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Prodity: Product by Design
Product Consulting, Driving Outcomes, and Managing a Product Career
Oct 26, 2023
Evie, a seasoned product consultant, shares her journey from product leadership to consultancy, revealing insights on enhancing product maturity. She discusses how to grow and transition a product management career while aligning it with personal life goals. The conversation highlights key elements of successful product teams, like cultivating a strong culture and prioritizing outcomes. Evie also touches on the importance of travel for personal happiness and the role of mindset in achieving professional success.
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- Transitioning from a product manager to a consultant enhances flexibility, allowing one to leverage existing skills without company constraints.
- Balancing professional aspirations with personal life goals fosters career satisfaction and encourages holistic life perspectives essential for fulfillment.
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Navigating the Shift to Product Consultancy
The speaker describes their transition from a full-time product manager at Booking.com to becoming a product consultant after the pandemic. This change was influenced by a conversation that opened their eyes to the possibilities within consultancy, showing them that they could leverage their existing skills without being tied to a specific company's internal processes. As a consultant, they focus on assessing product maturity within organizations, identifying gaps in capabilities, and providing tools and strategies that empower teams to improve their product development processes. This approach allows for a higher-level engagement that fosters the overall growth of product teams while maintaining personal career satisfaction.
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