Published Aug 18, 2024

Unorthodox PM wisdom: Automating user insights, unselling job candidates, logging every decision, more | Kevin Yien (Stripe, Square, Mutiny)

Dive into unorthodox product management wisdom with Kevin Yien as he unravels innovative hiring strategies, automates user insights, and underscores the power of decision logs and cross-disciplinary skills in enhancing product management effectiveness.

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Unorthodox PM wisdom: Automating user insights, unselling job candidates, logging every decision, more | Kevin Yien (Stripe, Square, Mutiny)

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Hiring StrategiesKevin Yien shares his innovative hiring strategies, focusing on transparency and genuine candidate engagement. His methods, including the 'unsell email,' aim to ensure a strong fit between candidates and company culture.

Hiring Strategies

User Research AutomationKevin Yien explores the transformative potential of automating user research for product managers. He discusses how leveraging tools like Gong and Zapier can streamline the process, ensuring continuous engagement with evolving customer needs.

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Decision-Making StrategiesKevin Yien, a product leader at Stripe, shares insights on the significance of decision logs in enhancing decision-making skills and refining product sense. He highlights the value of documenting decisions to learn from outcomes and improve product management practices.

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Product Management RolesKevin Yien shares his unconventional wisdom on becoming a successful product manager, emphasizing the importance of starting in roles like engineering or sales. He also highlights the critical role of writing skills and team dynamics in product management.

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