In this episode of Product Chats, Amy Graham, seasoned product management expert and Pragmatic Institute instructor, shares insights on making the most of the critical first 90 days in a new role. Amy provides a step-by-step guide to help product managers build relationships, understand team dynamics, and identify knowledge gaps in both internal processes and market data.
Key Takeaways:
- Audit Internal Knowledge: Locate key artifacts, learn about organizational tools and processes, and identify knowledge keepers for critical areas.
- Understand the Market: Assess existing market research, identify gaps, and have at least three direct conversations with customers or prospects to fill those gaps.
- Create a 90-Day Plan: Draft a roadmap that outlines your learning objectives, key activities, and specific deliverables. Align this plan with your manager to ensure shared expectations.
Guest Bio:
Amy Graham is an accomplished product management professional and instructor at Pragmatic Institute. Throughout her career, Amy has launched and managed multi-million dollar software projects and mobile apps. Before joining Pragmatic Institute, she held leadership roles, including vice president of client services and product development at TalenTrust, director of technology solutions at Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and as part of the leadership team at Work Options Group. Her extensive experience equips her to help product professionals excel in their roles.
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