PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In doing your research on the various product management tracks, you may have come across two interest titles: that of the Group Product Manager and the Principal Product Manager. Group Product Managers, on the other hand, are on the management track, as they are tasked with directly managing and overseeing a team of other product managers.

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The Product HQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Curious to know how to advance your career as a long-term product manager as either s group product manager or principal product manager? Product managers are responsible for establishing a product’s vision and long-term business strategy while ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of said strategy. Then look no further.

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ProductPlan

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At times, product professionals fail to realize the similarities and differences between thought leadership vs people leadership. In itself, leading is a sought-after position that requires specialized knowledge and experience. There are rewards for having the position, both in money and respect. The work is ambiguous.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Grow Your Leadership Skills. Decision-making : You understand how groups can effectively make decisions, and you are able to secure strong buy-in to important product decisions from others, including the stakeholders and development teams.

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People-First Product Leadership

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It turns out he had lost his tour group. The positive nature of appreciative inquiry resonated with me. The other AI promotes such a model by looking for the positive instead of the negative (or gaps). We caught up with him two blocks later. Whether he overslept or simply took too long to get ready, we don’t know.

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People-First Product Leadership

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Part 1, we covered the “why” behind creating a strategy stack, with a focus on establishing the organization’s Mission, North Star, and Vision. Part 3 brings together the Product specific Vision, Roadmap and Goals. The Vision is brought to life in the Now / Next / Later roadmap, which is supported by Product Goals.

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Ronke PM

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Use your leadership voice to bring out change. Use your position to lift others up as others have done for you. You must have exceptional communication skills to bring your product strategy and vision to fruition. Here are my 15 rules of great product leadership: 1. Use your leadership voice to bring out change.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

As a result, I’ve come to value 5 different aspects of product leadership. Shift #1: A leader of leaders The two top things I’ve head people reply to the question “how do I move into Product Leadership?” However, this presents two new challenges for Product Leaders: How do you lead a group of leaders? How do I build alignment?

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 8, 2020

I recently attended an excellent leadership programme, which led me to reflect more deeply on what makes a stand out leader. Of course, a large part of leadership is about designing good domain strategy & operating models etc, but this article focuses on the more emotive, people elements. Recognition for what they do.

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Userpilot

APRIL 25, 2022

What is product leadership and how is it different from product management ? In the article, we’ll be discussing what the product leadership role entails and how it is different from the product management role. What is product leadership? Product leadership aims to enable product-led growth. Let’s dive in!

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

If you manage a group of product people, for example, as the head of product , I hope that the article will help you determine if the group’s empowerment is sufficient. It’s the first step to bring about positive change. You are not in a position to decline feature requests. Strategize , 2 nd ed.,

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2018

He had to quickly determine which team members displayed a potential for leadership and teach them the fundamentals of management so they could make new hires and scale – without ruining the culture. I hosted Nick on the podcast, where we discussed the differences between management and leadership, fostering diversity in tech, and more.

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Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The vision to create hit records enabled Motown to build a powerful culture that turned an $800 investment in 1960 into $20 million annual revenue within six years and produced some of the biggest hits and superstars of the 20th century. Scale through strong, service-based leadership. Leadership is Culture. No Room for ego.

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People-First Product Leadership

MARCH 24, 2024

His people-first leadership approach lives on through his son who recognized his father’s skills and ability to lead by example. Instead it’s their grit and positive character that stands out. We were a team due to a shared mission, vision, strategy and goals - not because of where we physically sat.

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Lenny Rachitsky

MAY 19, 2024

Every complaint implies a vision of a better scenario. Even if you’re not a founder or in a position of traditional power, you still have influence. Practice the “dream behind the complaint” technique: When you catch yourself complaining, use it as an opportunity to uncover what you truly desire.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. Grow Your Leadership Skills. Decision-making : You understand how groups can effectively make decisions, and you are able to secure strong buy-in to important product decisions from others, including the stakeholders and development teams.

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Product Innovation Educators

AUGUST 14, 2023

 He is also the co-author of Build What Matters: Delivering Key Outcomes with Vision-Led Product Management. A lot of companies have a mission statement that they think is a strategy or vision. The vision is where you intend to be in several years. A lot of work that goes into a vision. It provided a lot of clarity.

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

Therefore, the expected salary increase inspires many junior product managers to climb up the corporate ladder and land this position. The demand for technical and product management positions is high. Having technical skills and abilities is an asset to anyone seeking a principal product manager position.

