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Some are easier to learn than others, of course, and going from one industry to the next may be more easy/difficult depending on the difference between the two industries. Anyway, this subject seems to come up a lot for discussion -- here's a few helpful links:
My take on it, from my blog:
http://www.goodproductmanager.com/2007/10/09/understand-your-products-domain/
Not directly related, though some good discussion around the value of industry experience:
http://ask.goodproductmanager.com/2008/07/14/how-can-i-persuade-others-who-have-more-industry-experience/
How to Be a Good Product Manager: http://www.goodproductmanager.com
Hope this helps,
Jeff
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How to Be a Good Product Manager: http://www.goodproductmanager.com
Hi,
I've been in product management for about 10+ years and have always wondered what prospective employers value most: prior product management experience or industry experience (i.e. for the industry the employer serves).
Obviously "both" would be the desired goal for any employer but, going over numerous postings it would appear that there might be a preference to industry experience. Am I reading it wrong?
I have always believed that a really good product manager can learn a new industry and apply their know-how over the other way around. I've seen companies try to "finesse" the role with industry experts with subpar results. Personnaly I've learned 4 new industries as a product manager and had very positive results each time.
As I'm looking to relocate to the PS area, I am interested in the group's take on this topic with regard to the area's employers.
Thanks.
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