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How to Prioritize by Google's Product Manager Sep 18, 2017

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How important is prioritization? In order to build the best possible solution, a product manager needs to understand WHY they are building. Once the problem and stakeholders have been identified, how does a PM tackle solving it? In this talk, Jeff Betts, a Product Manager at Google, covers this problem-solving framework and shares insights and anecdotes from his user-first approach to product development and prioritization strategy.

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Understanding Engineering Challenges without a Tech Background with Warby Parker PM Sep 13, 2017

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While it can be intimidating for people without technical backgrounds to jump into a technical environment, there is amazing potential to affect change and act as a multiplier. In this session, Andrew talks about lessons he has learned in how to better understand, prioritize, and tackle technical issues facing engineers in the workplace. He discusses how you can understand the key business metrics and their relationship to the engineering level metrics without any tech knowledge and utilize tools that monitor those metrics. He also talks about how you can use transparency and democratization to adapt and prioritize.

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How to Move from Finance to Product by UberEats Product Strategist Sep 11, 2017

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In this talk, Ryan Cunningham, a Product Strategist at UberEats, discusses how he transitioned from Finance into Product. He walks through the key skills that transfer and those that don't, as well as unexpected areas that will require a steep learning curve, particularly in culture and how to spend your time. Based on his experience and lessons learned, Ryan provides insights on how to make this transition as frictionless as possible.

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How to Crack the Product Manager Interview w/ Product School CEO Sep 06, 2017

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In this talk Carlos González de Villaumbrosia, the Founder and CEO of Product School, is holding a mock interview workshop, discussing the lay of the land in terms of the 5 most commonly asked questions. In a group session the group practices answering these questions. He gives an overview of the interview situation, things you should do to prepare for the interview and how to answer the questions in the most interesting and influential way. With a short introduction to the whole interviewing process and a Q & A with the group, he discusses how to talk about your previous experiences in the interview and show your motivation towards the position.

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Dirty Little Secrets of Product Management with Lyft's PM Sep 04, 2017

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What are the common mistakes, misunderstandings and misconceptions new product managers often have? How can you avoid them? Product management encompasses lots of different disciplines and responsibilities but not all of them will be summed up in a job description. While everyone will talk about setting product strategy, defining features, maintaining a roadmap, managing an engineering team, and putting together a successful product launch, what else do you need to know to be a successful product manager? Alexis Baird talks about how you can learn the tricks of the trade and nail it like a Product Manager. She also burst the myths of common misunderstandings and misconceptions in product management.

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The Why & How of Enterprise Analytics with Spotify's Data Scientist Aug 30, 2017

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Why does analytics matter? As "big data" and "data science" become increasingly mature practices, businesses have started to demand ROI from their investments in analytics. In fact, senior stakeholders at some companies cast doubt on the need for data science. Gordon Silvera, a Senior Data Scientist on Spotify's Data SWAT squad, discusses why enterprise analytics is essential to sustained company growth. He talks about a framework that can guide companies towards best-in-class enterprise analytics, as well as show how Spotify has brought this framework to reality.

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10 Commandments of Product Management with LinkedIn's PM Aug 28, 2017

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From vertical to horizontal product management. In this talk LinkedIn`s Senior Product Manager, Christian Byza, talks about how his roles changed from owning a vertical slice of a solution to a horizontal ownership of an entire market and what it takes to build great products in a large organization He also talks about the 10 rules to follow in product management and the difference between horizontal and vertical product ownership.

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The PM Interviewing Process for Big Logos with GoogleX former Product Manager Aug 23, 2017

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While each company and each interview can be unique, there are general patterns and tips that you can follow to present your best self during the interview process. Chandan Lodha, former Product Manager at GoogleX, walked through various types of questions and what you can do to best prepare yourself for applying and interviewing at these companies.

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Every PM is a Growth PM w/ Shopkick's Senior Product Manager Aug 21, 2017

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We all enter a company as part of an organization, each with a set of teams with their own purpose. We start with this sense of mission we attach to our role - whether you are a PM, a designer, a marketer, and more. It’s exciting, and the level of role specialization makes you motivated to reach the goals that you set for that role. But let’s take another step back. Remove the attribute of whether you work on Core Product, Growth, Marketing, Engineering, or Design. Now what do you see your role as?I hope your answer was related to growth, because that’s what the ultimate company goal is. Gaurav Hardikar, Senior Product Manager at Shopkick, talks about how every Product Manager is a Growth Product Manager.

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The Validation Toolbox with PM at Cancer Research UK Aug 16, 2017

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In this talk Ane Silva, Product Manager at Cancer Research UK, talks about the struggle of figuring out whether you should or shouldn't build a new feature. She also discusses how you can validate your ideas for new products and features in a simple framework to get you started.

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