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Emotional Intelligence in PM: The Overlooked Superpower for Product Success

Emotional Intelligence in PM: The Overlooked Superpower for Product Success Imagine a product manager named Sarah who leads a team at a well-known tech company. With a background in coding and analytics, Sarah had all the technical chops needed to build a great product. Yet, it was her ability to understand and connect with her team—her emotional intelligence—that truly made the difference. When conflicts arose and deadlines loomed, Sarah’s empathy and communication skills helped transform challenges into opportunities. This is a story of how soft skills can drive not just team morale, but also market impact. ...

November 28, 2024 · 3 min · Sarosh Mirza
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Breaking Down Silos: The Untold Battle for Cross-Functional Synergy

Breaking Down Silos: The Untold Battle for Cross-Functional Synergy Imagine a bustling tech company, InnovateX, where creativity was at its peak—but so were the internal barriers. Departments worked in isolation, each with its own goals and language. One day, a major project nearly fell apart because the marketing team and the engineers just couldn’t see eye-to-eye. Frustrated but determined, the leadership decided it was time for a change: it was time to break down silos and build cross-functional synergy. ...

October 29, 2024 · 3 min · Sarosh Mirza
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The Overrated PM Title: Why Real Innovation Comes from Collaborative Teams

The Overrated PM Title: Why Real Innovation Comes from Collaborative Teams In a bustling startup hub, Riley was known as the go-to product manager—the one who was expected to have all the brilliant ideas. Yet, as projects progressed, Riley began to notice something remarkable: the product’s success wasn’t due to a single genius, but rather the combined power of a diverse, dedicated team. This is the story of how realizing the true nature of innovation transformed a company from good to great. ...

August 12, 2024 · 3 min · Sarosh Mirza