Chris Compston
@chriscompston.bsky.social
I build great product operating models, so you can build great products
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Product Excellence Isn't Accidental
Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
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Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
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🎄🎅🏻 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I hope you are all going to enjoy the end of year break, I'm planning to totally switch of and relax with family and friends. 📵
See you all in 2026 ... something exciting is coming! 📚
I hope you are all going to enjoy the end of year break, I'm planning to totally switch of and relax with family and friends. 📵
See you all in 2026 ... something exciting is coming! 📚
December 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🎄🎅🏻 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I hope you are all going to enjoy the end of year break, I'm planning to totally switch of and relax with family and friends. 📵
See you all in 2026 ... something exciting is coming! 📚
I hope you are all going to enjoy the end of year break, I'm planning to totally switch of and relax with family and friends. 📵
See you all in 2026 ... something exciting is coming! 📚
Love this. If I knew anything about … well … all of this, I’d love to give it a go
youtu.be/UCHQCaAtMd8?...
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I Built a Cute Virtual Pet That Hunts Wi-Fi
YouTube video by CiferTech
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December 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Love this. If I knew anything about … well … all of this, I’d love to give it a go
youtu.be/UCHQCaAtMd8?...
youtu.be/UCHQCaAtMd8?...
10% will dislike you no matter what.
10% will love you no matter what.
80% are undecided - that’s where your energy belongs.
Don’t chase critics or preach to the choir. Focus on the 80% who are open, listening, and reachable.
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10% will love you no matter what.
80% are undecided - that’s where your energy belongs.
Don’t chase critics or preach to the choir. Focus on the 80% who are open, listening, and reachable.
💙
December 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
10% will dislike you no matter what.
10% will love you no matter what.
80% are undecided - that’s where your energy belongs.
Don’t chase critics or preach to the choir. Focus on the 80% who are open, listening, and reachable.
💙
10% will love you no matter what.
80% are undecided - that’s where your energy belongs.
Don’t chase critics or preach to the choir. Focus on the 80% who are open, listening, and reachable.
💙
Those times are very much over
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Those times are very much over
Last week we had our fourth Product Ops Leaders Forum call.
We had an international group of Product Ops Directors and Heads Of to discuss the challenges and themes of hiring talent in the space.
💜 As ever it was an engaging and open conversation; productopsleaders.substack.com/p/hiring-pro...
We had an international group of Product Ops Directors and Heads Of to discuss the challenges and themes of hiring talent in the space.
💜 As ever it was an engaging and open conversation; productopsleaders.substack.com/p/hiring-pro...
Hiring Product Ops Talent
What Product Ops leaders look for when building their teams
productopsleaders.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Last week we had our fourth Product Ops Leaders Forum call.
We had an international group of Product Ops Directors and Heads Of to discuss the challenges and themes of hiring talent in the space.
💜 As ever it was an engaging and open conversation; productopsleaders.substack.com/p/hiring-pro...
We had an international group of Product Ops Directors and Heads Of to discuss the challenges and themes of hiring talent in the space.
💜 As ever it was an engaging and open conversation; productopsleaders.substack.com/p/hiring-pro...
15 years since I last used Adobe InDesign. While it feels way more cumbersome than it used to, I'm surprised at how much my muscle memory for keyboard shortcuts has lasted!
📝 Writing the Make the Product Shift Reference Guide.
Details on chriscompston.com if you're interested to know more!
📝 Writing the Make the Product Shift Reference Guide.
Details on chriscompston.com if you're interested to know more!
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
15 years since I last used Adobe InDesign. While it feels way more cumbersome than it used to, I'm surprised at how much my muscle memory for keyboard shortcuts has lasted!
📝 Writing the Make the Product Shift Reference Guide.
Details on chriscompston.com if you're interested to know more!
📝 Writing the Make the Product Shift Reference Guide.
Details on chriscompston.com if you're interested to know more!
I’m not sure the “ex-[enter cool company name]” has ever been that impressive, but it’s even less so nowadays.
December 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I’m not sure the “ex-[enter cool company name]” has ever been that impressive, but it’s even less so nowadays.
I knew the hiring was a mess right now … but damn 😆
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I knew the hiring was a mess right now … but damn 😆
"2025 [Anything] Wrapped!"
Damn, come up with your own ideas, at least a different word.
