Jackie Bavaro on getting better at product strategy, what exactly is strategy, PM pitfalls to avoid, advancing your career, getting into management, and much more
with Jackie Bavaro · Jun 2022
Being a manager fundamentally changes relationships with your team—they treat you differently at social events, you carry secrets you can't share, and you're torn between what's best for individuals and what's best for the company. It's a real downside worth acknowledging before assuming management is the natural next step.
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