Category: Teams, Tools & Process

Mastering Writing for Technical Program Managers

Posted by Mario Gerard | Jul 24, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

TPM Guide: Powering Innovation with Autonomy

by Mario Gerard | Oct 10, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

Innovation thrives when teams and individuals can make decisions and own their work. Without this...

OKR (Objectives and Key Results): The Ultimate Leadership Tool

by Mario Gerard | Sep 20, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a powerful tool for leaders to drive focus, alignment, and...

How TPMs Turn Conflict Into Collaboration

by Mario Gerard | Sep 16, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

One of the most understated qualities of a Technical Program Manager (TPM) is the ability to...

The Advantages of Building A Personal Brand As a TPM

by Mario Gerard | Sep 3, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

There are several reasons why I strongly encourage the TPMs I mentor to develop their personal TPM...

Mastering Writing for Technical Program Managers

by Mario Gerard | Jul 24, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

Writing is a critical skill for Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and similar roles as it...

TPM Expert Strategies: 7-Step Framework for Managing Large Complex Technical Programs

by Mario Gerard | Jun 26, 2024 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you are often faced with owning complex, ambiguous programs,...

Your Guide to Technical Program Manager Resume (2024 Checklist)

by Mario Gerard | Jan 26, 2023 | Teams, Tools & Process | 0

After several TPM hiring drives and having hired and built large TPM teams where I have had to...

What is Chief of Staff in Tech and The Role of CoS

by Mario Gerard | Oct 6, 2022 | Teams, Tools & Process | 1

Over the last year and a half, I have been fortunate enough to serve as the ‘Chief of Staff’ (CoS)...

Single Threaded Leader at Amazon

by Mario Gerard | Aug 24, 2022 | Teams, Tools & Process | 4

I was talking to a friend who is working at Amazon a few years ago, and he was telling me that he...

How To Influence Without Authority As A TPM

by Mario Gerard | May 23, 2022 | Teams, Tools & Process | 2

As TPMs, use the authority that comes with our role. At other times, we indirectly use the authority…

Day in the Life of a Technical Program Manager (TPM)

by Mario Gerard | Apr 19, 2022 | Teams, Tools & Process | 5

One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is, “Can you describe a day in the...

Take It To The Next Level As A TPM

by Mario Gerard | Dec 18, 2021 | Careers & Networking for TPMs, Teams, Tools & Process | 2

This post is going to focus on a couple of methodologies and thought process on how to “Take It To...

1-on-1 Mentoring With Preetha Annamalai

My personalized one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions empower technical professionals to achieve their career goals and navigate workplace challenges with confidence. Whether you’re aiming for a new job, a promotion, interviewing or focusing on skill improvement, I’ve got you covered.