The Productologist

I saw a question on Linked In from a new Product Manager who is switching careers and wanted some pointers about how to make the transition smoothly. I answered the question with some suggestions. She is not a software Product Manager, as I am, so my response to her was not tied specifically to what I do as a software PM. I am re-posting a slightly modified version of my response here. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Product Management. It’s a very challenging and rewarding field and provides a great opportunity to interact with many business functions.

Image via WikipediaThis is my first off-topic post (NOTE: there’s still some Product Management stuff at the end…I just couldn’t help myself), but I just had to rave about this: SoBotanical Shave Gel. I was reluctant to try it at first, but I decided that I was being ridiculously stubborn about not trying it so I ordered it. Plus it was recommended by a friend who said, “It’s the bomb! You won’t be disappointed, man.” And he was right, although he may be slightly biased, since SoBotanical is run by his wife.