521: What Every Product Manager Must Know Before Their Next Move

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next
episode of... Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister,
PhD. Please find future episodes on your podcast player,
searching for Product Mastery Now or
at https://productmasterynow.com/mastery/. Blog Talk
Radio is ending in Jan, 2025. The podcast is all about helping
people involved in innovation and managing products become more
successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers.
About the Episode:  Kimberly Bloomston’s journey from
individual contributor to Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp
demonstrates the key transitions and skills needed at each level of
product management leadership. Her path highlights how
responsibilities evolve from hands-on product development to
strategic business leadership, emphasizing the importance of
continuous learning, vulnerability, and strong
relationship-building skills. Key Topics: Career progression stages
in product management, from IC to CPOTransition from tactical to
strategic responsibilities at each levelEvolution of stakeholder
management and leadership requirementsImportance of vulnerability
and continuous learning in product leadershipRole of business
acumen in product management successCritical skills needed at
different career stagesValue of cross-functional understanding and
relationshipsImpact of organizational structure on product
leadershipBalance between product expertise and business
leadershipStrategies for successful career transitions in product
management