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How to Become a Product Manager and Bring Value to Your Customers

Harvard Professional Development

As such, product managers think strategically about the long-term goals and impacts of the products they’re overseeing, and create plans and processes to meet those goals. Problem solving : Product managers need to be strong problem solvers as well — starting with finding good solutions to customer challenges and pain points.

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Strategic Leadership

Harvard Professional Development

Defining Strategic Leadership. Strategic leadership is when managers use their creative problem-solving skills and strategic vision to help team members and an organization achieve long-term goals. Strategic leadership is about understanding yourself and your goals,” she says. Ready to get started?

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13 Company Retreat Ideas to Re-energize Your Employees

Vantage Circle

Escape Rooms It is the ultimate team bonding experience where teams brainstorm to solve puzzles and challenges. This encourages communication, collaboration, and problem-solving under time constraints. Is it for strategic planning, team building, professional development, or a combination of all?