I will be joining as a PM next week in a media company. What are the three most important things to keep in mind in order to excel in one's first PM role?
Brilliant points made already. To add a couple of more:
Hi @Chillbill I love your first point. I personally like to spend a lot of time obsessing over user problems and really getting into the knitty gritties. A problem well defined is always half solved.
Also could you suggest any good analytics tool I can use on my job? I have studied Mixpanel from a couple of YouTube videos, it did look very useful although I can yet to use it in a real business setting
Engineers, by default, will not respect you. It is how it is. Don't take it personally. Just continue to do your work.
Any particular advice on how I can build a rappot with the eng team and work towards earning more of their trust?
Just doing good work, protecting them when a situation arises, appreciating them when they do good work, being honest with them, and most importantly giving them clarity. Ghumao meet bilkul bhi unko.
Apart of all other things mentioned above -
Yep learning new things is one of the top things on my list, that I plan to in the next few months, especially about the dynamics of my industry.
I have recently transitioned from a business development role to a Product Role in new company. I am also looking to start a freelancing gig on side to earn some extra. What are the must have / essentials i need to know to get my first f...
After a long hustle, I’m finally starting my first product role, APM at a fintech startup tomorrow. Wish me luck, if any suggestions for this kid, feel free to drop!!
Super last minute! I’m joining as a PM at a global bank tomorrow and this is my first job out of undergrad, I would love any tips! 🥺
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