Eigenvalue of a PM
"As we navigate our career, we come across a diverse range of constraints, cultures, people, and variables that are beyond our control. However, as we train for our career as a Product Manager, it is crucial to focus not only on frameworks, functional and technical skills, and domain knowledge, but also on developing a set of skills that go beyond these aspects. Our ability to excel in our work stems from Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - the capacity to comprehend and adapt to the complexities of human interactions and environments, adjusting our approaches to accommodate these constraints. It is important to note that despite the abundance of LinkedIn posts, YouTube videos, and numerous articles that often present an idealized perspective, believing that possessing solely hard skills makes one a competent Product Manager is a fallacy. The essence of the ""Eigenvalues of a PM"" talk is to highlight a few practical skills that can enable Product Managers to leverage their hard skills and achieve new levels of excellence in their careers. By embracing these skills, PMs can navigate the dynamic landscape of their profession with confidence and effectiveness."
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- 6. What is an Eigenvalue? Eigenvalue in mathematics helps us understand how inherently a system behaves and changes. Almost a value system.
- 7. 30% Private (PMF stage + mild scaling) 40% Public (scaling, profitability) 30% Pivots/Transforms
- 10. Source Objective Metrics Subjective Evaluation Human Actual Perception Validate Estimate Match
- 11. Source: twitter
- 12. 100% of customers are people. 100% of employees are people. If you don't understand people, you don't understand business. ~ Simon Sinek
- 14. 5 Practical PM Eigenvalues
- 15. #1 - Effectiveness > Being Right Skills needed - Interpersonal Skills, Empathy, Emotional Expression, Impulse Control and Emotional Problem Solving Tips: 1. Develop relationships and not project groups 2. Understand why people think differently 3. Reality testing and High Impulse Control 4. Stakeholder mapping Effective Right Wrong Ineffective Leader Player Martyr Fool
- 16. #2 - Storytelling Skill > Data Pulling Skill Skills needed - Emotional Expression, Assertiveness, Optimism and Empathy Tips - 1. Pitch to a 7 - 9 year old 2. Story arcs and framing 3. Product Marketer Involvement 4. Stakeholder mapping
- 17. #3 - Collectivism > Individuality Skills - Empathy, Interpersonal Skills, Emotional Problem Solving, Social Responsibility, Stress Tolerance, Self Regard Tips 1. Work on your Self Regard aka Inner Confidence 2. Find ways to cope with stress 3. Demonstrate that you care about greater good
- 18. #4 - Progress > Perfection Skills - Stress tolerance, flexibility, emotional problem solving, reality testing and social responsibility Tips 1. Mile wide inch deep approach 2. Share early drafts 3. Quick wins 4. Personal calibration (see skills above)
- 19. #5 - Brevity > Details Skills - Emotional Expression, self actualization, assertiveness Tips 1. Pyramid Principle and MECE 2. 3 things rule 3. Parking lots 4. Single tasking 5. Emotional Regulation
- 20. 1. Effective > Being Right 2. Storytelling > Data/Evidence Gathering 3. Collectivism > Individualism 4. Progress > Perfection 5. Brevity > Details
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