Product Management Unpacked

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“Software eating the world” creates a growing need to educate product managers.

Product Management Unpacked

Unfortunately, little has changed in the world of product management education, training or preparation to meet today’s high demand. Additionally, there are many certification providers and non-academic programs available to pursue an education in product management. So, what are employers doing to attract and retain product managers?

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Pathways to a Product Management Career

Product Management Unpacked

One option is to supplement your skills by filling in your knowledge gaps with your own self-directed education. Many product managers enroll in a certification and training program, such as Pragmatic Marketing, General Assembly or 280 Group, or get educated on product development methodology frameworks such as Agile or Scrum.

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How AI is influencing product management jobs

Product Management Unpacked

According to the report, “abstract roles — typically in management, technology or finance — tend to require more formal education and skills such as creativity, persuasion, intuition and problem solving.”. The report predicts what automation does not replace, it will complement — as will be the case with many technology workers.

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Women Succeeding in the World of Product Management

Product Management Unpacked

Answers vary – some product management careers are built on work experience alone, while others are driven by formal education or professional certifications. However, many industry leaders have educational backgrounds that address the unique skillset needed for the product management field.

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Leading Product with Empathy

Product Management Unpacked

For example, to support leadership, he might say “let me tell you about this new self-service feature that we’re introducing to the product so that you guys are going to get fewer tickets, and then you can help educate customers on how they can do it themselves the next time.”

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In Product Management, it’s Not About the Big Idea. It’s About the Problem You Need to Solve.

Product Management Unpacked

It reduces risk and educates you on the key functions required for a solution. Forget your idea for a moment and dig deep into the face-to-face dialog with your potential customer. This is where you find the good stuff, and it should never be avoided. Define your value to the customer.

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How a Software Engineering Career Started the Journey to Fintech Product Management

Product Management Unpacked

Fast forward to Carnegie Mellon’s MSPM program, which Rao said provides a welcome combination of business education, product design frameworks, and technical development. Solving problems with MBAs, design thinking, and innovation.