If I don't want to be a CPO or GM, what future executive role should I be shooting for as a PM?
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Atlassian Head of Product, Enterprise Strategy and Planning • 4y
I see a lot of PMs succeeding in startegy and operaitons roles. I have been tapped a few times for COO / Strategy & BizOps / Chief of Staff types roles because of the...
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Notable Head of Product • 4y
We often say that growth at Asana is more like a climbing wall than a ladder—you can choose different paths, get stronger with each foothold, and truly enjoy your journey...
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Gusto Head of Product for Mid-Market Businesses • 4y
PM is one of those unique roles that gives you so much exposure to many sides of the business. You could aim to move into almost any executive role with enough experience...
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Boxford Capital Managing Partner | Formerly Barracuda, SilverSky, Digital Guardian, OpenPages, Cybertrust • 1y
This is an interesting question. I would ask, if you're not interested in leading a product management organization, what is it about product management that has you more...
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Care Solace Chief Product Officer | Formerly Headspace, Ginger, LinkedIn • 3y
The first question I'd ask is - what element of being a CPO/GM are you looking to NOT do? Second question - What do you like about being a PM that you want to bring along...
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Carta Sr. Director of Product Management | Formerly Salesforce, MuleSoft, Apple • 4y
If you enjoy Product, a typical path is either to become a people manager, remain IC, or quit to start your own thing. In big companies like Salesforce, there are plenty ...
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