know. YES! The Cranky Product Manager _IS_ You. Which is you and she adore each other so…
Thx for the direct link.
I have taken Steve’s PPM course, he is definitely very funny but his talk is so on the surface. Cannot recommend him. Sorry!
Steve did win a place at the Software Idol event which is at 1:15 on Monday, October 29 at the Business of Software event http://businessofsoftware.org/schedule.html.