How To Transition Into Product Management (with Elise Fox)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
In this episode of The Product Manager Podcast, I spoke with Elise Fox, a Senior Product Manager at Chegg, an education technology company focused on improving learning outcomes.
Elise brought a unique perspective to our conversation about transitioning into product management, having started her career in traditional publishing before moving into educational technology. At the time of our conversation, she was working on Chegg Life, a vertical dedicated to supporting students beyond just their academic needs.
We explored:
- The distinction between project management and product management
- How to leverage transferable skills from other industries
- Key competencies needed to succeed in a product management role
- Practical strategies for transitioning into product management
This conversation provided valuable insights for listeners considering a career shift into product management, with concrete advice from someone who successfully made the transition herself.
This episode was part of my work as founding host of The Product Manager Podcast (2021-2022), which has since grown to reach over 100,000 downloads.