Finding a new job is emotionally and physically draining. In all honesty, finding a new job… stinks. Tom will be leading a discussion on the skills necessary to find a job and how to make the job search process enjoyable. He will discuss everything from writing an awesome resume, pro-active networking, company outreach, interviewing like a…
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At heart, Product Managers should be great storytellers and communicators. They should be able to craft compelling and bold narratives to justify a new initiative to executive, or outline heroic quests to ignite engineering and sales teams’ excitement to build and sell that next great product. At the same time, great Product Managers have a…
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Meeting Archives 2018 Please click on the link below to see the meetings for that year. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000…
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As the field of customer experience continues to take hold in organizations, a new function has emerged to help ensure the design and delivery of successful (and profitable!) experiences: Journey Managers. But while these intrepid CX champions represent one of the most important organizational advancements since the creation of the Chief Customer Officer, most professionals have…
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October 2018SVPMA Job Fair (No archived content is available from this meeting) #Career #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Project_Mgmt #Marketing #Development #Design #Org
How do recruiters really evaluate product management candidates? Why do some people find jobs more easily than others? If you’re curious to know the answers to questions like these, then come to the SVPMA recruiter panel. This event will include senior recruiters from leading companies that hire professionals in product management and product marketing. This…
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Being a manager involves tapping into changing patterns of work to find, hire, and get the most out of your team. Significant changes in our environment in the past decade – mobile device proliferation, widespread use of sharing/collaboration apps, ubiquitous video conferencing, and growth of social networking – have had a profound impact on those responsibilities. How…
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Your LinkedIn profile is an important part of your online presence. It can make a strong impact on people who view it and draw interest in your professional achievements. However, it is challenging to distinguish yourself from the half a billion other users who want to stand out for the good of their careers. Learn not only…
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March 2018Present! A Techie’s Guide to Public SpeakingPoornima Vijayashanker and Karen Catlin, Femgineer (No Slide Deck Available) #Tools #Career #Communication #Thought_Leadership #Development #Leadership #Sales #Startups#Entrepreneurship #Marketing #Programs #Initiatives
February Event Review: “Product Manager as Future Founders” with Bob Tinker, Founder and ex-CEO, MobileIron By Steven Xiao Can product managers transition to being startup founders? The answer is “it depends.” In his inspiring talk, Bob Tinker, a humble founder who stepped down as CEO of MobileIron after ten years of leading the mobile security…
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