Good question! There is definitely a lot of crossover and collaboration that happens between Product Management and Product Design, especially in startups where roles might be more fluid. I would say the two main areas that differentiate are: Business & Technology. Business: PMs typically need to have a deep understanding of the business model, market dynamics, user acquisition & retention methods, and metrics. They are responsible for product strategy, prioritization of features, ensuring that the product meets business goals, and aligning stakeholders across the organization. Their main focus is on the "what" and "why" of a product. Technology: While PMs don’t necessarily need to be technically skilled, they need a strong understanding of the technologies in play, potential technical constraints, and how these affect the product roadmap. They collaborate with the engineering team to ensure feasibility and often make decisions based on technological considerations. Product Designers, on the other hand, focus on the user experience and interface. Their primary role is ensuring the product is user-centric, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing. They consider the "how" of a product - how it looks, how it feels, and how the user interacts with it. While a Product Designer might take on some tasks typically associated with PMs in smaller startups or specific situations, in larger organizations or more traditional settings, the distinction between these roles becomes clearer. Both roles are crucial though - these functions ensure the product is both desirable and viable from a business perspective.

@@ProductManagerAnthony Thank you for this detailed description.

Thank you so much for watching and the feedback!

Very glad to hear you found it helped up. Good luck transitioning!

I think the best way is by establishing relationships through 1:1s, being very thorough with your work and research which builds trust, and constant communication. In terms of engineering initiatives vs business initiatives, teams will usually agree to some type of breakdown like 20% engineering initiatives and 80% business initiatives. Hopefully this helps! Best of luck as a product management intern this summer!

I’m glad you found it helpful, thank you for watching!

Thank you for watching -- let me know if I can answer any additional questions for you!

That’s awesome to hear! How have you liked being a PM?

@@ProductManagerAnthonyThanks a lot for such a informative video :) More power to you 🙌

Will do!

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!

Thx!!!!!

I think communication is a very important aspect of being an effective Product Manager and tools like Grammarly are very helpful if English is your second language!

Awesome! Thanks for watching Vishal. Can I help in any way with your transition?

@@ProductManagerAnthony just applying for apm and gathering knowledge before interviews hoping for crisp content like yours to watch.

@@visu9012 Sounds good! Working on a new video that should hopefully help. I also offer 1:1 help here if you're interested in checking it out: www.pmcareercatalyst.com/pm-portftolio-program--2d19b

@@ProductManagerAnthony great looking forward to it 👍🏻👍🏻.

I have never coded! I have leveraged SQL though for data analysis purposes. The most important factor is that you understand how technology works (how it can be leveraged, how the pieces fit together, what the limitations are, etc.)