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What are ways for Product Managers to build trust and rapport with their designers?

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  1. Arun Janakiraman
    Arun Janakiraman

    Zoom GPM: Head of Zoom Apps & Marketplace • 1y

    Show that you value designers’ craft and input by involving them early and frequently. When I joined LinkedIn, and later worked on products at Zoom, I made it a point to bring designers into the problem stage, well before solutions were decided, and shared user insights, metrics, and growth goals openly. I pay attention to details like typography and the nuances of information hierarchy, and when I defend a particular design investment, I’ll tie it back to a specific user metric or growth outcom ...Read More

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  2. Jacqueline Porter
    Jacqueline Porter

    IBM Product Management • 6mo

    One of the highest leverage relationships a Product Manager can have is with their designer. Specifically, it is the dyads responsibility to find l best way to partner that use each others strengths to the fullest. This means you will want to tailor the roles and responsibilities based on the individuals not just the title. For example, I have had very customer and research minded designers on staff, in this case as a PM I may take a back seat to driving user interviews and customer relations in ...Read More

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