“The role of the product manager has evolved to influence every aspect of making a product successful.” ~ MCKINSEY REPORT; The Product Management Talent Dilemma
Since 2018, Productside has been conducting a global survey to examine the skill levels of Product Managers across 15 dimensions and to create the Product Management Skills Benchmark report. In this presentation, Productside CEO and Harvard MBA, Rina Alexin, will share results from the latest report. Having headed up the research, she will summarize findings from 5,700 responses from Product Management professionals, along with insights to help you compare your skills (and skill gaps) with those of your peers. Find out how you measure up and discover steps you can take to advance your product career.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- How to get promoted
- Weakest and strongest skills, on average, and how skill levels vary by years of experience
- The prevalence and impact of training and formal product management processes, including how they influence career advancement
- Most important skills for taking on increasing levels of leadership responsibility
- Which skills to build at which points in your product management career
- What to look for (and what others look for) when hiring product management talent
About the Speaker:
Rina Alexin, CEO of Productside, believes that Product Management is a crucial lever for career and company growth, as it provides the input to everyone else’s work. Rina held positions at both McKinsey & Company and MetLife prior to joining the team at Productside. After taking the helm, Rina repositioned Productside to build proactive, innovative, and strategic product teams through a combination of advisory and targeted training services. Productside helps product leaders implement a repeatable process to make high-quality product decisions that achieve business objectives. Her leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on continuous learning, team development, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Rina holds a BA with honors from Amherst College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is also a member of the Association of International Product Marketing and Management.