Signals and Threads A Poet's Guide to Product Management with Peter Bogart-Johnson
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Aug 15, 2023 Peter Bogart-Johnson, a poet and program manager at Jane Street, discusses the challenge of gaining trust as an outsider, strategies for teaching new ways of working, and the importance of listening as a PM. They also touch on paying down technical debt, qualities Jane Street looks for in PM candidates, and coordinating teams during times of change.
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Dual Modes: Consensus And Startup Speed
- Jane Street can operate both as a cautious, consensus-driven organization and as a fast-moving startup during emergencies.
- That duality preserves technical depth while enabling rapid experimentation when needed.
Hire PMs Who Prioritize Empathy
- Hire PMs who listen, empathize, and meet teams where they are rather than forcing processes.
- Prioritize candidates who can fold into team culture and drive change gently.
Interview For Listening And Updating
- In interviews, pose problems to see how candidates dig into context and update with new information.
- Look for listening, curiosity, fast updating, and collaborative problem framing rather than quick solutions.