Looking for recommendations to generally upskill my Strategy work (or learn from scratch) — be it courses, classes, books, podcasts, people to follow.

For context, I’m a freelance Social Media Manager/Strategist and I came into Ad world via Startups. Throwing myself into learning on the job with more Strategy gigs - but I still don’t feel like I quite know the lingo or best practices or theories.

I recently left public accounting to join a start up. I don’t have too many connections in this world yet, does anyone have recommendations for either articles, books or other sources of information I could use to get an understanding of the startup world and how I can make the right career choices moving forward. - *I’m on the product manager side*

Thanks in advance!

Any good books or articles worth reading on product marketing and analytics? I come from more of a technical and general product management background, so I personally feel like I lack on the marketing side. Like Search engine optimization, etc. Thank you.

Any suggestions (or books or articles) around taking startups from smaller (50-100) to the 300-500 range? Would love to read more about challenges that usually come up at this stage and how people navigate them. I just joined a series C and want to be prepared to navigate things.

Who here has successfully built a side hustle or startup? Who here is successfully creating additional income? Does anyone have resources [books, podcasts, anything] that have helped them?

Hello, in need for some guidance/mentoring as I plan the next phase of my career. I have been in data analytics field (have a masters as well) for 7 years now and thinking of pivoting towards tech product management. Anyone here who has been on similar path? Any advice on how to start the PM career (any book or course suggestions?) or how can I make use of my experience in data field?

What are some good books to read, materials or classes about how to be a more effective PM? And about communication management, recos are gladly accepted.

Cisco

Pros:

- fairly decent place to work (from someone who worked with the Vancouver and San Jose offices). never met a blue badger (permanent employee) who had awful things to say.

- Ashley Goodall (their SVP, Methods & Intelligence) co-authored a brilliant book on leadership and people management called “Nine Lies About Work” that makes me believe they can be an awesome place to work

Cons:

- red badgers had low morale since they’re contract workers and can be terminated at any time

I am a SM hoping to make Principal. One of my development areas where I believe I can do better is Relationship Management and Sales. Any advice on courses, books, etc. to help improve?

Can anyone recommend good books or articles on startup org charts and hiring? Think we’ve hit early signs of product/market fit, but not sure who to hire next, in what order, and how the org should evolve over next few years.

Considering looking for a new sales management role. I’ve only had “promote from within” sales manager roles where I started as an IC and continue to manage my book while selling. I’d like to make a switch and start in a management only role. Any recommendations on companies?

I have 6 years of top producing IC sales experience and a little over 4 years of management experience.

Question for for all those in Management Consulting.

How do I become better at strategic thinking ? What else can I be doing ?

Here's what I have been doing
1. Reading books - the usual ones that come up on Google search
2. Reading past annual reports/investor reports to see how strategy played out

Can anyone recommend any business books for - new in house counsel? I feel like I am totally lost when it come to the business side of the company I work for. I work for a software startup if that helps. Thanks!

Anyone have favorite management books? New manager here 👋

What are some books that have absolutely helped you either working in the investment management space or even just personal investing?

Im moving from core Auto product management role to software development product management role.
Can you please share what should I read to brush up basics on SW PM?
Courses, books, blogs, anything is welcome!
Let's make this group a little active!

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Anyone else a bit of a sucker for start up books? What's your favourites?

Mine (so far!) are The Lean Startup, The Art of the Start 2.0, and Start with Why.

Hi all, I’m looking for ways to develop myself professionally. I would love recommendations or tips on how you continue education in your field to stay relevant and continue to learn about different marketing strategies.

Any tips on really good conferences, programs, classes, books, would be so so appreciated.

I’m currently a senior manager for local marketing activations on a planned path to become a director. Thank you!

What’s the top/most recent books you’ve read on growth hacking and scaling an early stage startup?

I'll switch to a startup as the only data engineer and will closely work with all the Head ofs + the CTO.

Any advice/books/... on stakeholder management at that level? Especially when things fail/discussing budgets/new hires etc.

