What's Your Problem?
What's Your Problem?
Break into product management, solve problems, and build your career through mentorship
About the Book
"What’s Your Problem?: Break into product management and build your career through mentorship" is not your ordinary career guide; it is a roadmap, a mentor in print, a transformative journey from software developer to product manager, drawn from the deeply personal and professional experiences of author Aaron Kesler.
Is it possible to leap from being stuck in the minutiae of codes and bugs to envisioning and executing big-picture strategies? Can you pivot from a technical role to a managerial one? How can you use your technical background as a springboard for a thriving career in product management? This book answers all these questions and more.
Using a candid, conversational approach, Kesler takes you through his journey from coding at a startup to leading teams and managing product launches for a range of businesses. His insights offer a fresh perspective on the essence of product management - it's not just about technical know-how, but also about recognizing and solving the right problems, connecting with people, and cultivating a forward-thinking mindset.
This book is an invitation to examine the problems you face, learn the art of solving them, and most importantly, leverage your existing skills to build a successful product management career. Along the way, you'll discover the vital role of mentorship, the value of empathizing with customers, and the importance of nurturing connections.
Whether you're a software developer looking for a career change, a new entrant into the tech industry, or an aspiring product manager, this book offers valuable lessons, practical strategies, and the motivation you need to propel your career forward.
If you're ready to get out of the weeds and start addressing the bigger issues, "What’s Your Problem?" is the mentor you've been looking for. The next chapter of your career starts here.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: What’s Your Problem?
- Chapter Two: Connections are Everything
- Chapter Three: Finding a Product Management Job
- Chapter Four: Building a Product
- Chapter Five: Design Thinking
- Chapter Six: Serving Your Customer
- Chapter Seven: Leading Your Team
- Chapter Eight: What’s the Next Problem?
- Additional Resources
- Acknowledgments
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