The Career Switch Playbook into Product Management by Nkeonye Akumah - HTML preview

Google Docs

Google Docs works well for:

• Writing detailed case studies

• Collaborative feedback

• Structured documentation

Use clear headings and bullet points.

Export final versions as PDF if needed.

Simple formatting is better than complex styling.

Miro

Miro helps with:

• Brainstorming

• Mapping user journeys

• Creating flow diagrams

• Structuring ideas visually

It is especially useful during early problem exploration.

You can include screenshots of Miro boards in your final case study.

Final Thouhts

A portfolio is not about perfection. It is about evidence of thinking.

It shows that you:

• Understand product structure

• Can analyze real problems

• Think in outcomes

• Communicate clearly

You do not need years of experience to build a strong portfolio. You need focus, structure, and consistency.

Start with one solid case study.

Then improve it.

Then add another.

Over time, your portfolio will reflect your growth — and it may become the most powerful tool in your product career journey.