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The First 90 Days as a Product Manager: Overcoming the Top 3 Challenges for New PMs
Needless to say, being a Product Manager comes with many challenges. However, the best way to overcome them is to prepare for them way in advance, so that when you do face them in your job, you can tackle them with confidence. Because let’s face it - if you’re a new Product Manager, the last thing you want to do is screw up within the first few days.
In this video, Microsoft Product Manager Arvind Dutta talks about the 3 biggest challenges all new Product Managers face and how to overcome them. He also guides you on how to prioritize your variety of tasks and action items as a Product Manager, so that you make every second of your day-to-day activities count. He also discusses the hierarchies in Product roles, across Product Managers, Product Leaders, and Product Owners - and how they all come together to deliver an exceptional product.
Dive into the biggest challenges in product management and how to overcome them. Here's what we'll cover:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Meet Arvind Dutta
03:13 - Product Manager VS Product Leader VS Product Owner
05:50 - Hierarchies in Product roles
08:11 - The Top 3 biggest challenges for new Product Managers
08:34 - Challenge 1: ambiguity
09:00 - Challenge 2: imposter syndrome
09:50 - Challenge 3: saying 'NO'
10:38 - Challenge 1: Ambiguity and how to overcome it
12:35 - How to create a 30-60-90 day plan
17:03 - Challenge 2: How to overcome imposter syndrome
19:22 - Challenge 3: The art of saying "No"
22:30 - How to prioritize as a new Product Manager
24:16 - Key takeaways
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About Arvind Dutta:
Arvind has over 15 years of experience leading product management, product marketing, and business strategy for top tech companies. Currently, he is leading the global strategy for Microsoft Teams' extensible experiences and the media portfolio. Before his current role, he was leading Dynamics 365 cloud migration global strategy. He has also worked as a Senior Product Manager for Software and Services at Fluke Corporation and for Growth at Corning Incorporated. He has an MBA from the Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Industrial Design from the National Institute of Design.
Outside of work, he enjoys CrossFit, sketching, paddle boarding, and going on long hikes with his 100 lbs German Shepard dog, Zaha. He is also actively involved in mentoring early in career product managers and marketers. You can connect with him on LinkedIn for insights on product leadership, technology, and business strategy: / arvinddutta
About PG:
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At Product Gym, we teach you how to optimize your profile to boost your credibility and professional branding, and give you our tried-and-tested application strategy to score more interviews. We also show you how to ace every single question in your Product Manager interview, from behavioral and technical questions to case studies and salary negotiation. Furthermore, we cover all the technical fundamentals and business fundamentals that every Product Manager needs to know.
Sign up for your free consultation today and let’s see if we’re a good fit to help you achieve your Product Manager career. If we are, you’ll get instant access to hours of expert-led skills courses and expert interviews, as well as our 500+ community of coaches, industry professionals, and people who are on this journey with you. See you on the inside!
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14 июл 2024
