» Make small changes and embrace experimentation
» People may have a sincere commitment to change, while also unwittingly applying productive energy toward a hidden competing commitment.
» Extreme situations can build extreme understanding and can also push people apart
» Does our current worldview limit the way we think about organisations?
» Financial rewards alone for complex work can have the opposite of the intended effect
» Even a small perceived penalty is enough to discourage experimentation, learning and success
» A large part of our behaviour is influenced by our peer group
Because so much of product management is about working with people, it’s important to take time to reflect on the kind of first impression you make to those people. In this latest entry for my series of 100 things I’ve learned about product management, I pass on my coaching advice to help you make the best possible impression every time.
» When starting your next role, gather opinions and evaluate them before making your own appraisal of the state of the product
» Think of your first month’s activity in terms of people, product and personal
» The transition from product manager to leader requires many new skill sets
» To set up a new starter in your team for success, be clear on their role and goals
» Customer research and validation is critical, but it can’t always make decisions for you
» Remedy mistakes quickly and honestly to earn respect
» Use the “rule of 10” to put mistakes in context
» People remember most your small defining moments
Hi Jock, what makes a good UX Designer from the perspective of a product manager?
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6 simple rules of product management to introduce everyone else in the organisation to the concept.
Remember how jarring change can be for people and actively work to soften the impact for them.
