LiveCareer VP of Product, David Grayson, reviews the skills and competencies of being a successful product manager.

Break down all the acronyms and terms that are commonly used in product management, making sense of a profession that has its own language.

Mastering the art (and science) of managing the product development loop is a great opportunity to hone product management skills

Effective problem solving involves thinking through solutions to similar issues, while drawing from outside industries for more perspective.

Applying past lessons in repetition across multiple projects enable PMs to kickstart problem solving exercises without needing to start over.

Rapid prototyping tools enable product teams to create effective product test cases without slowing down the creative process.

Every great product manager crafts their own product vision, identifying a clear customer need and infusing their brand's unique traits.

Big ideas drive creation of amazing solutions, using data from testing bold hypotheses to take product design to the next level.

PMs must set their priorities correctly to lead product teams, from selecting high-impact projects to seeking constant mentorships

PM teams are most effective when potential issues are identified early, flagging potential errors and eliminating confusion on priorities.

PM teams need to think through red flags that can affect new product features, including use case complexity and impact to daily business.

Ash Wahi has led product teams that manage many of the largest service platforms. Managing a platform product shares many common themes with other product management functions. However, as Ash explains, there are key differences in defining the strategy for platform products and how feedback is collected to enhance the product experience.

Content availability, interface limitations and first impressions are common challenges facing today's VR product manager.

Shiren Vijiasingam is a product leader who is dedicated to creating solutions that connect with users on a human level. Building an action plan to identify and solve friction is critical to improving the overall customer experience with products. Shiren presents a five-step model that takes a comprehensive view of the customer journey to create solutions that enhance the product experience.

Shiren Vijiasingam is a product leader who is dedicated to creating solutions that connect with users on a human level. Friction is often viewed as a negative, but it can also create opportunities for new solutions to emerge. As Shiren explains, there are creative ways to turn customer pain points into innovative enhancements that bring joy to more customers.

Gaurav Hardikar discusses how product managers should drive decisions and improve their EQ. How decisions are made matters in this role.

Being an effective PM requires people skills to manage perceptions within the team, while providing practical tips to help with goal setting.

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