Press

Writing elsewhere

• 2026/05/24 Zen zone days: protecting focus in a noisy workplace — Human Capital Leadership Review

Press mentions

• 2012/01/12 Hitting a winning idea — Wake Forest Magazine
• 2012/03/27 Deacons connect in the Far East — Wake Forest Magazine
• 2026/06/12 The Problem First Method: A modern approach to solution development — Chris Whitaker, LinkedIn
• 2026/06/18 The business books that change how we think, not just what we do — BookViral Reviews

Interviews

• Interview with author Kevin Dias — BookGoodies
• An interview with Kevin Dias, author of The Problem-First Method — Self-Publishing Review

Book reviews

• “The real value of The Problem-First Method is not productivity. It is perspective.” — Harper Quinn, Harper Quinn Blog (May 21, 2026)
• “Probably one of the most useful books a product builder could read right now.” — Noma Jacks, Noma Reads (May 24, 2026)
• “Clear, engaging, and refreshingly self-aware, this book reminds us that great solutions begin with great questions.” — Heather Miller, Book Tales by Heather (May 30, 2026)
• “An insightful and highly practical business book that cuts through much of the noise surrounding product development.” — Ellen, Ellen Blogs
• “In the present age of APIs, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, the concepts of this framework prove to be modern common sense that elevates every aspect of doing business.” — Michael Radon, The US Review of Books
• “The Problem-First Method by Kevin Dias is a sharp, funny, and unusually honest product-building book that turns its author’s own costly mistakes into a genuinely useful discipline.” — Wrote a Book
• “Timely, exceptional, informative, and groundbreakingly original, The Problem-First Method is exceptionally well written and impressively ‘reader/user’ friendly in organization and presentation.” — Midwest Book Review
• “Well written and insightful, Dias’s book is the one I wish I’d had 10 years ago. Very highly recommended.” — Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favorite
• “The Problem-First Method is a gem of a book for any ambitious and creative product-building team.” — Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite
• “It pushes you to start with the problem itself, rather than rushing to fixes, and shows you how to ask better questions.” — Luwi Nyakansaila, Readers’ Favorite
• “This is a vital read with good tips and tools that can be used by startups and companies that wish to find real customer and user problems.” — Doreen Chombu, Readers’ Favorite
• “The Problem-First Method is the kind of book you keep open on your desk, not just read once and shelve.” — Mansoor Ahmed, Readers’ Favorite
• “The writing stays lean and scene-driven, never drowning in consultant-speak.” — BookBelow
• “Engaging, memorable, and expertly written… a must-read non-fiction business and tech book that readers will not be able to put down.” — Anthony Avina, Author Anthony Avina (June 12, 2026)
• “Insightful, honest, and grounded in real experience, The Problem-First Method offers a valuable reminder that successful innovation rarely begins with an answer. It is highly recommended!” — BookViral Reviews
• “Particularly useful is a section on when to say no… a counterintuitive but valuable piece of advice that sets this work apart from typical product development guides.” — IndieReader
• “This is a book that upcoming builders and businesspersons would find really helpful. It gives real examples through experience, which makes it so relatable.” — Online Book Club