Main Takeaways: -Passion is contagious -How to influence without authority -Be your authentic self

1. www.productschool.com
Finding Your Voice in Product by fmr Disney
Product Leader

2. CERTIFICATES
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Certificate™
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Product Management
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3. Corporate
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4. Free Product Management Resources
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5. Finding Your
Voice In Product
Devin Ward
Product Leader
Views are my own and not my employer

6. Summary
✔ Introduction
✔ What is Product Management
✔ Passion is Contagious
✔ Influence Without Authority
✔ Authentic Self
✔ Soft vs. Hard Skills

7. ‘18 Product Manager - Disney Parks, Retail Product & Experiences
Dining Reservation
Mobile Order
Walk Up List
Table Service To-Go
Mobile Check-In
‘15 Digital Producer - Shanghai Disney Resort
‘15 Professional Intern - Cast, Communication & Events
‘14 Cast Member - Star Tours
‘16 Guest Experience Producer - Walt Disney World Resort
‘16 Digital Account Manager - Food & Beverage
20` Covid - How to keep sane during a Global Pandemic
‘21 Product Manager - Slam dunk!

8. The world is shifting
Identity Time Passion

9. What is Product Management
Technology
Business
Design
The practice of strategically driving
the development, market launch, and
continued support and improvement
of a company’s products.

10. What makes a good Product Manager
Design
Guest
Business
Technology
Communicator
Empath
Passion
Analytical
Psychologist
Detective
Inventor
Conductor
Firefighter
Butcher
Director Pastor
Quarterback Diplomat

11. Circles Method
cc' Product Plan

12. Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills

13. Influence Without Authority
- The Why
- Collaborate & Compromise
- Do Your Homework

14. Passion Is Contagious
- How to Tell a Good Story
- Lighting Another Candle
Doesn’t Put Yours Out
- Product Testing

15. Be Your Authentic Self
- Empathy
- Imposter Syndrome
- Who are you behind the
mask?

16. Thank You!
Devin Ward
www.linkedin.com/in/dev-ward

17. www.productschool.com
Part-time Product Management Training Courses
and
Corporate Training