SUNDAY REWIND: 6 Things a Product Manager Is Not

October 31, 2021 at 08:00 AM
SUNDAY REWIND: 6 Things a Product Manager Is Not

Very often we talk about what a product manager should do, what they need to learn, and how they fit into their organisation, but we like this 2015 post from Simba Sagwete detailing six key things a product manager should NOT do.

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From being too technical or too involved in marketing to being a data analyst or even a 'boss', this post suggests that while skills are really important for product managers, there are others we can afford to leave to other people.

Read 6 Things a Product Manager Is Not in full and, if you agree or disagree with Simba, let us know in the comments below. You can also explore more great content in our Sunday Rewind series.

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Imogen Schels

Imogen Schels

Imogen brings more than 10 years of experience in print and digital to her role as Director of Content Strategy for Mind the Product. The core of her experience comes from 10 years working as an editor for Bauer Consumer Media, a division of Europe’s largest privately-owned publishing group, and as Head of Content for Benivo, an award-winning startup.

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