Articles by Ken Norton
- How to Hire a Product Manager
Ken Norton, Partner, GV, Google
This is a classic article on hiring product managers from 2005. Because product management was so new at the time, the article provides an introduction on product management and the backgrounds of candidates that may be a fit for it.
- How to Work With Software Engineers
Ken Norton, Partner, GV, Google
Ken explains the following principles on working with engineers by describing what it's like to experience the opposite of each: Deflect praise Absorb blame Sweat the details Involve them early Streamline process Always tell the reasons Never commit without them Respect their time Be specific Trust them (And finally…) Always bring the donuts