"Being nice is a fulltime job" - my son said that to me when he was 4 years old and went to a Montessori at that time:) Thank you for the video; helpful insights
Assuming a TPM role soon, after many, many years in other roles in the industry, listening to this conversation left me pretty darn confident I'm going to have a blast. Probably (and hopefully) the best explanation to what a TPM does. Really liked the energy of you two interacting, too! It really did feel like two old friends.
This woman is sharper than a razor blade, I can tell she cuts through the Mumbo jumbo and understands the bottom line important aspects. Communication, pro activity, relationship building, supporting teams. Thanks for this.
Technical Program Managers are also known as EPMs (Enterprise Program Management)… this is a typical title at a non-tech company like healthcare for example. I work closely with EPMs as the Enterprise Architect to ensure the program aligns strategically with the enterprise direction.
Leslie did a great job explaining what TPM does. I will say it varies from company to company in technical aspect. She is on point with the duties and attributes that are most important.
Good overall video. Quick note about the PMP. You may have been able to back your way into these kinds of roles without one. However, for minorities it isn’t so easy to get folks to even SPEAK to you without it. We can list our experience on our resume and it can be stellar but we’ll still not make a slate without it, if it’s on a requisition. I’ve seen it where it isn’t required and people I’ve coached still have been told “you need a PMP so we chose this other person.” So overall I think that statement depends on the demographic/privilege of the person maybe even personality to pivot into roles internally. Anyway I needed to say this because I’ve been doing this for awhile and I don’t want folks to watch this without that context. For some true…but for others not so much. Thanks
Leslie - great job! I have just started looking/interviewing for a TPM role since I've done some part of it or have all the right skills for it. By the way, I am a stress cooker.. I cook for all my family gatherings-graduations - never catered once!
I am out in the first two minutes, it starts with discredit. Have you seen TPMs in large scale eco system like Smartphone processor companies? Her attitude isn’t really good
49:03 it would be nice to just talk about work but unfortunately everyone isn’t as “nice” as you or assume “good intent” of others. Some are biased, racist, prejudice etc and feel as if their affinity complexes are ok to have at work, and none of it is ok. So unfortunately sometimes non-work related things need to be discussed.
"Being nice is a fulltime job" - my son said that to me when he was 4 years old and went to a Montessori at that time:) Thank you for the video; helpful insights
Assuming a TPM role soon, after many, many years in other roles in the industry, listening to this conversation left me pretty darn confident I'm going to have a blast. Probably (and hopefully) the best explanation to what a TPM does. Really liked the energy of you two interacting, too! It really did feel like two old friends.
This woman is sharper than a razor blade, I can tell she cuts through the Mumbo jumbo and understands the bottom line important aspects. Communication, pro activity, relationship building, supporting teams. Thanks for this.
Technical Program Managers are also known as EPMs (Enterprise Program Management)… this is a typical title at a non-tech company like healthcare for example. I work closely with EPMs as the Enterprise Architect to ensure the program aligns strategically with the enterprise direction.
Leslie did a great job explaining what TPM does. I will say it varies from company to company in technical aspect. She is on point with the duties and attributes that are most important.
Good overall video. Quick note about the PMP. You may have been able to back your way into these kinds of roles without one. However, for minorities it isn’t so easy to get folks to even SPEAK to you without it. We can list our experience on our resume and it can be stellar but we’ll still not make a slate without it, if it’s on a requisition. I’ve seen it where it isn’t required and people I’ve coached still have been told “you need a PMP so we chose this other person.” So overall I think that statement depends on the demographic/privilege of the person maybe even personality to pivot into roles internally. Anyway I needed to say this because I’ve been doing this for awhile and I don’t want folks to watch this without that context. For some true…but for others not so much. Thanks
Great talk! Thank you, super helpful. It would be awesome to see the doc Leslie wrote about responsibilities of TPM vs PM vs EM if possible :)
Second this
Leslie - great job! I have just started looking/interviewing for a TPM role since I've done some part of it or have all the right skills for it. By the way, I am a stress cooker.. I cook for all my family gatherings-graduations - never catered once!
Great video! I loved this one, Leslie seems a very nice person...now back to update my tickets XD
Absolutely loved this chat!! I need that list of responsibilities for my org!!
I would love that document too that delineates engineering manager, product manager & technical program manager.
Great interview about understanding each other & lots of banters :)
She is amazing!
This made me SMILE so BIG. How do we find more “Leslies” in the tech industry? Great podcast and convo. Found it very relaxing and humorous 😎👍🏼
Am I the only one seeing the sparks fly????
You both are cute.
Very informative session, thanks guys
I know right, her face went so red at the start, adorable.
Chemistry is amazing between them
Thanks for the chat, my friend!
Hi Leslie, would you share your responsibility matrix that you talked about in this video?
Do we get a link to her document distinguising TPMs, Product Managers, and Engineering Managers? Golden content here thank you
I would love it too.
Same
This is just a great talk, loving it, thank you guys!
This was really helpful! Thank you!
Great video - lots of information that help. Thank you
This is awesome. Thank you so much guys.
Allah/God bless! Really good interview and Leslie sounds like a great force to have in a company!
This was great content! Does she offer consulting services for TPM's? I would love to connect
Great video!
I am out in the first two minutes, it starts with discredit. Have you seen TPMs in large scale eco system like Smartphone processor companies?
Her attitude isn’t really good
😂 fun process
What is Leslie’s last name? I would love to connect with her in LinkedIn ❤
49:03 it would be nice to just talk about work but unfortunately everyone isn’t as “nice” as you or assume “good intent” of others. Some are biased, racist, prejudice etc and feel as if their affinity complexes are ok to have at work, and none of it is ok. So unfortunately sometimes non-work related things need to be discussed.
She LOOKS and sounds like "Brienne of Tarth"!!