Reliability builds credibility with technical teams.
Foster direct communication : Encourage developers to interact directly with other stakeholders when appropriate.
This reduces miscommunication and helps them understand user needs firsthand.
Recognize contributions : Acknowledge the work and innovation of technical team members.
Ensure they receive credit for their contributions and feel their work is valued. Pro Tip!
Spend time learning the basics of your product's technical infrastructure.
You don't need to become an engineer, but understanding fundamental concepts will help you communicate more effectively with development teams.
Working with executives and senior leadership The executives and senior leadership have a significant impact on your product's success but often have limited time and different priorities.
Focus on business outcomes : Executives are primarily concerned with how your product impacts broader business goals.
Connect your product work to revenue , user growth, market positioning, and strategic initiatives .
Be concise and direct : Senior leaders have packed schedules.
Present information clearly and get to the point quickly.
Lead with the most important information rather than building up to it.
Prepare for questions : Anticipate what executives might ask and have answers ready.
Level 4 · Execution, Stakeholders & Decisions