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Apr 2018
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How to Be a Successful Product Manager b...

Product School
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A Product Manager is often referred to as the CEO of the product; Ahmad Weshahy, Product Manager at Google, talks about a different view on this analogy and why it might not be the most accurate description. This talk provides a brief summary of what the overall job entails for those who aren’t very familiar with it, a typical day in the life of a Product Ma ... Show More
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