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Product Management: Turning Visions Into Reality

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Learn how Kenneth transitioned from data analytics to a Senior PM at LinkedIn, where he now leads projects like LinkedIn Learning's AI personalized career plan, helping people achieve their career goals.

For aspiring PMs, Kenneth emphasizes three essential qualities:

• Problem-solving: Always looking for ways to improve products and solve customer pain points

• Proactivity: Driving initiatives forward, even without direct authority

• Leadership: Guiding and motivating cross-functional teams to deliver a product vision

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His advice for anyone exploring their career:

• Try different roles to discover what you enjoy

• Reflect on what you like and don’t like

• Build hands-on experience through internships, side projects, or personal ventures

By experimenting and reflecting, you can find a path that’s both fulfilling and impactful—just as Kenneth did in product management.