This document discusses applying product management skills to leadership roles. It provides examples of challenges leaders face, such as managing direct reports, creating roadmaps under tight deadlines, and giving negative feedback. For each challenge, it recommends specific product management tools to address the challenge, such as setting clear expectations, understanding people's working styles, building relationships, and getting curious about the underlying problem. The document is presented by the VP of Product at Peloton and promotes product management training courses.
5. What got you Here CAN get you There
Applying Product Management Skills to Leadership
6. Betina Evancha
VP of Product Management at Peloton
Team of 60 Product Managers, Product
Analysts, User Researchers, and Product
Documentation Experts
2.3 million Connected Fitness Subscribers
2021
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Two Truths and a Lie…
1. It’s better not to mention that you’re a
new manager
2. You should share written expectations,
even if that’s awkward.
3. It’s a good idea to interview your direct
about their working style.
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Two Truths and a Lie…
1. It’s better not to mention that you’re a
new manager
2. You should share written expectations,
even if that’s awkward.
3. It’s a good idea to interview your direct
about their working style.
32. PM Tools for Leadership
☑ Context is your friend
☑ Expectation Setting
☑ Interview to Understand
☑ Get Curious about the Problem
☑ Build Relationships
☑ What game, how to win
✷ Giving & Receiving Feedback
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