What A Head Of Product As An Independent Consultant Wishes They Had Known Before Entering Product Management
Addy, a Head of Product, reflects that the digital product management field didn't exist in its current form early in their career, making prior advice impossible; Addy believes their prior experiences made them a "much more effective product manager" by fostering a mindset of "figuring it out as you experience it".
Career Development, Project Management, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Addy Spiller
Head of Product
Independent Consultant
UC Berkeley
MBA from NYU Stern School of Business
Economics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. The digital product management field is relatively new and evolved significantly over time.
2. Prior experience in other fields can be highly valuable and contribute to becoming a more effective product manager.
3. Embracing a learning mindset and figuring things out along the way can be a valuable approach in this field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I'm not sure digital product management existed in its current form 24 years ago, when I would have wanted to get into it. So, I don't know what I could have been told then.
I'm actually kind of glad that I came across it later in my career. I think I'm a much more effective product manager because of the experiences I had before I entered this space.
There's something about being open and not knowing everything before you enter an industry or a role. It's about figuring it out as you experience it.