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Pivot to Product Manager: The Ultimate 3-Step Playbook to Kickstart Your Product Management Career
The Product Manager plays a central and crucial role in any company. In a world driven by the consumption of products, they get to decide what products to create, how to sell them, and who to sell them to.
According to a recent study, a fully optimized Product Manager can increase the company's profits by approximately 34%.
That's how important this position is! So if you want to become one, you must prepare yourself with the right tools for success.
This book guides you in three detailed steps how to transition into a Product Manager role (including practice interview questions, and answers).
According to a recent study, a fully optimized Product Manager can increase the company's profits by approximately 34%.
That's how important this position is! So if you want to become one, you must prepare yourself with the right tools for success.
This book guides you in three detailed steps how to transition into a Product Manager role (including practice interview questions, and answers).
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Published June 24, 2021
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January 13, 2024
Irving Malcolm's "Pivot to Product Manager" is a comprehensive and insightful guide that illuminates the crucial role of a Product Manager and provides aspiring professionals with the essential tools for success in this pivotal position. In a world dominated by the consumption of products, this book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the path to becoming an optimized Product Manager.
The author underscores the significance of the Product Manager in any company, emphasizing their role in decision-making processes related to product creation, sales strategies, and target audiences. Backed by a recent study indicating a potential 34% increase in company profits with a fully optimized Product Manager, the book highlights the immense impact this position can have on an organization's success.
The strength of "Pivot to Product Manager" lies in its structured approach to guiding readers through the transition into a Product Manager role. The three detailed steps outlined in the book provide a roadmap for aspiring Product Managers, covering crucial aspects such as practice interview questions and answers. Irving Malcolm's methodical approach ensures that readers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic and demanding role.
The practical insights and real-world scenarios presented in the book add depth to the guidance, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and those looking to enhance their skills in Product Management. The emphasis on interview preparation is particularly beneficial, offering readers a strategic advantage in securing a role as a Product Manager.
Malcolm's writing style is clear, concise, and accessible, making complex concepts easily understandable for readers at various stages of their careers. The book strikes a balance between being informative and engaging, ensuring that readers stay focused and motivated throughout their journey to becoming a Product Manager.
In conclusion, "Pivot to Product Manager" is a four-star guide that stands out for its comprehensive approach, practical insights, and relevance in a competitive business landscape. Irving Malcolm has created a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to excel in Product Management, offering a roadmap to success in a role that plays a pivotal part in driving company profits. If you are serious about entering or advancing in the field of Product Management, this book is an indispensable companion on your journey.
The author underscores the significance of the Product Manager in any company, emphasizing their role in decision-making processes related to product creation, sales strategies, and target audiences. Backed by a recent study indicating a potential 34% increase in company profits with a fully optimized Product Manager, the book highlights the immense impact this position can have on an organization's success.
The strength of "Pivot to Product Manager" lies in its structured approach to guiding readers through the transition into a Product Manager role. The three detailed steps outlined in the book provide a roadmap for aspiring Product Managers, covering crucial aspects such as practice interview questions and answers. Irving Malcolm's methodical approach ensures that readers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic and demanding role.
The practical insights and real-world scenarios presented in the book add depth to the guidance, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and those looking to enhance their skills in Product Management. The emphasis on interview preparation is particularly beneficial, offering readers a strategic advantage in securing a role as a Product Manager.
Malcolm's writing style is clear, concise, and accessible, making complex concepts easily understandable for readers at various stages of their careers. The book strikes a balance between being informative and engaging, ensuring that readers stay focused and motivated throughout their journey to becoming a Product Manager.
In conclusion, "Pivot to Product Manager" is a four-star guide that stands out for its comprehensive approach, practical insights, and relevance in a competitive business landscape. Irving Malcolm has created a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to excel in Product Management, offering a roadmap to success in a role that plays a pivotal part in driving company profits. If you are serious about entering or advancing in the field of Product Management, this book is an indispensable companion on your journey.
April 4, 2024
The title suggests that it provides a practical guide for making a mid-career change, but it doesn't, really.
The introductory sections provide basic, high-level information about the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as a product manager and some general information about what the job consists of. This serves as a useful checklist of key topics for further research, but Malcolm doesn't cover any concept in real depth. He does at least provide scores of links and book recommendations, and I spent a few useful days going through every cited online resource.
The large majority of the book consists of preparation for the interview. I think this was a mistake, and the book is not very clear in its title or presentation that that is the focus. It includes dozens of practice questions and some sample answers, if that's what you're looking for.
I haven't yet read Gayle McDowell's Cracking the PM Interview, but the PMs I know seem to regard that as the gold standard, FWIW.
Short even for its 150 pages, fluffly and large-font, but useful for organizing further research.
The introductory sections provide basic, high-level information about the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as a product manager and some general information about what the job consists of. This serves as a useful checklist of key topics for further research, but Malcolm doesn't cover any concept in real depth. He does at least provide scores of links and book recommendations, and I spent a few useful days going through every cited online resource.
The large majority of the book consists of preparation for the interview. I think this was a mistake, and the book is not very clear in its title or presentation that that is the focus. It includes dozens of practice questions and some sample answers, if that's what you're looking for.
I haven't yet read Gayle McDowell's Cracking the PM Interview, but the PMs I know seem to regard that as the gold standard, FWIW.
Short even for its 150 pages, fluffly and large-font, but useful for organizing further research.
June 23, 2023
I found this book very helpful for my transition into the product manager role from a different job. If you have recently been promoted, or want to know more about product management then this book is for you!
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