Thank for consolidating these, I love the insights from others in the field. My response to this might come across a bit harsh, for which I have to say it is meant with total admiration for all PMs, because I believe it to be one of the hardest jobs out there.
I deleted an entire response to this, because there is a lot of have to say to these points, but it all basically boils down to the fact that this mentality is a generational issue and the sooner PM's realise the reality of economics and business in general, the sooner they will see these points as challenges to overcome, just like a new competitor entering the market or losing some key accounts.
I'm a genX'er, having been in product before the role even had a name and let me tell you I have encountered all these reasons in my career. Ultimately, you can know all the PM books and courses off by heart, but it doesn't make you a PM. If someone cannot accept the fact that sometimes, failure is simply not an option, or that there is no time for long winded iterations (so get it right the first time), then maybe leaving the product world might be a good call for them.
Thanks for your thoughtful reply Rudi. This resonated with me with: "Ultimately, you can know all the PM books and courses off by heart, but it doesn't make you a PM."
One of the biggest challenges, I feel, is the misunderstanding of the role and the many people, courses, certificates promising that they can make you a PM. It breeds a different kind of PM and creates challenges from the getgo.
Thank for consolidating these, I love the insights from others in the field. My response to this might come across a bit harsh, for which I have to say it is meant with total admiration for all PMs, because I believe it to be one of the hardest jobs out there.
I deleted an entire response to this, because there is a lot of have to say to these points, but it all basically boils down to the fact that this mentality is a generational issue and the sooner PM's realise the reality of economics and business in general, the sooner they will see these points as challenges to overcome, just like a new competitor entering the market or losing some key accounts.
I'm a genX'er, having been in product before the role even had a name and let me tell you I have encountered all these reasons in my career. Ultimately, you can know all the PM books and courses off by heart, but it doesn't make you a PM. If someone cannot accept the fact that sometimes, failure is simply not an option, or that there is no time for long winded iterations (so get it right the first time), then maybe leaving the product world might be a good call for them.
Thanks for your thoughtful reply Rudi. This resonated with me with: "Ultimately, you can know all the PM books and courses off by heart, but it doesn't make you a PM."
One of the biggest challenges, I feel, is the misunderstanding of the role and the many people, courses, certificates promising that they can make you a PM. It breeds a different kind of PM and creates challenges from the getgo.
Thanks for reading!