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Leading Through Change: My Journey with the TPMA

March 4, 2025

When Lee Garrison invited me to join the Toronto Product Management Association (TPMA) board, I didn’t know what to expect. I certainly didn’t anticipate becoming President & Chair at our first board meeting. The journey that followed was filled with unexpected challenges, growth, and triumphs. Now, as my term has come to an end, I can reflect on the experiences over the last three years.

Introduction to User Research for Product Managers

March 4, 2025

Every Product Manager knows the importance of involving users frequently in the product development process. This involvement often happens through user research, conducted by a Product Manager, Designer, or, in more mature organizations, a User Researcher.

What Recruiters & TA Leaders Look For on LinkedIn: How to Make Yourself More Marketable

March 4, 2025

It’s pretty common only to update your LinkedIn profile when job searching or announcing a new position. Still, as we’ve seen over the last year, employment circumstances can change at any time, so it’s essential to always stay in a position of readiness.

Event Recap: Product Pricing and Monetization Trends

March 4, 2025

During the event industry experts provided valuable insights into the complexities and innovative approaches to pricing in today's competitive market, emphasizing the integration of AI and big data. Unlike conventional approaches, modern pricing strategies are increasingly leveraging technology to improve accuracy and customer alignment.

Event Recap: The AI Double Feature - Building AI Products and Product Management Using AI

March 4, 2025

With Halloween right around the corner, the Toronto Product Management Association spearheaded the spooky topic of AI in a double-feature focused on the development of AI products and the application of AI in product management. The discussion panel drew a full house of professionals eager to learn more about the world of AI innovation.

Event Recap: Climbing The Product Leadership Ladder - Going from Senior PM to CPO

March 4, 2025

The Toronto Product Management Association kickstarted the season with their first fall event taking place on the evening of September 26th. This engaging panel discussion focused on the journey from senior product management roles to chief product officers (CPOs) and featured insights from three accomplished product leaders.

If Product Discovery were a process?

March 4, 2025

Discovery is a three-step iterative process until the validation questions start giving promising results. In the process, it is possible that customer segments change, and the hypothesis itself changes, but the process still remains the same. Once we have tried a few customer segments, we will be able to narrow down to a specific consumer segment and a specific hypothesis to start with.

How to Stand Out in Your Next Interview

March 4, 2025

How can you stand out in your next interview? The basics of researching the company, knowing the role’s outline, having your CV ready, and being prepared to answer questions thoughtfully will only get you so far. Leverage the Q&A portion of the interview to wow a potential employer with your curiosity and preparedness.

Signs a Startup is Ready for Product Management

March 4, 2025

In early-stage technology companies, the CEO/Founder is typically the first Product Manager—the first everything manager really—as they hustle to make their vision a reality. But as the company grows, the product evolves and challenges scaling the business inevitably arise, product management and hiring the right product people becomes a cornerstone to success.

The Latest News on Product Management Education

March 4, 2025

Looking for a more formalized education in product management? Well Canada just got its first Masters Degree Program in Product.