Are there any classes you have taken that you feel helped you at work? Not asking about certifications for resume fodder, just if there’s any classes you’ve taken on any subject that you drew from in your role as a PM.

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I had a minor in speech communication in my undergraduate studies, and I feel it helped me a ton in how I communicate my ideas.

If you find yourself being uncomfortable or awkward, I think taking a public speaking class or joining a toastmasters group can be a huge help!

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Very interesting suggestion! I was thinking more along the lines of academic pursuits but this would be a super practical course to take and apply.

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Before I retired this year, I took classes in writing short stories every year. The single most important skill a product manager needs is the ability to tell a good story without boring your audience and giving each member in the audience exactly what they want in the same story. Check with your local public library to see if they have any story writing workshops and write a lot of stories. I wrote over 1,000 stories before I retired.

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