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Women Don’t Self-Promote, But Maybe They Should

Harvard Professional Development

Many times, women think ‘my boss should be able to know and recognize the value I bring,’” says Shahbari. Staying in the shadows does not serve you, your manager, your team, or your company.”. You’ll have an opportunity to shine, and your boss will appreciate your strategic thinking. Use “I” Statements.

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

Harvard Professional Development

They oversee the production of a product from first idea to launch, and think strategically and creatively about ways that product can solve a customer’s problems. If it’s a digital product, this means knowing about software development, data privacy and security, and even a coding language or two.