Mistakes That Will NOT Get You Promotion in Product Management

(And How to Avoid Them)

Promotion Cycles are about to start.

I was fortunate enough to get an early Promotion in a very competitive environment.

I have talked to my friends who have received Promotion and the friend who haven’t and in this article I have discussed the things which can help you get a Promotion.

Last year, I watched two product managers take vastly different paths.

Both were smart, capable, and passionate about their work.

However, when the promotion cycle came around, only one of them moved up to Senior PM.

Curious to know? what set them apart.

It wasn’t just skills or experience — it was a series of subtle but critical behaviors that either accelerated or stalled their growth.

Let’s dive into the practical mistakes that might be holding you back from your next promotion and how to avoid them.