What to expect from your team's Product Manager

Duration
30min
Trainer(s)
Jon La Plante
Lessons
7
Language
English

Course Details

In this course, you will gain an understanding of product management and its significance in the context of a new tech leader. You will explore the transition from individual contributor to tech lead, focusing on collaborative strategies to maximize the value your team can deliver.

You will learn how to understand and apply various product management frameworks and methodologies. The course will provide insights on effective communication with product managers, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Additionally, you will explore real-world scenarios to understand the dynamics between tech leads and product management.

You'll also delve into practical tools and strategies to enhance your leadership capabilities, including iterative planning, role delineation, and stakeholder communication methods. Moreover, the course will guide you on building trust and psychological safety within your team to ensure productive and harmonious work dynamics.

Who this course is for:

  • New tech leads and senior developers transitioning into leadership roles.
  • Individuals aiming to improve their collaboration with product management.
  • Tech professionals seeking to enhance their team’s value contribution.

What you'll learn:

  • Applying various product management frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and more.
  • Effective communication strategies with product managers and teams.
  • Balancing short-term tasks with long-term goals and planning.
  • Building a collaborative team culture with trust and psychological safety.
  • Practical strategies for fostering open communication and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Managing and aligning roles and responsibilities within tech and product teams.
  • Developing iterative planning skills to ensure continuous progress and adaptation.

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About the trainer

Jon La Plante
Passionate Product Professional!

Jon is a seasoned web and mobile product manager with more than 20 years of experience in the software industry. He’s worked on projects of all kinds, including internal business support systems, large commercial offerings, and SaaS startups. Starting his career as a developer, then moving into people management before discovering his passion for product, Jon has cultivated a deep appreciation for the nuances of product development, and understanding of the product lifecycle.

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