Product Leadership
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Develop strategy, build culture, and establish processes for growth
Course outcomes
- Understand best practices to drive product strategy and learn how to align it with organizational goals and market dynamics
- Explore recommended ways to build and nurture a robust product management culture within an organization
- Compare frameworks and methods for an effective product development process, addressing cross-functional complexities and ensuring successful product launches
- Get tips on driving business success as a product leader, including managing key business metrics, market share, profit margins, and cost-saving initiatives
Course description
Join Bandan Jot Singh to get a comprehensive look at the product leadership role by delving into its core responsibilities such as driving product strategy, building a product management culture, establishing effective product development processes, and managing business success. You’ll also study real-world examples and case studies that illustrate these concepts and examine meaningful frameworks that you can use on the job. You’ll also understand the common pitfalls of hiring a product leader.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Understand the key responsibilities of a senior product role
- Gain insights into the order of priority for CPO responsibilities
- Learn strategies for hiring and nurturing great product talent
- Acquire the skills to develop and implement impactful product strategies
- Explore the nuances of building and sustaining a product-centric culture within an organization
- Develop proficiency in creating and managing effective product development processes
- Master the art of driving business success and aligning product outcomes with overall organizational goals
This live event is for you because...
- You're a seasoned product manager or in a senior product management role.
- You collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, sales, and marketing, to bring successful products to market.
- You're aiming to grow into a product leadership role and you're eager to acquire the strategic leadership skills necessary for transitioning.
Prerequisites
- A minimum of five years of experience in product management
- An understanding of team dynamics and cross-functional collaboration
- Familiarity with strategic thinking in product management
Recommended preparation:
- Read Experiment-Driven Product Development (book)
- Read Escaping the Build Trap (book)
- Take Strategic Thinking for Product Managers (live online course with Bandan Jot Singh)
Recommended follow-up:
- Read Empowered (book)
- Listen to Product Leadership (audiobook)
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Product strategy (60 minutes)
- Presentation: Understanding the critical role of product strategy in the VP/SVP/chief product officer's responsibilities; crafting compelling product strategies aligned with organizational goals; case study and a take-home framework to illustrate effective product strategy
Hiring product managers (30 minutes)
- Presentation: Importance of building a strong product management team; strategies for hiring and nurturing top-tier talent; practical tips, take-home framework, and best practices for identifying and retaining valuable team members
Business success (45 minutes)
- Presentation: The VP/SVP/CPO's role in driving business success and achieving key business metrics; understanding market dynamics, profit margins, and market share; case study illustrating successful CPO contributions to overall business success
Product development and roadmap success (45 minutes)
- Presentation: Building a robust and effective product development process; managing cross-functional complexities and ensuring successful product launches; strategies and take-home framework for creating and executing impactful product roadmaps
Your Instructor
Bandan Jot Singh
Bandan Jot Singh is a product leader with global reach, working with leading technology firms, such as Booking.com and Gojek, across Europe, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and India. He has led product teams (product managers, designers, and researchers) for both technology startups and regulated financial institutions. Bandan also writes product case studies on Productify.substack.com and shares product knowledge @bandanjot.