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Key Points from Yogesh's Lecture on Leadership in TPM Interviews
Jun 26, 2024
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Key Points from Yogesh's Lecture on Leadership in TPM Interviews
Introduction
Speaker: Yogesh, GPM Lead in a top tech company
Focus: Leadership, situational questions, behavioral aspects in TPM interviews
Importance of Leadership in TPM Role
TPM must lead overall program/team/portfolio
Roles in programs: sponsors, executives, engineering leads, engineers, product managers, data analysts
TPM: persistent role throughout program, leads the outcome
Leadership without authority: actions, influence, outcome
Have examples ready of how you led programs/portfolios
Key Traits for TPM Leadership
Fearlessness
: Saying no when necessary, backing your team
Cross-functional leadership
: Handling internal customers/stakeholders like marketing, finance, product managers, customer support
Ability to provide examples of leading cross-functional teams
Situational Questions
Types of situations
: Missing timelines, unforeseen risks, last-minute defects
Prepare examples for such scenarios
Personal Contribution
: Highlight individual role within team effort
Importance of solid data to support arguments
Behavioral Questions
Dealing with non-cooperative team members
: Relationship management, influence, keeping program interest central
Hypothetical Questions
: Examples include re-prioritizing efforts, regulatory changes
Program management triangle: Scope, schedule, budget
Frame answers to show thought process and option creation
Communicating with Sponsors
: Effective offline and written communication
General Tips for Answering Questions
Reiterate and understand questions properly
Take pauses, use paper to organize thoughts
Formulate answers clearly and strategically
Conclusion
Leadership, situational awareness, and behavioral responses are vital for TPM roles
Reflect on real experiences to answer questions effectively
Additional Resources
Website: PrepfuIIy.com
Mock interviews available
Subscription encouraged
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