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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Performing market assessments. Managing tight deadlines, revenue targets, market demands, prioritization conflicts, and resource constraints all at once is not for the faint of heart. So, what should you consider if you’re thinking of pursuing a PM role? Running design sprints. Feature prioritization and roadmap planning.

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Media Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Harvard Business Review

That night in 2006 newly appointed Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke mingled with CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo, who asked about his recent congressional testimony, which had sent stock markets soaring. He told her he'd been misinterpreted, she reported the comments, and the markets plummeted, prompting a hail of criticism.

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Is Your CEO’s High Salary Scaring Away Customers?

Harvard Business Review

Let’s say you’re in the market for some new towels. Finally, different political and economic beliefs among consumers could also change their willingness to buy. ” In other words, your more politically conservative customers won’t run screaming if your CEO is paid a bit less. Babo Schokker.

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