Do you work at an agency you love? Can you share the name and a few reasons you like it? Would love insight into pay, culture and workload when possible.

What to do? I’m considering going into copy writing but I’m still in business school atm and have never written copy in my life. Is a portfolio school the best option? Any tips would be appreciated

Need to stay in NYC for a few days. Attending a late night show right off of times square. Hotel recommendations?

W, Westin, the Lexington, St Regis are all close but I've never stayed in the city

Currently working on entertainment PR and digitals but would like to build up my resume a bit. Currently looking between a traditional pr firm and a tech startup (influencer focus). Do you think one would be more appreciated when trying to go back to entertainment marketing or is it just framing experience properly?

Hi fishes,

I am looking for a job switch in Data Science and serving notice period in my current company. My current CTC is 13-14lpa with 2.5+ YOE in data science and 4+ overall. Please suggest which companies i should apply to..

Also if anyone can refer me please let me know

How would you describe the culture at Accenture?

What makes one Workday practice more successful than another?

Is this the return of the crypto boom? Markets are way up the last couple days.

Hi guyzz.. In tcs anyone working in bose. Com?

Would you give up a promotion at a big 4 for a lateral move into MBB?

Planning a small gathering of 20-30 people. Are there any fun activities that can be done with a group that size? Alternatively, is there a location we can rent out that's affordable to have a meal or something? Not looking to spend too much. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! Thanks!!

Does anyone have a therapist they recommend/use that use psychedelics in their practice? TIA

When looking fora new job, how many recruiters do you work with Syu the same time?

Fellow Recruiters! Any certifications you recommend that really pushed you to the next level? I’ve checked out CIR, PHR, etc., but they don’t seem to be quite what I’m looking for. I’ve been recruiting for 4.5 years and would like to find one that could bolster my resume as well as learn more Talent Advisor vs. Recruiter skills. Thanks for any insight!

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

Anyone else not receive the first stimulus check yet? I filed with HR Block and got my return direct deposited. Yet to receive the first check and no status available with irs

I will be virtually teaching students with IDD who are blind and non verbal. Helpful suggestions of activities besides reading aloud I can do? Goals include respond to noises, name, sensory input. I am able to drop off items at the students homes.

Can anyone share their experience as an Aldi Store Manager? Mixed reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed.

Looking for reccommendations on best books on strategy and planning. Would like to get re-inspired and learn something new.

Planners,

What’s it take to get noticed for senior Strat? What’s a strategy for a strategy promotion?

Anyone have a good free source for accessing radio creative?

Guys. Download the Waldo chrome extension and thank me later. Desk research just became 5x faster.

What would you think be the perfect content in promoting a brand new Creative Agency? 🤔

How to create brand personality in the age of PC culture when every brand is holier than thou social activist? Wheres the unique and distinct consumer base when every brand is accessible by everyone

Anyone from Copenhagen based agency?

What are your top questions about strategy, working in strategy, or learning about strategy?

Compiling a list of questions, would love any and all questions!

Every time I hear a request to create a GTM plan my eyes cross. It seems everyone is asking for different things when they use that term. Any go bys or examples you can link or send my way? Thanks so much.

Anddd for a change of topic... any recos on design classes to improve my deck skills?

What is your super power?

Any recent classes, books, podcasts to recharge your perspective on people, culture? (ie behavioral economics, future of retail, etc...)

That Freelance life:
Nice way to make good money and achieve a better work/life balance?
Or a constant hustle with all the stress and none of the FT perks?

How’s the job market looking out there right now? Feel like everything that’s hiring is in media strategy or consulting. There were a few leads a month or so ago but feel like things have dried up since! Or is it just me?

Anybody getting a master's or MBA online or part time? Where you at and what are your thoughts?

How do u guys handle all of ur client's data? Outsource to a DMP? Now there's this thing called "customer data platform" 🙄

Anyone have suggestions for best in class b2b websites especially in terms of how they do personalization? Thank you!