I learned about staging investments while working for an Investment bank. Staging an investment means that you make an initial investment, look at the results, and determine your next move.
This technique is especially useful when a great deal of uncertainty exists. I recently used this technique to analyze applications in the new area of prototyping software for websites.
What's more, WinFX is ready to burst onto the scene and create a product platform that will increase competition. Indeed, Microsoft has announced "Expression."
So after analyzing a number of products, I've decided that Axure is the best way to stage an investment in this venue. For a small investment you get a fast way to create wire frames, and produce several options to protect against volatility. Here's one option:
Option to learn – Axure creates an option to learn about prototypes. You'll learn how to produce visual requirements and eliminate rework at your company, without a huge investment.
Product managers should take special interest in website prototyping tools.