What's something that you didn't know it took to become a Director back when you were a senior product manager?
Something that you didn't know you would need to do that you only realized later.
6 Answers
Adobe Senior Director of Product Management, 3D Category • 1y
I thought that execution only would allow me to continue to grow, that my actions would speak for themselves. This is true up to group product manager / principal level, ...
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Chainguard Senior Director of Product Management • 3y
A few of things: Know what, when and how to delegate. Delegation has such a negative connotation in industry (being seen as letting garbage flow downhill) but I believe ...
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Carta Sr. Director of Product Management | Formerly Salesforce, MuleSoft, Apple • 4y
Typically, promotions are the result of an individual's performance and business needs. In other words, it's hard to make a case for becoming a Director if your area can ...
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Atlassian Director of Product Management (Confluence) | Formerly PayPal, eBay, Intel, Verizon • 3y
Leadership levels require a broad set of skills and experience, as well as a strong commitment to leadership, team mentoring and cross-functional collaboration. A lot of...
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Splunk Director of Product Management • 2y
In short, have a long-term perspective on what you are building. As a senior PM, you are more inclined to ship faster. This might look great and temporarily get you the s...
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Care Solace Chief Product Officer | Formerly Headspace, Ginger, LinkedIn • 3y
This is a mix of both seniority as well as working at a high-growth private company but clarifying R&Rs to ensure teams are built to maximize impact while minimizing ...
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