From 2503073bf0194d6d6d9b8419396662e644f2a35d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shweta Kale <44832446+raibove@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 11 May 2019 22:05:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Added questions in Check for Understanding (#806) * Updated product-manager.md Fixed issue #725 * Updated product-manager.md Fixed Issue #725 * Added questions in Check for Understanding Added questions in Check for Understanding for topic javascript-1 Issue : #700 * Update javascript-1.md * Corrected grammatical mistakes * Updated product-manager.md I deleted product-manager.md file by mistake. Restored it again. --- javascript/javascript-1.md | 8 ++ roles-in-tech/product-manager.md | 203 +++++++++++++++---------------- 2 files changed, 109 insertions(+), 102 deletions(-) diff --git a/javascript/javascript-1.md b/javascript/javascript-1.md index 901b77cdb..6a12ecb84 100644 --- a/javascript/javascript-1.md +++ b/javascript/javascript-1.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ About 2 hours - 45 minutes for the video walkthrough of the slides - 60 minutes for the Independent Practice - 20 minutes for the Group Practice +- 10 minutes for Check for Understanding ### Prerequisites - Techtonica's JS workshop @@ -105,3 +106,10 @@ Here are some other ways you can extend your calculator. Choose whichever one(s) ### Check for Understanding + Form small groups and discuss: + +- What are some rules for declaring variables in JavaScript? +- What are some math operations that can be performed on number variables in JavaScript? +- How do you define and call a function in JavaScript? +- How do you find the length of a string? +- What is the first index of a string? diff --git a/roles-in-tech/product-manager.md b/roles-in-tech/product-manager.md index 061c9fc10..07176d24e 100644 --- a/roles-in-tech/product-manager.md +++ b/roles-in-tech/product-manager.md @@ -1,102 +1,101 @@ -# Roles in Tech: Product Manager - -### Projected Time - -About 30-45 minutes -- Lesson: 12 min -- Guided Practice: 20 min -- Independent Practice: 15 min -- Check for Understanding: 7 min - -### Prerequisites - -Here are links to lessons that should be completed before this lesson: - - #### Product : [What is a Product?](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/product) - -### Motivation - -It reflects the shift from shipping software to shipping the right software for customers. And it’s the product manager’s job to figure that out. According to Deloitte, customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than their peers. - -### Objectives - -**Participants will be able to:** - -- Understand meaning of Product Management. -- Understand expectation from Product Manager. -- Know the skills Product Manager should have. -- Decide whether they are suitable for a future as a Product Manager. - -### Specific Things To Teach - -- What is Product Management? -- What do Product Managers do? -- Skills PM should have? - -### Materials - -- [Techtonica Slides - Roles in Tech: Product Management](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BxTU4nugas3Z30kIawpJtLhSBL6b5tF1P-d03Hm_JOI/edit?usp=sharing) -- [ Who are PMs? short video (8 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dczveSrsv8) - A short video by Ravijot Chugh which explains who are Product Managers and what do they do? -- [ Product Manager's Role (10 min)](https://www.altexsoft.com/blog/business/product-management-main-stages-and-product-manager-role/) Use this guide to know more about role of a Product Manager. - -### Lesson - - Go through the slides given in material section to get an idea about Product Management. - - #### Product Management - - Product management can be defined as the general business structure within a company that supports and manages all the activities related to developing, planning, forecasting, marketing and selling a product all through its lifecycle. - -#### Job of Product Manager - - Product managers are the official translators within a company, helping commercial teams understand what - the technical, engineering teams mean and vice-versa. - - Responsibilities that a product manager usually takes are : - - User/market research and analysis - - Create a solid Product strategy - - Learn to prioritize and re-prioritize various work threads. - - Create a product and feature roadmap. - - Know how to make a product stable and scalable. - - Communicate effectively with Designers, Customers, Engineers and clients. - - The Role of a PM may change depending on type of product and the company stage, etc. - -#### Qualities of PM: - - Strategic thinker - - Passion for products - - Empathizes with the customer - - Aspires to build great user experiences - - Collaborative leader - - Proper Planning and Execution - -### Common Mistakes / Misconceptions - -- Overlook the feedback from customers. -- Tool are important for a PM. But if a PM uses too many tools it will waste both time and efforts. -- Build a Product according to current situation, not future needs. -- Fall in love with the problem, not the solution. The problem is the root of everything. If your product doesn’t solve any problems it’s useless. - -### Guided Practice - -Go through the Links mentioned in the Materials section. Understand whatever mentioned in those turorials and try to cover it all. After watching the video and reading the article you will understand Who Product Manager are and what do they do. - -### Independent Practice - -Learn to [Identify Market Problems](https://learn.marsdd.com/mars-library/identifying-market-problems/) and to [Prioritize Product Requirement](https://learn.marsdd.com/mars-library/prioritizing-product-requirements/) to Build a Successfull