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AMA: Jit.io VP of Product Management, Orit Golowinski on Product Management Skills

April 17 @ 10:00AM PST
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Jit.io VP of Product Management, Orit Golowinski on Product Management Skills
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What are the top 3 most technical skills a Product Manager needs to have? How do you hone these skills and talk about them during interviews?
Orit Golowinski
Orit Golowinski
Jit.io VP of Product Management • April 17
1. Active Listening: Product managers must possess exceptional listening skills to effectively comprehend various stakeholders' perspectives, market trends, and customer feedback. Active listening informs strategic product decisions and enables effective coaching of fellow product ma......Read More
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Should product management decisions be data-driven or more so data-informed? Should Product Managers lead with intuition and use data to back up their assumptions?
Orit Golowinski
Orit Golowinski
Jit.io VP of Product Management • April 17
While intuition serves as a valuable starting point for Product Managers, particularly those well-versed in their field, market dynamics, and customer preferences, relying solely on intuition can lead to biases and blind spots. Product Managers may become overly attached to their ideas, making it......Read More
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How do you retain good talent, especially when PM roles are in such high demand across the industry?
Orit Golowinski
Orit Golowinski
Jit.io VP of Product Management • April 17
Retaining good talent in the competitive landscape of product management requires a proactive approach focused on fostering growth, trust, and a sense of impact within the team. Here are some effective strategies: 1. Career Growth Opportunities: Provide clear pathways for career advancement ......Read More
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What advice do you have for recent graduates that want to go straight into product management?
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Orit Golowinski
Jit.io VP of Product Management • April 17
While embarking on a product management journey, it's important to acknowledge that most companies typically do not seek out fresh graduates for product management positions. The role demands a high level of strategic thinking and decision-making, often requiring years of expertise and a comprehe......Read More
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How do you overcome domain hiring bias while looking for product roles?
Orit Golowinski
Orit Golowinski
Jit.io VP of Product Management • April 17
In the past year, while searching to recruit for product management roles at Jit.io, a DevSecOps platform focused on simplifying continuous security for cloud applications, I often seek candidates with developer backgrounds or experience in security tools. This preference stems from the belief th......Read More
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