Product managers must be garner support from senior managers, cross functional peers, and implementation teams in order to meet business needs. Being able to influence others without authority is essential. This article covers 10 things that influential product managers do well that you may not be aware of.
Felicia Littlejohn, Ph.D.
Felicia Littlejohn, Ph.D., is Learning and Development (L&D) professional, leadership coach, and former commercial business leader who empowers others to achieve their goals. Her work in leadership development, coaching, and strategy consulting has helped businesses, teams, and professionals to upskill, cultivate leadership potential, enhance performance, and overcome growth hurdles. Felicia is a Certified Professional Coach (C.P.C.) who holds a Ph.D. in Engineering, an M.B.A. in Marketing, and is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Instructional Design.
Colossal Onboarding Mistakes Costing Manufacturers Millions
In the recruiting process, manufacturing companies looking to hire functional Commercial Business Leaders often make the same enormous mistake – they limit their scope to employees in their industry niche – under the belief that a narrow focus on qualifications will enable the new hire to hit the ground running. This is a costly mistake.