Product. - - -### Challenge - -What kind of challenges does a Product Manageer have to face? Check out this [blog](https://productcoalition.com/the-6-biggest-challenges-facing-product-management-teams-in-2018-ef9fd9cfdb9a) to know more. - - -### Check for Understanding - -Try this [Quiz](https://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-what-is-product-management.html) to test your understanding about this topic. - - -### Supplemental Materials -- [Short Course](https://www.chalkstreet.com/product-management-tutorial-101/) - This is a complete course which gives a brief introduction on Product Management. -- [Slides](https://www.slideshare.net/jysimon/01-pm101-howtocreateproductscustomerslovejysimonjul2014) - This are slides related to Product Management. -- [Qualities of PM](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140410232440-137353-9-qualities-of-a-great-product-manager/) - Skills required to be a Product Manager are explained on this page. +# Roles in Tech: Product Manager + + ### Projected Time + + About 30-45 minutes +- Lesson: 12 min +- Guided Practice: 20 min +- Independent Practice: 15 min +- Check for Understanding: 7 min + + ### Prerequisites + + Here are links to lessons that should be completed before this lesson: + + #### Product : [What is a Product?](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/product) + + ### Motivation + + It reflects the shift from shipping software to shipping the right software for customers. And it’s the product manager’s job to figure that out. According to Deloitte, customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than their peers. + + ### Objectives + + **Participants will be able to:** + + - Understand meaning of Product Management. +- Understand expectation from Product Manager. +- Know the skills Product Manager should have. +- Decide whether they are suitable for a future as a Product Manager. + + ### Specific Things To Teach + + - What is Product Management? +- What do Product Managers do? +- Skills PM should have? + + ### Materials + + - [Techtonica Slides - Roles in Tech: Product Management](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BxTU4nugas3Z30kIawpJtLhSBL6b5tF1P-d03Hm_JOI/edit?usp=sharing) +- [ Who are PMs? short video (8 min)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dczveSrsv8) - A short video by Ravijot Chugh which explains who are Product Managers and what do they do? +- [ Product Manager's Role (10 min)](https://www.altexsoft.com/blog/business/product-management-main-stages-and-product-manager-role/) Use this guide to know more about role of a Product Manager. + + ### Lesson + + Go through the slides given in material section to get an idea about Product Management. + + #### Product Management + + Product management can be defined as the general business structure within a company that supports and manages all the activities related to developing, planning, forecasting, marketing and selling a product all through its lifecycle. + + #### Job of Product Manager + +Product managers are the official translators within a company, helping commercial teams understand what the technical, engineering teams mean and vice-versa. + +Responsibilities that a product manager usually takes are :- +1. User/market research and analysis +2. create a solid Product strategy +3. Learn to Prioritize and re-prioritize various work threads. +4. Create a product and feature roadmap. +5. Know how to make a product stable and scalable. +6. Communicate effectively with Designers, Customers, Engineers and clients. + + The Role of a PM may change depending on type of product and the company stage, etc. + + #### Qualities of PM: +- Strategic thinker +- Passion for products +- Empathizes with the customer +- Aspires to build great user experiences +- Collaborative leader +- Proper Planning and Execution + + ### Common Mistakes / Misconceptions + +- Overlook the feedback from customers. +- Tool are important for a PM. But if a PM uses too many tools it will waste both time and efforts. +- Build a Product according to current situation, not future needs. +- Fall in love with the problem, not the solution. The problem is the root of everything. If your product doesn’t solve any problems it’s useless. + + ### Guided Practice + + Go through the Links mentioned in the Materials section. Understand whatever mentioned in those turorials and try to cover it all. After watching the video and reading the article you will understand Who Product Manager are and what do they do. + + ### Independent Practice + + Learn to [Identify Market Problems](https://learn.marsdd.com/mars-library/identifying-market-problems/) and to [Prioritize Product Requirement](https://learn.marsdd.com/mars-library/prioritizing-product-requirements/) to Build a Successfull Product. + + + ### Challenge + + What kind of challenges does a Product Manageer have to face? Check out this [blog](https://productcoalition.com/the-6-biggest-challenges-facing-product-management-teams-in-2018-ef9fd9cfdb9a) to know more. + + + ### Check for Understanding + + Try this [Quiz](https://study.com/academy/practice/quiz-worksheet-what-is-product-management.html) to test your understanding about this topic. + + + ### Supplemental Materials +- [Short Course](https://www.chalkstreet.com/product-management-tutorial-101/) - This is a complete course which gives a brief introduction on Product Management. +- [Slides](https://www.slideshare.net/jysimon/01-pm101-howtocreateproductscustomerslovejysimonjul2014) - This are slides related to Product Management. +- [Qualities of PM](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140410232440-137353-9-qualities-of-a-great-product-manager/) - Skills required to be a Product Manager are explained on this page.