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To Ensure Project Success, Follow your Intuition and Ask for Clarity

The Product Coalition

I was in a meeting with the CTO and his staff one day when he laid out his vision. Part of his vision was “being agile”. The project launched to realize his vision and his team went to work diligently. However, his team interpreted agile as implementing agile project management and development methodologies.

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Product Management Skills: Influence Without Authority

The Product Coalition

Anyone familiar with Product Management will recognize the immortal phrase ‘influence without authority.’ As a Product Manager, you’re a team player who guides product development along its chartered course, but you have to do that without being the literal captain of the ship. What Does ‘Influence’ Mean?

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Product Management

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Background Questions Let’s start with some background questions about the business and product. A Product Manager? Graphic design?

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Do You Have Thick Skin? Are You Strong Enough To Be a Product Manager?

The Product Coalition

Being a product manager is truly wonderful and diverse job. Here are several questions you should ask yourself before considering a Product Management career. Only you carry the vision and belief of what your product can become. Product Managers are not managers in the sense that they don’t manage people.

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Product Manager Career Path In Google, Amazon, Facebook & Microsoft

The Basics of Product Management

The Product Manager career path is different from the traditional paths in jobs like coding, sales, etc. Unsurprisingly, there is no standard definition across industries or companies for the career growth of Product Managers. Not every company has the position of a Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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What is the Product Manager Career Path?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Many tech professionals follow a product manager career path because it blends responsibilities and exciting job duties. Product managers are often called "mini-CEOs" because of the influence they have at a company. They manage complex products and work with team members in all departments.

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11 Key SaaS Roles and Responsibilities in 2023

Userpilot

The different roles in SaaS companies: Chief Executive Officer : As the highest-ranking executive, this person ensures the company runs smoothly and employees are happy and engaged. Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, providing strategic advice, and managing the company’s operations.