26 Mar 2023
WHEN TO RECONSIDER CHOOSING A PM CAREER
The career of product management is very fulfilling, but ultimately not for everyone. It’s a harder job than it looks like when you only see the glossy product announcements. Read on for an unvarnished look at many sides of a PM job role to help determine if this is for you.
31 Jul 2022
THE PM TRAINING GOLD RUSH
PM credential courses and degrees are becoming more popular and available. If you are considering a credential program to help you get your first PM job; choose carefully. Keep reading to understand how to evaluate a training investment, plus many training opportunities today.
01 Jun 2021
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT UNDER THE HOOD [PODCAST 2]
Episode two: A short oral history in podcast form on my own career in product management. Included are common questions and answers, plus my points of view on techniques and career. Hosted by Ashwini Vasanth at the Through the Corporate Glass podcast. https://www.throughthecorporateglass.com/.
21 May 2021
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT UNDER THE HOOD [PODCAST 1]
Episode one: A short oral history in podcast form on my own career in product management. Included are common questions and answers, plus my points of view on techniques and career. Hosted by Ashwini Vasanth at the Through the Corporate Glass podcast. https://www.throughthecorporateglass.com/.
13 Sep 2019
BREAKING INTO TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Audio and slides from a presentation at Product School on how to break into technical product management. Each path into PM has a story. See why entry is selective and learn how to create your personal career roadmap to break in.
12 Apr 2019
DOES YOUR SILICON VALLEY CAREER NEED A MBA?
The value of a MBA in Silicon Valley has been debated when it comes to young technology companies and start-ups. How to evaluate whether a MBA is a good choice for your career by considering timing, ROI, school selection, and its ability to open doors for you.
26 Jan 2019
THE KEY SKILL FOR SUCCESS IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Steve Harvey, when talking about comedy said, "You only learn this business when you're failing." Product management success also takes time and craft is not achieved overnight, nor without repeated attempts. See how endurance and patience build strong PMs, and how good PMs possess these characteristics.
11 Oct 2017
THE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CAREER DECODER RING
Unlocking entry into a product management career takes horizontal growth of skills beyond your foundational training area. If you're eager and driven, use the decoder ring to identify roles, training, and educational tracks, and translate them into finding opportunities, and landing your PM starting point.