In my book, The Product Manager's Desk Reference (2e), the Introductory Chapter is titled: The Accidental Profession. Everyone comes to PM from other disciplines... can't get a degree in it.
Plus, the definition of Product Management varies... which it shouldn't. Product Management is the business management of products. Product managers own those businesses across their life cycles. They are responsible for harnessing market insights, formulating strategy, determining where to invest, overseeing development, ensuring products are introduced/released on time, and tracking financial and business contributions.
They need to earn credibility so they can influence others, think strategically, and have sufficient business and financial acumen.
In a nutshell, it's a CEO/GM "MINDSET" that helps product managers be great product managers.
Plus, the definition of Product Management varies... which it shouldn't. Product Management is the business management of products. Product managers own those businesses across their life cycles. They are responsible for harnessing market insights, formulating strategy, determining where to invest, overseeing development, ensuring products are introduced/released on time, and tracking financial and business contributions.
They need to earn credibility so they can influence others, think strategically, and have sufficient business and financial acumen.
In a nutshell, it's a CEO/GM "MINDSET" that helps product managers be great product managers.