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Product Managers, Make your CEO provide a clear vision

Bain Public

But this is an article about your CEO’s duty to set a vision, to define why your company exists. For some product managers, the thought of talking openly about the void left by a missing vision statement is paralyzing. Without it you can't be vision-driven. You assumed there was a vision. He seems busy.

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The Evolution of CS Operations

Gainsight

Over time, CS evolved when more CSMs and CS leadership looked to improve and standardize its practices, processes, and procedures. . Others were consultative, or they advised about technical needs. CS Ops Leadership. Getting down in the trenches also indicates a passion for leadership and work. Who would oversee them?

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8 Tips for Collaborating with Development Teams

Roman Pichler

Provide constructive feedback and share your concerns. Be aware that collaboration requires leadership. In the worst case, people get fed up with trying to get hold of you or waiting for an answer and stop consulting you. Assume that the team members want to do their best. Be honest and open. Learn More.

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2021 in conversation: Learnings from the podcast

Intercom, Inc.

Throughout the year, we’ve talked to business leaders, experts, and pioneers about all kinds of topics: from creating world-class customer experiences to the challenges of running a business during the pandemic, from being an ally and addressing gaps in diversity to building technical leadership careers. Climbing the leadership ladder.

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Are You A Coachable Product Leader?

Bain Public

Or should they offer transitory leadership support through coaching? Related read: How to Make Sure Your Product Leadership Team Will Boost You Up - Not Drag You Down. How do you approach constructive criticism? The Product Veteran vs The Coachable Product Leader. So take their advice and execute on it! Accepting Criticism.

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The Top 6 Roles to Describe a Product Manager

Bain Public

They use unconventional ways to spread the vision and have the ability to keep cool under pressure with tight deadlines. They verify if the feature will be a monetizable market opportunity: Does it fit the vision? Help the CEO define a clear vision The CEO is supposed to define why their company exists and set a vision.

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To manage a Product Roadmap, you must be a Diplomat, Strategist and Defender

Bain Public

Here are the 3 roles Product Managers must perform to achieve roadmap leadership: The Diplomat It’s not our role to dictate through authority where the product should go. We hold quarterly high-level prioritization meetings to help the company’s leadership define the roadmap priorities. We owe it to the leadership.

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