Summary: Successful product managers understand the need to work effectively with the people in other parts of the organization. In this episode of the Product Management Pulse Michael talks with Saeed Khan about the six characteristics of great product managers: Don’t just sound smart; act smart and be smart Be technical without becoming a technologist “Spidey-sense” instincts are good; hard data is way better The 4 Cs of Leadership: credibility, commitment, communication and courage Be an integrator, translator and communicator; don’t be a terminator Own the product from conception to completion and beyond Saeed and Michael also discuss the need for product managers to have a business mindset. Saeed writes with two friends at the popular blog On Product Management.
