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Decision-Making

Leading Through Chaos

Crisis doesn't test how much you know β€” it tests how well you decide without knowing everything. This article presents a practical framework for leaders operating at 70% certainty, covering how to communicate decisively and turn uncertainty into momentum rather than paralysis.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 4, 2026

The Hidden Path From Procurement to Product Leadership

The move from procurement to product management looks unconventional β€” but it makes sense. This article explores why procurement builds the judgment, trade-off thinking, and credibility that many product leaders spend years trying to learn.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 15, 2026

Product Managers’ Procurement Blind Spot

Product managers often treat procurement as a final checkpoint. In reality, it's where many launches slow down or fail. Here are five mistakes PMs make β€” and what changes when procurement is involved early.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 13, 2026

Framework Agreements Shape Product Freedom

Most innovation dies in agreements nobody remembers negotiating.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 11, 2026

The Performance Trap

Two functions, both optimizing. Neither willing to admit what they're really protecting.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 9, 2026

Why Product Teams Fear Procurement Reviews

Not because they expose mistakesβ€”because they expose choices no one wants to defend.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 7, 2026