Modern Product VP: Lead Like a General Manager

Are you a product leader looking to elevate your impact beyond product features to drive overall business success? In today's dynamic market, product leadership demands a strategic, business-first mindset, much like that of a General Manager. This course will transform your approach to product leadership, enabling you to transition from a product-centric view to a broader, GM-like strategic perspective. You will gain the confidence to influence company direction, manage P&L, and lead with a comprehensive understanding of market and business dynamics. What you'll learn: * Understand the core responsibilities and mindset of a General Manager in a product leadership context. * Analyze market opportunities and competitive landscapes to inform strategic product roadmaps. * Develop financial literacy for product leaders, including P&L management and investment prioritization. * Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across an organization to achieve shared business goals. * Apply modern product-led growth (PLG) strategies to drive user acquisition and retention. * Formulate a comprehensive product vision that aligns with overarching business objectives and market trends. * Practice ethical product development and navigate regulatory considerations in contemporary tech. The course begins by defining foundational concepts of product leadership and general management, then progresses through strategic planning, financial acumen, and effective stakeholder influence, culminating in practical application scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring and current product managers, product leads, and VPs of Product who are new to strategic business leadership. No prior experience in general management is required. Begin your journey to becoming a more strategic and impactful product leader today.