The Pragmatic Alumni Community

"The most impactful thing about the PAC is that you are not alone as a product management professional and there is a network of people willing to share ideas and help each other sort through difficult questions. It’s a safe and judgment free zone for new product managers through 20+ year veterans of this role."

“The most impactful thing I’ve learned in the PAC is about tools and processes being used by other product teams. Understanding what’s trending and being used in the market is highly valuable and helpful. The challenges we face in product are not unique to our respective companies; I’m always amazed to find how my product peers in the PAC may have already found innovative ways to solve similar challenges.”

“For me, having no experience as a PM or PO, the tools have saved me hundreds of hours of work. Constantly searching the internet for a template and then wondering if it was the right one was frustrating. Now I have professional, reliable tools that are proven in the marketplace. The best part of being a PAC member is that I know I have a safe and reliable place to seek answers to questions that come up in my daily work. The people in PAC are so supportive of each other!”

“I can’t tell you how many times in my career I wished that I had a mentor to provide guidance as I navigated new challenges. Being able to tap into the knowledge and experience of other professionals has, without a doubt, been the number one benefit of being part of the PAC.”

“The best part of being a PAC member is being able to reach out to others that have had the same training and understand the same methodology. The PAC allows you to reach out to these people and get support, not just about your job duties, but career advancement and advice as well...

I joined the PAC to stay relevant, and up to date on best practices. I wanted to network with other like-minded professionals and learn new concepts. I've been in product management for over 20 years and while it's become more widely known and accepted, it's also become more complicated and competitive. I would recommend the PAC for those same reasons.”

“I'm very grateful to be involved in a group that is so willing and eager to help one another solve the challenges that our businesses face. I feel like any time I have a question or need to pressure-test a new idea then there is an incredibly intelligent and experienced group ready to offer their time and energy to help one another.”

“The best part of the PAC is connecting with other product professionals. It is so rare to be able to connect with other product professionals in other companies to share common issues, stories and successes, that I truly treasure the opportunity.

It’s just better thinking… I think of the PAC as a collective brain trust.”