Comments on: What Makes A Good Product Manager?

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:45:26 +0000

Thanks for this post! I work in software development for a healthcare organization, and have been wondering why so many fantastic proJECT managers, coordinators, etc., struggle when they are faced with the product management role. And I think this starts to answer that question — while project management methodology and coordination/organization can all be learned, product management is a more personal ownership of a solution, and not just a proficiency at carrying out certain processes.

By: Gilda Farvid

Gilda Farvid — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:49:54 +0000

Fantastic post! Great read and very accurate and well-written indeed.

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links for 2009-01-26 (Jarrett House North) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:01:11 +0000

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By: Christopher Cummings

Christopher Cummings — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:10:23 +0000

Absolutely: Follow your passion and believe in yourself! Software and technical skills can be taught, but attitude and self-determination separate the strong performers from the weak ones–no matter which career direction they take.

By: Joshua Ledwell

Joshua Ledwell — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:33:17 +0000

Thanks for the mention Chris, I’m flattered! As you know I started out as a PM before transitioning to user experience. I guess everyone follows their own path.

By: Gopal Shenoy

Gopal Shenoy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:46:50 +0000

Thanks Ivan. Happy to have made it to your recommended list.

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By: Michael Ray Hopkin

Michael Ray Hopkin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:23:05 +0000

Ivan, thank you for linking to my blog post; I appreciate it very much. You do a nice job of aggregating important information for product managers. -Michael

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