What kind of PM are you: an expander or a container?

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Thought this was a good q via Lisa ZaneI'm like 80% Expander, 20% Container. It's why I love being a collaborative partner. I need the others to help execute the plans we create. It's why i love being a PM.Expander: Pushes the envelope, dreamer, connects things that others would not think to connect, idea person. Container: Optimizer, detail-oriented, great at organizing and planning and knowing specifically what to focus on.

sandrashere · Accepted Answer

I am an Expander wanna-be. I enjoy the Expander portion more but in reality, on the day-to-day, I am 30% Expander and 70% Container

AtoZPM · Answer

Container with the ability to get the most from Expanders within the company. Tactically, this means setting up an innovation pipeline.

I have found that there are plenty of visionaries in every company - the challenge is actually executing with positive business results.

CrowtatoChip · Answer

I think I'd be a 60% Container / 40% Expander! I think I do like to dream about how products could be made better and concepts that may not be immediately considered by peers, but also I really appreciate refining the current product as much as possible. Also anxiety big time makes it hard to want to give more into the Expander life 😅

What kind of PM are you: an expander or a container?

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