AMA: Atlassian Head of Product, DevOps , Suzie Prince on Product Management Career Path
December 19 @ 9:00AM PT
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
API are generally well documented and so if there are specific APIs you need to work with, review the documentation of how that API works to learn more about it. Seek out...
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What are some ways you've seen product teams increase their velocity?
Other than more experience how can I help my team have more impact faster?
Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
Before working on developer products I was an technology consultant leading Agile and DevOps transformation and I have seen a lot of slow teams, get faster. Here are the ...
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How do I break into an entry-level strategy role?
My previous roles have been as a product designer for early-stage startups, but I am itching to break into the strategy realm. I have the business intuition and creative thinking to bring to a team willing to see my potential!
Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
General advice is to tell as many people as possible that you want to make that career change. I see time and again that if you are successful in your current role, make ...
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
Ultimately you need to have impact and demonstrate to those around you that you can create value for the organisation. You should identify a problem or opportunity, creat...
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
The most important thing is identifying a project that has the potential to be impactful for the product or business. I often see new PMs do 1 of 2 things:1. Go after eas...
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As you look at upcoming trends, what key areas or focuses do you think PMs should focus on to help them stay marketable?
I'm on a career break and am looking to expand my skill set! Would love to know areas you think I should study before I return back to the field
Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
I mean I have to say AI don't I! But really you do need to know how AI will: 1. Make you better at your job. Do you know how to use tools to summarise research, build out...
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
I am fortunate that Atlassian has very clear hiring guidelines for all product management roles however, in general I also look for: Flexibility. Flexibility is key for...
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
I believe that even in situations where you "had to build the features" you can still show impact. Impact is not just about more users, more dollars for the business - im...
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Atlassian Product Leader - Ex-Atlassian, Ex-ThoughtWorks • 1y
I don't think there is a typical product career path! Many of the PMs I have worked with or hired have changed careers and moved around in different roles. I see people e...
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