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How to Master the Delicate Art of Not Knowing Everything as a Technical PM
Manage episode 473230430 series 2286446
How technical do you really need to be as a technical project manager in 2025? Host Galen Low sits down with Kayla Keizer, Team Lead and Senior Technical PM at Plank, to explore the balance between technical know-how and leadership skills.
They discuss how PMs can thrive without mastering every technology their teams use, and how leaders can foster high-impact project managers without requiring a DevOps degree. Tune in for insights on mentoring, growth, and navigating the evolving role of technical PMs.
Resources from this episode:
- Join DPM Membership
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn
- Check out Plank
Chapters
1. How to Master the Delicate Art of Not Knowing Everything as a Technical PM (00:00:00)
2. Can a Technical PM Succeed Without Technical Training? (00:02:45)
3. Overcoming Challenges as a Non-Technical PM (00:04:41)
4. The Importance of Asking Questions (00:09:10)
5. Finding Answers as a Non-Technical PM (00:13:43)
6. Handling Real-Time Technical Questions (00:16:19)
7. The Value of a Non-Technical PM (00:21:03)
8. Should a PM Deepen Their Technical Skills? (00:23:46)
9. Building a Learning Community for PMs (00:26:55)
190 episodes
Manage episode 473230430 series 2286446
How technical do you really need to be as a technical project manager in 2025? Host Galen Low sits down with Kayla Keizer, Team Lead and Senior Technical PM at Plank, to explore the balance between technical know-how and leadership skills.
They discuss how PMs can thrive without mastering every technology their teams use, and how leaders can foster high-impact project managers without requiring a DevOps degree. Tune in for insights on mentoring, growth, and navigating the evolving role of technical PMs.
Resources from this episode:
- Join DPM Membership
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Kayla on LinkedIn
- Check out Plank
Chapters
1. How to Master the Delicate Art of Not Knowing Everything as a Technical PM (00:00:00)
2. Can a Technical PM Succeed Without Technical Training? (00:02:45)
3. Overcoming Challenges as a Non-Technical PM (00:04:41)
4. The Importance of Asking Questions (00:09:10)
5. Finding Answers as a Non-Technical PM (00:13:43)
6. Handling Real-Time Technical Questions (00:16:19)
7. The Value of a Non-Technical PM (00:21:03)
8. Should a PM Deepen Their Technical Skills? (00:23:46)
9. Building a Learning Community for PMs (00:26:55)
190 episodes
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