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People-First Product Leadership

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The focus will be on the Mission, North Star and Vision. Part 3 brings together the Product specific Vision, Roadmap and Goals Share People-First Product Leadership Quick refresher I’m a strong believer in the importance of a well defined strategy. The Mission is often defined by the CEO and/or Leadership team.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 24, 2021

You hit a point where you keep improving your skills, but you get passed over when that Group role that opens up. You get vague feedback on why you didn’t get the promotion, or unclear guidance on what you can do to position yourself for the next one. Quite likely, you’re going about it wrong. even a great job?—?as as a Product Leader.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 28, 2022

Sanj started working at Salesforce back in 2005, when the company had around 1,000 employees and a few hundred million in revenue, and he was a part of its growth for 14 years, holding several leadership positions in multiple markets in EMEA. Sanj: Well, it’s a pretty long one.

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UX Studio: Product Management

JULY 29, 2020

What does leadership entail in the context of design? How does an organization benefit from strong design leadership? Leadership as a topic is an extensive and broad area of science, and many other aspects are essential, such as intrapersonal communication or managing resources, just to mention a few. Listen first. Find purpose.

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Mind the Product

MAY 23, 2017

The long awaited book Product Leadership is finally about to hit our Kindles, iPads and possibly even our hands. It’s a book that shows product leadership to be a mentality and style, rather than a set of rules. The core tenets of Product Management are a natural breeding ground for leadership roles. Let teams shape the how.”.

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Mind the Product

JUNE 7, 2018

Many product teams find themselves in a service-like position – where they act on requirements decided elsewhere in the business. The change was agreed and represented by the vision for The Sun “to be the number one news brand in the UK”. Move From Product Delivery to a Product Function. Be a virus. Get some air cover.

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The Product Coalition

MAY 31, 2021

So the potential impact you can have on the business— either positive or negative?—?increase Your leadership team, stakeholders, and individuals doing the work all need to trust that your influence will result in better outcomes. Or is there a big gap between product visions that needs a coherent narrative?

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Roman Pichler

JUNE 7, 2022

My article Boost Your Product Leadership Power will help you with this. See difficult feedback and critical data as something positive , as an opportunity to learn and improve. Relevant : The data is up to date and useful to determine how much value the product is creating for its target group and the business.

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Ronke PM

MARCH 26, 2024

At the heart of an organization that creates product magic is a product leader who is an expert at leadership and coalition building. We walked them through our vision, product roadmap, customer value, business value, and KPIs. What has always worked for me is collaboration and storytelling.

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Product Talk

APRIL 17, 2024

We’re a scheduling company, so we make finding mutual availability between groups of people fairly easy. You have this grand vision. What’s the vision? I think teams often struggle to connect the dots between vision, strategy, and execution or opportunity space , right? The vision is flight level one for me.

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People-First Product Leadership

MAY 6, 2024

I bring this up given a reference Brene Brown and Amy Webb made to Harvard leadership and innovation expert, Linda Hill — the “biggest challenge to digital transformation is not technology, it's people.” Thanks for reading People-First Product Leadership! That’s the topic we’re exploring today.

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Mind the Product

MAY 23, 2017

The long awaited book Product Leadership is finally about to hit our Kindles, iPads and possibly even our hands. It’s a book that shows product leadership to be a mentality and style, rather than a set of rules. The core tenets of Product Management are a natural breeding ground for leadership roles. Let teams shape the how.”.

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Sequent Learning

JULY 25, 2019

Start With A Vision. Your success as a product manager is pinned directly to the positive contributions to the firm’s bottom line. Successful products begin life with a spark of inspiration and a vision. Vision is, considered a non-negotiable for a CEO, and is often non-negotiable for a product manager.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

That’s what Dave Martin , a product leadership coach, has talked about in his talk at this year’s Product Drive Summit hosted by Userpilot. They lack vision and lead nowhere. Strategic value is about aligning features with the company’s vision and long-term goals. Ready to dive in to learn more? What are the most acute ones?

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The Product HQ

MAY 10, 2024

However, transitioning from project manager to a higher leadership role like the product lead without no experience needs different strategies like working on your complete projects and following professional courses to fill the skill gaps. Enhance Your Leadership Skills Product lead is a senior leadership position.

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The Product HQ

APRIL 20, 2024

Excellent leadership skills, a fundamental understanding of product management, and a strong portfolio of success are the recipe for success. If you’re looking to move forward from a product manager position, you need to have a formal degree. At times, it also shows your potential for a product leadership role.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 8, 2024

Future-proofing your business Embracing digital transformation is not just about keeping up with the present; it’s about positioning your business for the future. Vision & goals Now, chart your course. Define a clear vision for your digital transformation, outlining what success looks like for your organization.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 29, 2023

A project manager is focused on the completion of a specific project, whereas product managers focus primarily on the long-term vision and evolving a product to deliver value over time. Product teams need to have a combination of hard and soft skills to succeed: technical knowledge , communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and empathy.

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Bain Public

APRIL 15, 2018

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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