Behind the Craft
How the Product Manager Role is Changing in 2025 | Jiaona Zhang (CPO Linktree)
Nov 24, 2024
In this discussion, Jiaona Zhang, Chief Product Officer of LinkTree and Stanford guest lecturer, shares insights on the evolving role of product managers as AI transforms the landscape. She explores how PMs can balance strategy with execution and the shift from generalists to specialists. Jiaona introduces her 'Career Odyssey framework' to help individuals navigate their career paths and discusses whether embracing the creator economy can enhance a PM's career trajectory. Her expertise offers a fresh perspective on personal fulfillment and professional growth.
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- Understanding personal happiness and flexibility in defining success is crucial for avoiding burnout in product management careers.
- The landscape of product management is evolving with AI and organizational shifts, leading to a need for reevaluating management structures.
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Understanding Personal Motivation and Success
Individuals often overlook the importance of understanding what truly makes them happy and energized in their careers. Many people fall into a cycle of following conventional paths or imitating others, which can lead to burnout after years in the same role. To combat this, it’s essential to actively define personal success and be flexible in that definition over time. An individual should assess their own motivations and desires, akin to how product managers understand user needs.
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