Tokyo PM

Customer-Centric Success Unlocked: Mastering Jobs-to-be-Done as a Product Manager!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:27:13 +0900

I'm excited to share the game-changing Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) framework, which has revolutionized how I understand customer needs.

As a Product Manager, JTBD has become my secret weapon, allowing me to create customer-centric products by understanding the tasks customers want to accomplish.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join me on this thrilling journey. Let's dive deep into the Jobs-to-be-Done framework together!

Hospitality Startup in Tokyo - Section L’s Director of Product Design Interview

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:30:39 +0900

Lily, Director of Product Design at Section L, led her team in pivoting during Covid, scaling from 50 to 180 rooms in 8 hotels. They prioritize customer interaction, visiting accommodations regularly. Her insightful interview covers team culture and task management. Watch it! 🎬

Are Product Management Certifications worth it?

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:46:46 +0900

When starting as a new Product Manager, it is understandable that there is a desire to skill up quickly but in this episode we see if expensive PM certs are the way to do it?

Deep Dive into Tokyo’s PM Scene with CPO Organizer Ken Wakamatsu

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:42:52 +0900

This is the first ever interview on this channel, and it was an honour to spend an hour with Ken from CPO Association / DCM Ventures. A veteran in the product space having worked on Adobe Photoshop and adapting it to Iphone all the way to how implementing his product skillset to startups and helping them scale in Japan.

What is Product Management? For New PMs

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:30:56 +0900

This informative video provides valuable insights into product management, covering topics such as its core principles, the evolving role of product managers, their responsibilities and collaborations within companies, a typical day in the life of a product manager, essential skills for success, interview preparation, various job descriptions, real-life experiences from product managers, and guidance on evaluating a career in product management. Subscribe for world of product management

Imposter Syndrome as a New PM in Japan

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:08:41 +0900

We all start somewhere, but especially when you're a newgrad and put straight into product management, there is very much the idea of "fake it till you make it".

In the video I cover other things that have helped for me such as focussing on trying to improve the basics, finding a mentor and being stubborn on what you want to do.

Why Books are the Key to unlocking accelerated growth as a PM

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:17:16 +0900

I wanted to take the opportunity to make an argument for books. With the deluge of information that is available to all of us on the internet, I find books are the best way to really sit with information and let it change your perspective.

Let me know what you think and share a book or two?

Story Telling as a PM

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:38:22 +0900

#storytelling is one of the core skills that any PM should cultivate as it will impact how you represent the user, your team, and your priorities.

In this episode we cover

- Experience in telling a story, and who you're telling a story for

- The importance of data in getting an opinion of your product

- Best medium to tell the story within a company

”Unlocking Tokyo’s Enigmatic Charm: The Ultimate Destination for Product Managers”

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:39:59 +0900

I love Tokyo, I think it is once of the best cities in the world. As a half-Japanese / Dutch person who grew up in Hong Kong, I have fallen in love with this city.

There is so much to the city such as the dynamism in the wake of the pandemic, the massive investments that huge hedge funds are currently pouring into the city #warrenbuffet and the potential for disruption.

This is a love letter to Tokyo

How I got my first job out of Uni in Japan

Mon, 22 May 2023 15:04:05 +0900

This is a little bit of my story as to how I got my first job in japan. It is challenging to go through the Shukatsu system and to try land a job when you don't speak Japanese and have no work experience.

I hope my story of how I did it can help someone else find a job especially with all of the turbulence at the moment.

Do you need to Know Japanese to be a PM in Tokyo?

Sat, 13 May 2023 20:01:19 +0900

In this episode, we delve into the question of whether or not it is essential to speak Japanese in order to be a successful Product Manager in Japan. We discuss the benefits and challenges of language proficiency as well as tips for improving your language skills. Whether you're a foreigner considering a career in Japan or a local looking to expand your skills, this episode offers valuable insights into the role of language in Product Management success in Japan.

Show your Work - PM Bookclub

Fri, 05 May 2023 15:41:17 +0900

This episode I go through a book that helped motivate me as to why I wanted to start this show. Show your work by Austin Kleon is a book for creatives to motivate them to share their work and the benefit of doing so. We used to live in a time where people were only interested in the final product, but now there is interest in how the work is done.

Welcome to Tokyo PM

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:54:57 +0900

Welcome to Tokyo PM, this is our first video on what our channel will be and so I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself as we embark on this journey.

Tokyo PM Introduction

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:11:38 +0900

Welcome to our very first episode, I am Jason, a product manager based here in Tokyo and I hope you will join me as I learn more about the fundamentals of product management, engage with the tech community here and show that Tokyo is a vibrant and dynamic city.