"We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." — Marshall McLuhan
I make tools that force focus and help people think more clearly about their work:
- BIG ROCKS: A minimalist, browser-based roadmapping tool built on the "big rocks" principle: put sand in a jar first and the rocks won't fit, but rocks first and sand finds its way. Spend less time on work around the work, and create more clarity on what matters and when you'll ship it.
- Signal: A practical, visual guide for getting your ideas into the world: Based on the idea that "your ideas are only as good as your ability to communicate them", the book is designed to help you understand who you're speaking to, figure out exactly what you're trying to say, and articulate it as clearly and vividly as possible.
- THE PUBLIC SECTOR PRODUCT CANVAS: A strategic thinking framework designed specifically for government digital work, rather than optimising for increasing revenue or product market fit. Helps teams align on outcomes, constraints and coherence (how your product fits with what's happening right now).
Coming soon:
- THROUGHLINE: A browser-based tool for stress-testing your product vision. Can your team and your stakeholders articulate the vision in their own words? If not, you're not aligned.