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How to Master the Delicate Art of Not Knowing Everything as a Technical PM

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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.

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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? (00:02:01)

3. Overcoming Challenges as a Non-Technical PM (00:03:57)

4. The Importance of Asking Questions (00:08:26)

5. Finding Answers as a Non-Technical PM (00:12:59)

6. Handling Real-Time Technical Questions (00:15:35)

7. The Value of a Non-Technical PM (00:20:19)

8. Should a PM Deepen Their Technical Skills? (00:23:02)

9. Building a Learning Community for PMs (00:26:11)

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