Damn, come up with your own ideas, at least a different word.
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"2025 [Anything] Wrapped!"
Damn, come up with your own ideas, at least a different word.
Damn, come up with your own ideas, at least a different word.
This alignment is wild
December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This alignment is wild
Product Excellence Isn't Accidental
Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
chriscompston.substack.com/p/product-ex...
Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
chriscompston.substack.com/p/product-ex...
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Product Excellence Isn't Accidental
Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
chriscompston.substack.com/p/product-ex...
Every product organisation needs one person who is focused on how it operates
chriscompston.substack.com/p/product-ex...
I find it hilarious that websites and apps are still adding the falling snow in December. Damn, I was doing that 20 years ago. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I find it hilarious that websites and apps are still adding the falling snow in December. Damn, I was doing that 20 years ago. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
My latest newsletter is out!
The two main topics I cover this month;
🚀 High-Performing Product Teams by Design - who owns your product operating model?
🎯 Optimising your Capabilities - start to think about the system and view it as a whole
chriscompston.substack.com/p/1125-novem...
The two main topics I cover this month;
🚀 High-Performing Product Teams by Design - who owns your product operating model?
🎯 Optimising your Capabilities - start to think about the system and view it as a whole
chriscompston.substack.com/p/1125-novem...
11.25 November Review
Who owns the operating model in your product organisation?
chriscompston.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
My latest newsletter is out!
The two main topics I cover this month;
🚀 High-Performing Product Teams by Design - who owns your product operating model?
🎯 Optimising your Capabilities - start to think about the system and view it as a whole
chriscompston.substack.com/p/1125-novem...
The two main topics I cover this month;
🚀 High-Performing Product Teams by Design - who owns your product operating model?
🎯 Optimising your Capabilities - start to think about the system and view it as a whole
chriscompston.substack.com/p/1125-novem...
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A little ramble on the value of tracking interruptions over tracking time on task. adrianhoward.com/posts/track-...
Don't Track Tasks. Track Interruptions.
TL;DR: Instead of tracking your time, try tracking the interruptions instead.
adrianhoward.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A little ramble on the value of tracking interruptions over tracking time on task. adrianhoward.com/posts/track-...
Every product organisation needs someone that is thinking about how they operate.
It doesn’t have to be a Product Ops person, although that certainly helps.
But someone needs to be spending at least 75% of their time optimising product practices. It’s no longer good enough to leave that to chance.
It doesn’t have to be a Product Ops person, although that certainly helps.
But someone needs to be spending at least 75% of their time optimising product practices. It’s no longer good enough to leave that to chance.
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Every product organisation needs someone that is thinking about how they operate.
It doesn’t have to be a Product Ops person, although that certainly helps.
But someone needs to be spending at least 75% of their time optimising product practices. It’s no longer good enough to leave that to chance.
It doesn’t have to be a Product Ops person, although that certainly helps.
But someone needs to be spending at least 75% of their time optimising product practices. It’s no longer good enough to leave that to chance.
✨ Ready to make 2026 a breakthrough year?
My coaching blends a practical approach with 20 years of experience across.
🗺️ A clear and confident plan
🧭 Develop strong communication, influence and leadership skills
🏎️ Meaningful career momentum
Book a FREE discovery call: chriscompston.com/letschat
My coaching blends a practical approach with 20 years of experience across.
🗺️ A clear and confident plan
🧭 Develop strong communication, influence and leadership skills
🏎️ Meaningful career momentum
Book a FREE discovery call: chriscompston.com/letschat
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
✨ Ready to make 2026 a breakthrough year?
My coaching blends a practical approach with 20 years of experience across.
🗺️ A clear and confident plan
🧭 Develop strong communication, influence and leadership skills
🏎️ Meaningful career momentum
Book a FREE discovery call: chriscompston.com/letschat
My coaching blends a practical approach with 20 years of experience across.
