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HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK TO YOUR MANAGER (3 MINUTE VIDEO)

Most people are not as open to feedback as they claim to be, especially when there are power dynamics involved. This video advises against unsolicited feedback to managers unless they've explicitly indicated openness to it. It also provides guidance on handling situations involving an incompetent manager.

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WINNING ANSWER — WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

How to effectively answer the common interview question "Why should we hire you?" in four steps: determine your unique value proposition, form a compelling narrative, align your answer with the company's needs, and conclude with a confident closing statement.

shailesh-sharma.medium.com · 5 min

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WHY GROWTH MODELS FAIL

Growth models, often represented in spreadsheets, can aid in understanding business dynamics and resource allocation. However, they fail to be widely adopted due to unreliable forecasting and overcomplexity. It is important to focus on relative trade-offs rather than absolute predictions and ensure clarity in assumptions and ownership.

danhock.co · 3 min

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HOW TO BALANCE KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON WITH INNOVATION

This article explores the challenge of balancing maintenance and innovation in product management, offering strategies to manage "keeping the lights on" tasks alongside driving value and growth.

dpereira.substack.com · 4 min

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EFFECTIVE DEEP WORK

Merely reserving calendar time isn't enough for productive deep work, especially for PMs. This article offers practical tips and a framework to help PMs integrate deep work effectively into their hectic schedules.

linkedin.com · 3 min

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PRODUCT LEADERSHIP THEATER

There are two things product leaders should keep in mind: you have as much ownership as you have credibility, and part of your job as a leader is to change hearts and minds.

svpg.com · 2 min

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ADOBE: THE GROWING ISSUE WITH “FREE” TRIALS UX

This case study examines Adobe’s free trial activation process, pinpointing major issues within the onboarding experience. It delves into psychological concepts such as cognitive overload, pricing complexity, fabricated personalization, and the free trial paradox.

growth.design · 5 min

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