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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” ” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” Self-management: Being a PM can be incredibly stressful. Company Fit.

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How Corporate Values Get Hijacked and Misused

Harvard Business Review

“Urgency” suddenly becomes a value when time to market cycles are industry lagging and pressure from the Board is mounting. People fill workshops where executives tell heartwarming stories about how the values have shaped their careers and will distinguish their organization in the future.