Dear Melissa - Answering Questions About Transitioning into a Large Product Team, Collaborating with SMEs, and Internal Tools
August 24, 2022
In this Dear Melissa segment, Melissa answers subscribers’ questions about what to expect when transitioning from a small to a large product team, how to work with subject matter experts that have strong opinions on product design, and making the case for creating an internal product team to support a growing organization.
Q: I've heard about the dangers of transitioning to a smaller team after being in a large organization, but I'm curious about movement in the other direction.
Q: How can I help the team to make the most of everyone's expertise and work better together?
Q: Do you have any suggestions for ways to frame a request to start an internal product team?
Resources
Melissa Perri on LinkedIn | Twitter
MelissaPerri.com
In this Dear Melissa segment, Melissa answers subscribers’ questions about what to expect when transitioning from a small to a large product team, how to work with subject matter experts that have strong opinions on product design, and making the case for creating an internal product team to support a growing organization.
Q: I've heard about the dangers of transitioning to a smaller team after being in a large organization, but I'm curious about movement in the other direction.
Q: How can I help the team to make the most of everyone's expertise and work better together?
Q: Do you have any suggestions for ways to frame a request to start an internal product team?
Resources
Melissa Perri on LinkedIn | Twitter
MelissaPerri.com
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