Your products are only as good as your organization’s design

Six (out of many) key differences between product managers and org designers 1) As a PM, you advocate for a clear vision for your product. As an org designer, you help teams co-create that vision themselves.2) PMs hedge against indecision, whereas org designers help teams make better decisions.3) You’re much more data-driven as a PM than as an Org ... See more

Eight ways product managers and org designers are similar 1) You’re ruthless about solving real problems.2) You know how to run a true experiment.3) You can lead without authority.4) You’re always looking to get better as a facilitator.5) You’re a generalist (generally).6) You work well with folks who have different skills and background than you.7... See more

During the past three years, I've helped Fortune 500 companies redesign their way of working as an Organization Design Consultant at The Ready. I've been designing organizations for three years and I've never been a product manager. So far, I've learned about product management from reading, interviewing for PM roles, and friends who are PMs.

It's easy to get lost in the rabbit hole if you don't know what it is - here are some links to help you learn more about how to become a product manager.