222.8K
Downloads
131
Episodes
Learn from some of the best product managers in the world through conversations hosted by The Product Management Center at the University of Washington. In each episode, Jeff Shulman, Red Russak, and Soumeya Benghanem dive into the tools, frameworks, and thought processes that will help drive success in product management.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
100: Advancing in a PM Career
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In this episode of the How to Succeed in Product Management Podcast, marketing professor Jeff Shulman and The Product Management Center advisory board members Red Russak and Soumeya Benghanem welcome Felix Watson Jr. (Google), Diego Granados (Paypal), Shyvee Shi (LinkedIn), and Andrew Nguyen to talk about advancing in a PM career. Advancing in a PM career is a mix of mastering your product, building strong relationships, and being a proactive problem solver. Seek guidance from experienced mentors and focus on honing your communication and leadership skills. It's about understanding your market, customers, and taking the initiative to grab opportunities when they come your way.
Disclaimer: All opinions of the speakers are their own.
What to Listen For:
- 00:00 Intro
- 05:41 What does it actually mean to advance your PM career?
- 08:11 Communicate your ambitions
- 10:26 Mentorship and solving the right problems
- 12:45 Navigating growth and titles
- 16:01 Treat everybody like your customer
- 19:59 What to learn early in your career
- 28:47 Early career mistakes
- 37:23 How to start working on strategy
- 42:43 Do you need an MBA to advance your PM career?
- 49:40 Finding mentors
- 53:42 Final thoughts
Comments (0)
To leave or reply to comments, please download free Podbean or
No Comments
To leave or reply to comments,
please download free Podbean App.