🗺️ A clear and confident plan
🧭 Develop strong communication, influence and leadership skills
🏎️ Meaningful career momentum
Book a FREE discovery call: chriscompston.com/letschat
My battle with the Scope Creep lasted for 6 sprints and was ultimately consumed by the darkness. Can anyone save this cursed project? scope-creep.xyz/share/lantern #theScopeCreep
The Scope Creep
A chilling tale of deliverables, deadlines and doomed decisions
scope-creep.xyz
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
My battle with the Scope Creep lasted for 6 sprints and was ultimately consumed by the darkness. Can anyone save this cursed project? scope-creep.xyz/share/lantern #theScopeCreep
🇱🇹 This week I'll be in Lithuania! It will be my first time visiting the country as I open the Product Leaders conference in Vilnius on Thursday with my keynote - 'Make the Product Shift'.
👉 The event is SOLD OUT in person, you can still get the online ones here: konferencijos.vz.lt/produktu-vad...
👉 The event is SOLD OUT in person, you can still get the online ones here: konferencijos.vz.lt/produktu-vad...
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🇱🇹 This week I'll be in Lithuania! It will be my first time visiting the country as I open the Product Leaders conference in Vilnius on Thursday with my keynote - 'Make the Product Shift'.
👉 The event is SOLD OUT in person, you can still get the online ones here: konferencijos.vz.lt/produktu-vad...
👉 The event is SOLD OUT in person, you can still get the online ones here: konferencijos.vz.lt/produktu-vad...
Yesterday I had the pleasure of introducing my new talk 'Make the Product Shift', and sharing my approach of shifting from project delivery to product impact.
You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peX...
You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peX...
The Essential Shift: From Project Delivery to Product Impact with Chris Compston
YouTube video by UXCam: Product Analytics
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October 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of introducing my new talk 'Make the Product Shift', and sharing my approach of shifting from project delivery to product impact.
You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peX...
You can watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peX...
Are we all here pretending that rapid prototyping is a new thing?
If we forget that the output is simply a prototype, that needs testing with users, the market is going to be a mess of poorly designed, buggy products.
Vibe coding, is jus prototyping with new tools.
If we forget that the output is simply a prototype, that needs testing with users, the market is going to be a mess of poorly designed, buggy products.
Vibe coding, is jus prototyping with new tools.
October 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Are we all here pretending that rapid prototyping is a new thing?
If we forget that the output is simply a prototype, that needs testing with users, the market is going to be a mess of poorly designed, buggy products.
Vibe coding, is jus prototyping with new tools.
If we forget that the output is simply a prototype, that needs testing with users, the market is going to be a mess of poorly designed, buggy products.
Vibe coding, is jus prototyping with new tools.
I'd never attended a Women in Tech event before.
As the only man, I realised what events must have been for women forcing themselves into an industry dominated by us.
Is there true equity across the tech industry? No, but we are getting there, slowly.
It's the men in the room to expedite this.
As the only man, I realised what events must have been for women forcing themselves into an industry dominated by us.
Is there true equity across the tech industry? No, but we are getting there, slowly.
It's the men in the room to expedite this.
October 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I'd never attended a Women in Tech event before.
As the only man, I realised what events must have been for women forcing themselves into an industry dominated by us.
Is there true equity across the tech industry? No, but we are getting there, slowly.
It's the men in the room to expedite this.
As the only man, I realised what events must have been for women forcing themselves into an industry dominated by us.
Is there true equity across the tech industry? No, but we are getting there, slowly.
It's the men in the room to expedite this.
Mass layoffs, tough economy, the rise of AI … even more concerning - these pressures are reshaping hiring.
Where is the evidence of care from companies? Where is the investment in inclusive hiring, meaningful culture, or a safe and supportive workplace?
chriscompston.substack.com/p/tech-hirin...
Where is the evidence of care from companies? Where is the investment in inclusive hiring, meaningful culture, or a safe and supportive workplace?
chriscompston.substack.com/p/tech-hirin...
Tech Hiring is Unravelling
A closer look at the hidden shifts in hiring, from the decline of generalists to broken interviews processes that are reshaping the future of work.
chriscompston.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Mass layoffs, tough economy, the rise of AI … even more concerning - these pressures are reshaping hiring.
Where is the evidence of care from companies? Where is the investment in inclusive hiring, meaningful culture, or a safe and supportive workplace?
chriscompston.substack.com/p/tech-hirin...
Where is the evidence of care from companies? Where is the investment in inclusive hiring, meaningful culture, or a safe and supportive workplace?
chriscompston.substack.com/p/tech-hirin...
Productized Conference in Lisbon has started!
October 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Productized Conference in Lisbon has started!