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Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor
Everything you need to know about who sponsors are, why they matter for your career advancement, and how to find them. By: Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., Founder and President, Leadhership1® For the second time in just over two years, I was reading an e-mail about my...
From Risks to Opportunities: Exploring AI in Product Management
By: Evelyn Chou, Growth Product Manager Almost all technologists in the past few weeks seem to be raving about the changes at OpenAI, from a triumphant Dev Day to turbulent staff shuffling. Investors, media, founders, and hiring managers all have eyes on the future of...
Introvert-Friendly Networking Strategies for PMs
By: Chelsea Harrison, VP of Parachute at KidKare by MinuteMenu Let me start by being very honest: I have always hated networking. I have no problem running meetings, presenting to a room full of people, or even striking up a conversation in the kitchen with a passing...
Overcoming Loneliness as a Product Manager
By: Jamie Martin, Executive Coach for Women on the Rise Each morning, you wake up, go to work, and talk to people. Developers, marketing, sales, and clients… the list goes on! But at the end of the day, you feel this emptiness in your heart. A hollowness that...
How To Boost Your Self-Confidence by Building Your Network
By: Kristen DeLap, VP of Enterprise Product and Experiences at MillerKnoll These days, everyone knows the need to network. Especially for those looking for jobs or promotions, the number of articles touting the need to network is nothing short of overwhelming....
The Vital Role of CPO: Key Duties and Responsibilities
By: Women In Product Although the job expectations of any role may differ by company size, culture, and industry, there are commonalities within a Chief Product Officer role that remain true. In our Path to CPO series, we interviewed a variety of experienced...
Key Differences Between a VP of Product and CPO
By: Women In Product Our Women In Product community members often mention that the path to promotion in Product Management still needs to be clarified, especially when working toward executive leadership. To help you explore high-level roles, we’ll discuss the...
Ace Your Big Interview: Tips from a Seasoned PM
By: Danielle Langone, Fractional Product Leader After 9 years in product management across several big companies (including Apple), I have spent hours (and hours) interviewing on both sides of the table. Some interviews were great, while others … well, let’s call them...
Design Sessions: A Recipe for Co-Creating Innovative Solutions
By: Arianna Rehak, Chief Executive Officer at Matchbox Virtual Media As the CEO of a product company that has built a tool for users to host meaningful and intentional virtual meetings and experiences, the very premise for launching the company is the strong belief in...
Motherhood and Career: Tips for Making Your Next Move
By: Jessica Dominiczak, Chief Product Officer at The Mom Project Career paths are seldom linear, and where you imagined you’d be when you started out is rarely where you end up. This can be especially true for moms, who must often navigate various twists and turns...
Securing a CPO Role with Help from Executive Recruiters
By: Chris Johnson, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Artisanal Talent There are many types of search firms out there that range in size, industry, and specificity of roles (i.e., generalist, specialist, domain-specific, etc.) My firm and I focus on market-leading...
The Importance of Relationship Building in PM
By: Kasey Hobson, Director of Product - Platform, Solifi We build products for people. We build them with people. Product managers are not just the visionary leaders guiding a product's evolution; they are also the connectors, the communicators, and the collaborators...
Celebrating Latinas in Product
By: Paz Zuniga, Product Manager at Vista Learning and Rosa Welton, Director of Product Management at Intuit In this inspiring piece, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable Latinas who have made a significant impact in the field of product management. We had the...
6 Key Insights from The Path to CPO Series
Wisdom from Industry Experts in Your Journey Toward Executive Leadership By: Women In Product In our series, The Path to CPO, we heard from nine accomplished Chief Product Officers (CPOs) and other knowledgeable professionals, each sharing invaluable insights from...
Crafting a Successful Product Strategy
Your 5-Element Framework By: Yasi Baiani, Chief Product Officer at Raya A solid and sound product strategy is a treasure trove for both your product department and your company! Product strategy is what sets your North Star, clarifies what everyone should work on,...
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