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Becoming a well-rounded product manager

Becoming a well-rounded product manager

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Becoming a well-rounded product manager

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- There are very few jobs in the world where you wouldn't see a big benefit from being more well-rounded. For instance, a designer that has worked on both physical as well as software products, would bring great insights into a software team. An engineer who's worked on large-scale systems could do the same for a product at smaller scale. Product management is no different, but actually, I'd argue it's one role where being more well-rounded in your experience is even more important than in most other jobs. I've seen a lot of product managers out there who have over five years of experience, but only in one company, product area, or industry. If that sounds like you, I'd recommend making a conscious effort to become more well-rounded in your skills. Let's talk about a few ways to do that. First, make an effort to change your role at the company you're currently with. Explore a side of the business you have no experience in, or at least a part of the business that has more interaction…

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