Kindergarten Rules
January 24th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
I firmly believe that everything you need in order to be a great product manager you learn in kindergarten.
1) Care: You really have to care about the product, your team and most importantly the needs and pain points of your users
2) Share: Share information, ideas and collaborate. It’s never a one man show.
3) Listen: Probably the most under-utilized skill people possess but rarely use. Take a step back to listen to your customers and HEAR what they are saying.
4) Raise your hand: Stand up and ask for help. Surrounding yourself with good people, seeking advice and having the courage to say ” I don’t know” is fundamental.
5) Recess: Take time to play and try things out. Give yourself the opportunity to solve problems in different ways by changing the surrounding, time or topic. Inspire yourself and your team to think about things in new and different ways.
