Pragmatism

A pragmatic approach to hiring, product management, and careers in tech.

The hottest Substack posts of Pragmatism

And their main takeaways

Navigating the First 90 Days Without (Too Many) Hiccups

64 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23

💼 Business Management Product Strategy Leadership Career

In the first 30 days, focus on building relationships and understanding the company dynamics.
From 30 to 60 days, dive into working with product and engineering counterparts, prioritize quick wins, and showcase thought leadership.
Within 60 to 90 days, become a key stakeholder in planning, ship your first feature, refine the product roadmap, and take ownership of your product suite.

Getting Promoted in Your Rookie Year as a PM (Without Becoming the Office Coffee Runner)

0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23

💼 Business Career growth Management Professional development Workplace dynamics

Execution and excellence are key to earning trust and credibility as a product manager.
Deliver impactful results by setting clear goals and celebrating wins along the way.
Demonstrate readiness for promotion by taking on more responsibilities and building influential relationships.

How Storytelling Can Catapult Early Stage Product Managers to Success

0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23

💼 Business Product Management Storytelling Career development Communication Professional Skills

A good story needs a clear plot and relatable characters with emotional resonance.
Product managers can use storytelling to influence decisions, sell ideas, and foster collaboration.
To excel at storytelling, make sure your stories stick, influence without authority, and receive positive feedback.