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“I was looking for inspiration and guidance as I am searching for a career change and Product Management/ Project Management are my areas of interest. I was looking to understand if in such roles technical skills are required.”

» Constraints that motivate and focus are most effective » Boredom can trigger a creative and productive state of mind » It’s important not to stave off boredom immediately with distractions » You can optimise your working environment for greater productivity on different types of task

» Pricing determines the structure of the business that produces it » Start with consumer research to determine potential demand and feasibility of the product » A step-by-step guide to pricing software » Scalpers have made $82M in sales of consumer tech in under three months

When faced with all the things you could and should be doing, it can be tremendously hard to decide which to do, let alone which to do first.

» Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed » DeepMind’s AlphaFold solves a complex protein folding problem in days rather than years » Netflix and the BBFC automate age certifications for content with a staff-trained algorithm » YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has the unintended consequence of creating echo chambers » An algorithm widely used in US courts for predicting future criminality exhibits racial bias » Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya explores the impact of biased facial recognition algorithms on human rights

» Leaders have a disporportionate impact on the psychological safety of their teams » Effective teams feel their work means something and makes a difference » A servant leader’s motivation begins with a consious choice to serve others without self-interest » A leader can show support and respect by approving and following a team’s social charter

“So this this might seem a bit odd, but are there any lessons from antiquity given your background in Classics that one might apply to product management in the year 2020?”

» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness » Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors

A product is often a complex combination of several products and services. Some you create yourself, some are created by others. You’re responsible for the whole lot, even if they’re not all directly in your control.

» Business strategy is guesswork without situational awareness » Once you understand the game’s rules, you can out-manoeuvre your competitors

» Practical accessibility and inclusion guidance from UK and US governments » Accessibility guides to various impairments by disabled gamers for the gaming industry » Making your content accessible and inclusive isn’t ‘dumbing down’ » Professionals want clear, concise information, not jargon or complex terms

A virtual roundtable discussion for product leaders and C-level roles. We’ll be discussing: how to measure product manager performance; how to provide opportunities for career growth; and the challenges of managing teams of product managers and product owners.