A mission statement clarifies who you are and what you’re all about—which is why every job-seeker needs one. By taking the time to write your own customer-driven (or in this case, employer-driven) mission statement, you will be better prepared to highlight how your unique skill set, experiences, and passions can solve a problem for the …
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Product managers can be compared to the captain of a ship, charting a course for the product team and ensuring that everyone in the “crew” knows what they need to do to get the ship to the right destination. When every crew member understands the overall plan and the part they play, the journey is …
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m a jack of all trades but master of none”? Usually, it’s not a compliment. However, originally, it was. The full saying actually goes: “A jack of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one.” There is something to be said for …
When you leave your house, do you always know where you’re going? More often than not, I’d bet you do. Now, let me ask you another question: when you leave your house, do you always know how you’re going to get where you’re going? Perhaps. But if you aim to take the best path to …
I am often asked what makes a good product manager, and the first thing I point to is what makes a good leader. A good product leader empowers their team to think critically and creatively while operating independently and collaboratively. How exactly do good product managers do this? For one, they don’t micromanage or dictate. …
Your mission statement is one of the most important tools to help your team, investors, stakeholders, and customers know who you are and what you’re all about. This one statement serves as an essential way to ensure the customer remains front and center. Your company may prefer a vision statement, which differs mostly in chronology. …
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