This Week #1: Must reads on growth, what PMs should focus on when joining a new team, and the value of an MBA
Sep 2019
Find 2-3 quick wins in your first 30 days that make the lives of the team better—unblocking a blocker, resolving a lingering decision, or improving an annoying process. Small, visible improvements establish you as someone who delivers before you attempt to reshape strategy.
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