In my first full-time official job after college, I became a product manager. I showed up to my shiny new office (with a closing door!) ready to create broad strategies, defining everything we were going to build, and explaining why it was awesome!
This articulation really resonates!! Listening for the most important problem to solve for customers and flowing to pitch in wherever to help get it done.
"simplifying the job into an elevated, structured way of repeatedly solving deep customer problems has opened up how I think about the value I can add". This is underrated and can be applied to all kinds of product creation.
This articulation really resonates!! Listening for the most important problem to solve for customers and flowing to pitch in wherever to help get it done.
Well put Ami! This is something I feel many newer PMs miss when chasing "releases" and putting that puzzle together 😀
Thanks for sharing
This is how I have always seen my role as a product manager. Its really nice to see it in 3 clear bullet points. Great article.
I love how you simplified this into everyday actionable items!
Love these simplified and tactical pieces.
"simplifying the job into an elevated, structured way of repeatedly solving deep customer problems has opened up how I think about the value I can add". This is underrated and can be applied to all kinds of product creation.
Simple yet effective!