What soft skills are must-haves for product managers in your experience?
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Jamboree Chief Product Officer | Formerly Confirm, 15Five, Emplify, Formstack • 3y
Here's one that I don't think gets enough love: humility. Product people are very smart*, and it takes a lot of confidence to say no to a series of good ideas just so yo...
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Stripe Product Lead, Financial Infrastructure • 2y
The three important soft-skills for product managers to cultivate in their careers are:Communication (writing, public speaking, persuasion, listening): Product managers n...
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Intercom Senior Group Product Manager • 3y
Curiosity - Product Managers need to be curious. Good PMs will always want to know 'why' or explore the problem a customer is facing. Being open to alternative solutions...
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Walmart Sr Director II, Product Management - Marketing Technology • 4y
1. Communication! Verbal, Written, and often forgotten but equally important: Non-verbal. Yes, even on Zoom. 2. Ability to read context and act accordingly 3. Strategic t...
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There are some soft skills that are a must to be a good product manager:Communication: As product manager, your first job is to communicate the 'why', 'what', and 'how' t...
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