In the jungle of professional development opportunities for Product Managers and Product Owners, there are a lot of exciting topics out there for you to explore. But without a growth plan, you run the risk of being distracted by topics that may be interesting, but are unlikely to increase your value to the market.
I can help you invest your time and budget for professional growth in topics that will clearly take you further. We will work together to identify areas where you need to improve. Based on this, we will create your very own professional development plan.
This will turn you straight into a Full-Stack Product Manager or Product Owners that companies are looking for, hire and retain with above-average salaries.
Clever Product Managers and Product Owners develop their skills in line with the needs of employers and future market trends. These two pillars form the basis of the competencies development concept.
You will learn the most important skills of Product Managers and Product Owners from an employer's perspective. Hundreds of job postings for Product Managers and Product Owners have been analyzed manually, relevant skills have been identified and prioritized according to market demand.
The result: You can develop your skills in line with market requirements and even know what increases in salary are possible.
I follow opinion leaders in product management every step of the way, extracting the key messages from their books, blog articles, podcasts and videos. Statement by statement, I check whether they contain information that can make the Competence Profile and the Job Leveling Matrix even more effective.
Because Key Opinion Leaders know what skills make great Product Managers and Product Owners. Now and in the future.
The strategic roadmap for developing your skills in product management. The competence profile is the perfect starting point for your further career progression towards becoming a Full-Stack Product Manager or Full-Stack Product Owner. It shows you which of your skills are already well developed, where you are on the right track and where you still need to learn something new.
With the Job Leveling Matrix, we zoom into the development dimensions of the Competence Profile. It is a more detailed development plan for the development levels from Junior Product Manager and Product Owner to Head of Product. With the development profiles, you know exactly which skills to develop over time, in what order, and what those skills are worth to employers.
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More than 100 competences, prioritized by importance to Employers and the Knowledge Advantage of Key Opinion Leaders.
Before you find out how I can help you with your career development, let me tell you a little about myself.
I am personally committed to your success. This starts with me carefully considering what support, guidance and direction you need. My approach is warm, honest and sometimes challenging. I am not afraid to ask difficult questions if I feel they will help you grow and lead to breakthroughs.
My intention is for you to leave our meetings feeling good about yourself because you can see that you are making massive progress toward becoming a great Product Manager or Product Owner.
The purpose of the first meeting is to get to know each other better. In a relaxed atmosphere, you tell me what you have done so far, what you would like to achieve, and what challenges you are currently facing. I'll tell you what support options are available, how we might work together, and how I can help you with your challenges. After the introductory meeting, we will decide whether we will tackle your professional development together or whether you will continue to look for solutions on your own.
Tip: For our first meeting, it is helpful if you take the free version of the Skills Assessment in advance. This will give you and me some initial information about your current level of maturity and will give you first options for improvement. Click this to start the free version of the Skills Assessment.
Now it's your turn. You can take advantage of so-called "Growth Hours". These are 60-minute workshops in which we focus exclusively on your professional development.
Did you know! You don't have to make a long-term contractual commitment. I want us to work together because it will take you further. That's why I also offer you the opportunity to accelerate your development by booking "Growth Hours" as you need them.
We start with the comprehensive version of the Skills Assessment. This will show you and me which of your skills are already well developed, where you are on the right track, and where you can still learn something new. Based on this, we will create your personal development plan.
To drive your professional growth, we meet regularly to analyze your progress and plan your next development initiatives. You can also take the opportunity to talk about your challenges, and together we will develop solutions that you can implement immediately.
Did you know that ...
We have analyzed hundreds of job openings for Product Managers and Product Owners, so we know exactly what skills employers are looking for.
Option 1: You can search for solutions yourself, try them out, test them, reject them, and try again until you get it right. But I know from my own experience that this takes a lot of time and nerves.
Option 2: You skip this step and learn the easiest and fastest way to become the Product Manager or Product Owner that companies are looking for, hiring and retaining with above average salaries.
Your advantage: You will reach your targets faster and make fewer mistakes.
Are you ready to replace your stress, frustration and many setbacks with moments of success?
Yes? Then get in touch with me! Together we can find out how I can support you.
What are "Growth Hours"?
The so-called "Growth Hours" are 60-minute time blocks dedicated exclusively to your professional development. You can find further information on this page.
How confidential are our meetings?
Trust is something that has to develop. We don't know each other yet. To be able to help you in the best possible way, we need to be able to talk about everything. That's why we sign a non-disclosure agreement before our first meeting. This means that everything we discuss remains between us - no exceptions!
Can it be any less expensive?
Imagine you are developing your competences in product management precisely in line with the needs of the market. It is highly likely that this will put you in an excellent position for a substantial salary increase. If you now compare your additional income with the Growth Hours invested, you will see that we are already making you a very attractive offer.
Do you have any further questions?
We are happy to help. Simply send your question by e-mail to hallo@smart-product-people.com. We will usually get back to you within 48 hours (Monday - Friday).
Few things are as frustrating as searching for a job as a Product Manager or Product Owner. Rarely do job offers come up that are interesting for you. You don't always get an invitation for a job interview, and then there are all those other job seekers who also want the job you like. In short, finding and getting a new job as a Product Manager or Product Owner is not easy.
I can show you how to pass other job seekers and get the Product Manager or Product Owner job you want.
Tell me what challenge you need help with. What problem is causing you the most headaches?
I'll check if I can help you - for free and without any obligation!
Hey, my name is Andreas and I can show you how to become the Product Manager or Product Owner that companies are looking for, hire and retain with above average salaries.
In the jungle of professional development opportunities for Product Managers and Product Owners, there are a lot of exciting topics out there for you to explore. But without a growth plan, you run the risk of being distracted by topics that may be interesting, but are unlikely to increase your value to the market. I want you to focus your time and budget on topics that are proven to accelerate your professional growth.
I know the jungle very well. I have been making my own way through it for over 12 years. During that time I was able to learn and apply many frameworks, methods and techniques. I have learned which approaches work best in different contexts. I have learned from hundreds of colleagues what works well and what works less well. This experience, combined with my passion for personal development, gives me the confidence that I can be a valuable asset to you on your journey to becoming a great Product Manager or Product Owner.
That is why I created Smart Product People. And if you want, I can show you how to switch to the fast lane and become the Product Manager or Product Owner that companies are looking for, hiring and retaining with above-average salaries.
See you soon!
Andreas