Relaxing Morning, Aligning Stakeholders, Onboarding to New Project
Also, you should see my friend's badass Halloween costume!
I HAVE to share THE BEST Halloween costume I’ve seen this 2020 (granted, I did not see many costumes given the state of the world, but would’ve been at the top of my list regardless).
My dance troupe groupmate was Apa from Avatar! (BONUS: She made this herself!)
👍 What went well: A Relaxing Morning
After 12+ months of living in my apartment, it was my first time cozying up in one of the chairs of our communal patio, with my personal cushion, a blanket, a cup of coffee and a croissant from my fave bakery, basking in the cool of the nearing winter, and soaking in the sun! It was a relaxing Sunday morning, and looking to continue the routine.
👎 What could be better: Aligning Stakeholders
This week, I had the painful experience of being in the middle of conversations with different stakeholders to make sure we were all aligned on an irreversible decision for the product I was handling.
It’s, understandably, a big part of my job as a product manager, and probably what we’re paid the big $$$ for, but, I’d argue, is more of a painful process in larger companies & is not part of the job description that is my #1 favorite.
The good part of any challenge though, is that there are learnings! Here’s something I learned about myself:
👉 What’s up next: Onboarding People to My New Project
I’m starting to onboard people onto my platform to test Artisions (previously Artcomms), helping commission artists better track & manage their client requests. Forming a Telegram group so I can get feedback early & often.
So excited! Come check out a sample (fake) portfolio!
👌 Nudges of the Week
Friends and I are starting a National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) this November. Check out our random musings here, but also learn more about the NaBloPoMo movement and maybe start a blog posting practice of your own? :)
Always aligning,
Mika
P.S. Rather anxious for what’s to come tomorrow. Remaining hopeful.