Aislinn Wright, VP of Product Management at EDB, discusses her journey from IBM to EDB, highlighting key principles that shape her approach to product management. Her liberal arts and economics background has fostered a sense of curiosity, encouraging her to consistently ask 'why' to uncover the rationale behind decisions. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with uncertainty and actively seeking knowledge. Wright advocates for surrounding oneself with inspiring individuals to foster growth and learning in the tech industry, especially when navigating challenging domains without a technical foundation.
The first is the practice of asking "why." Back in school, we were always challenged not to have the answer but to be able to find ways to uncover it.
I'm comfortable with being uncomfortable. There are a lot of unknowns in product management. I've overcome some of the unknowns through research and asking questions.
Surround yourself with people you admire. Be open to learning from them, as this can shape your approach toward product management and strategy.
Aislinn highlights how maintaining open-mindedness and focusing on the foundational reasons for decisions are vital to her success in a technical environment.
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