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Pawel Jozefiak's avatar

Love this piece... especially the eagle metaphor. Having transitioned through both marketing and e-commerce leadership roles, I've seen firsthand how Product Management is less about technical prowess and more about orchestrating impact.

What truly resonates is the point about embracing uncertainty. In digital commerce, I've learned that the best product decisions often come from those who master the art of "informed uncertainty" - gathering enough data to move forward while accepting that perfect clarity is a myth.

The part about women in PM hits home. The industry's obsession with technical backgrounds often overshadows crucial skills like strategic thinking and stakeholder management. Some of the most impactful product decisions I've witnessed came from PMs who excelled at connecting human needs with business outcomes, not from those who could code the best.

Here's what I've learned: Success in PM isn't about having all the answers - it's about asking the right questions and being comfortable saying "I don't know, but let's figure it out together."

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Bird Mint's avatar

So well put! I saw this first hand while interacting with many different product managers. Unfortunately, the company prioritised tech know-how and you could immediately see how the products suffered. I’m glad that I left after seeing this trend.

Thanks for voicing this out and written in a very compelling way.

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