Aniket Malvankar, Head of Product (IoT) at Vantiva and Founder of Product Bricks, shares why product managers should stop silently filling gaps and instead work to fix them.
In this episode of How I PM, Aniket breaks down the difference between being supportive and being overextended. It's easy for PMs to jump into every role that needs help, but doing so can mask systemic problems. Great product managers use those signals to push for change.
Three ways to lead with intention, not overload:
1. Step in when needed, but watch for repeated patterns
2. Raise visibility with leadership when you're doing work that indicates a team gap
3. Help design improvements to structure, staffing, or process to support long-term success
Being the glue means enabling clarity and collaboration. But if you're constantly filling gaps, the system isn’t working and it's time to speak up.
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