The document summarizes key topics from a Cincinnati PDMA Innovation Forum discussion on the changing role of product managers. It outlines ongoing and emerging skills requirements for product managers, such as analytics, customer experience management, and global experience. It also notes trends in the industry, such as a greater focus on profits and losses as well as people management skills. Finally, it provides recommendations for product managers to develop their skills and network, including through training programs, conferences, and professional organizations.

1. Cincinnati PDMA Innovation Forum: The Changing Product Manager Mary Nurrenbrock Product Management Resources February 15, 2007

8. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES TRAINING Sequent Learning Networks Sequent helps product managers, marketers, and executives in the world’s leading firms to improve the success of their products and services. Sequent’s goal is to catalyze its clients so that they can make durable, long-lasting, improvements to their products, services, and their organizations. www.sequentlearning.com AIPMM Primary objective is to provide educational programs and standards of excellence necessary for a product or brand professional to achieve professional recognition. http://www.aipmm.com/ PDMA The premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. http://www.pdma.org/ (Look at the other chapters sites!) NETWORKING LinkedIn A business oriented networking site for professional networking https://www.linkedin.com/register?trk=p02c0017reg

9. Mary Nurrenbrock Product Management Resources Dayton, Ohio 45405 937-277-1212 [email_address]