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Priyanka Shinde
6 min read
Core TPM Skills That Are Not Emphasized Enough
I recently posted about TPM core skills on LinkedIn. I have seen many TPMs who are hyper focused on perfecting their technical skills...


Priyanka Shinde
7 min read
7 More TPM Myths That You Should Know
TPM Myths & Facts - Part 2 It is so disheartening to hear the misconceptions around the Technical Program Manager role. Many TPMs get...


Priyanka Shinde
5 min read
Common Mistakes in TPM Resumes
A resume is the first impression that a candidate makes on a prospective employer. The value of a resume will never diminish even if we...


Priyanka Shinde
2 min read
Why not to re-invent the wheel
In a previous blog post titled How to scale and find balance as a TPM, I talk about creating repeatable processes and systems to help you...


Priyanka Shinde
7 min read
TPM Interviewing Basics
Interviewing can feel overwhelming and nerve wracking. It can feel difficult especially because the topmost companies have less than five...


Priyanka Shinde
7 min read
How to scale and find balance as a TPM
In order to achieve meaningful impact as a TPM and level up your career, it is important to achieve the right balance in your work. TPMs...


Priyanka Shinde
9 min read
How to achieve Meaningful Impact as a TPM
In January, I shared some tips on how to set goals for meaningful impact . In this post, I want to go in depth on the best ways to...


Priyanka Shinde
2 min read
Debunking Myths & Misconceptions About the TPM Role: Part 1
TPMs are not always well understood. I have come across countless myths about this role. The TPM role can be broad and fuzzy which often...


Priyanka Shinde
8 min read
Driving results by creating effective goals as a TPM
Happy New Year! It is a brand new year and a perfect time to retrospect and set goals for the year. As a TPM , you often have...


Priyanka Shinde
4 min read
Achieving Excellence as a TPM
The most common mistake I have seen TPMs make is not understanding the difference between doing work and achieving meaningful impact. As...


Priyanka Shinde
7 min read
How to transition from Engineering to TPM
I have received many requests from folks who want to transition to the TPM role from engineering roles.I often ask them about the...


Priyanka Shinde
7 min read
How to Build the Technical "T" in TPM
The “T” in TPM is very crucial and differentiates TPMs from other types of program managers. TPM is a technical role where individuals...


Priyanka Shinde
3 min read
How to Setup TPMs for Success: Essential Tips for Teams and Organizations
Today, I wanted to take a different angle and share some tips for teams and organizations who are starting to hire TPMs, to help them...


Priyanka Shinde
6 min read
First TPM on a team - What you need to know!
Are you the first and only TPM on a team? Are you overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Are you facing a lot of pushback? I hope...


Priyanka Shinde
5 min read
Demystifying TPM Responsibilities - Part 3 - Collaboration
This is the last part in the Demystifying TPM Responsibilities series. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 . In this last part, I will focus...


Priyanka Shinde
6 min read
Demystifying TPM Responsibilities - Part 2 - Communication
This post is a continuation of my previous post on Demystifying TPM Responsibilities where I focused on the program management aspects...


Priyanka Shinde
5 min read
Demystifying TPM Responsibilities - Part 1 - Program Planning
If you are looking to find a new TPM opportunity, you have probably looked at many TPM job descriptions posted on LinkedIn and other...


Priyanka Shinde
5 min read
What is a Technical Program Manager (TPM)?
A Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a special type of program management role often found in the tech field. The definition of TPM...

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