Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth 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
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Jun 16, 2022 Jackie Bavaro, author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and former Head of Product at Asana, shares her journey from product management at Google to leading teams at Asana. She dives into the essence of product strategy, breaking down its key components and common pitfalls for PMs. Jackie discusses the importance of mentorship, how to improve strategic thinking, and her best career advice for aspiring managers. She also emphasizes the value of hard work over titles and shares must-read recommendations for product managers.
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Downsides of Management
- Management is often less fun than being an individual contributor and can be lonely.
- High salaries are achievable at senior IC levels, eliminating the need for management solely for financial gain.
Three Components of Strategy
- Strategy has three components: vision, strategic framework (market, success metrics, big bets), and roadmap.
- Roadmaps help validate feasibility and adjust plans, not serve as commitments.
Connecting the Dots in Strategy
- A good strategy connects high-level goals to specific features, filling in the missing steps.
- Look for repeated disagreements within the team as signs of strategic misalignment.
