I’m a scrum master looking into transitioning into a PM. Has anyone made that transition or is knows someone who has? What were the challenges?

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Perhaps some of the biggest challenges you might notice initially is the amount of constant collaboration you will need to prioritize and do between various types of stakeholders. Good PMs are always in constant communication with users. It really depends on the organization you are working for and how the teams are setup and what resources are available. Is there an available designer? Do you have a marketing and/or sales team? Do you have access to your customers and do you know who they are and who you can reach out to for consistent feedback? Is there a PO in your group? Working with the development team is only one of the stakeholders and this may be one of the biggest challenges you may face in the short term. Hope this helps.

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