20Product: The Five Step Process to Hiring the Best Product People, The Four Core Skills the Best PMs Need to Have, The Two Product Documents that Drive World Class Product Teams & Why the Best PMs are Writers with Scott Williamson, Former CPO @ Gitlab
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
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Navigating Product Management: Art, Science, and Strategy
This chapter explores the value of MBA programs versus practical experience in product management careers, emphasizing the shifting focus from intuition to a structured, scientific approach as companies scale. It highlights the vital role of Product Managers as connectors between engineering teams and customers, while stressing the need for effective communication and strategic documentation in promoting team alignment. Additionally, the chapter discusses critical hiring strategies and core competencies essential for PMs, showcasing the importance of customer insights and iterative processes in product development.
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