Aug 23, 2017 · 1 min read
The key areas (tech, design, data) strike me as correct. I’d add “business/marketing” to the list of potential advantages. Understanding markets, customer segmentation, behavioral psychology, pricing, microeconomics, etc. sound like effective PM weapons to me.
However, I’d think any PM would need a solid understanding of all these pillars. The job is to extract the most value from the synthesis of competing disciplines.
I read the “unfair advantage” as the leg of a “T-shaped” PM. Competence in each pillar is required, but you elevate yourself by additionally having deep capability in one or more areas.
Solid post — thanks!
