Q&A: Should I take a different role before applying to become a product manager?
Hi Jock, I’m an entrepreneur, product/program manager and hardcore gamer. I’m facing a dilemma in my career’s direction.
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Q&A: What skills do I need to be a freelance product manager?
People ask me from time to time about how they can get into freelance product management. Here’s a recent question: Hi Jock, I’ve been working as a product manager for 5 years now. I worked in different industries (financial, loyalty, …
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Q&A: How do I make myself more suitable for a senior product role in UK government?
Here’s a question I’ve been asked recently: Hi Jock, I’d appreciate your advice on working for the GDS and different ministries. I have recently applied for senior positions (Deputy Director and Head of Product) at GDS and another UK government …
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Q&A: I need a product manager with specific experience, can you help?
Good product managers are agnostic of technologies (and markets).
38: Product managers learn by doing
You can learn all the theory you like, but at some point you just have to stop thinking about what the answer might be and dive in to find out.
35: Product management skills to pay the bills
So you want to become a product manager? Good for you! But how do you know you’re ready to move into a product management job? Here are some suggestions to start you on the right track.