Product Development

Sprint Overview

01 Product Management 101

In this session, we'll discuss what product management actually is and the critical role PMs play in start-ups and growth-stage businesses. We'll go through the four risks of product development and how to avoid them and also introduce the building blocks for building a strong product culture at your business

Skills gained: Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Development

02 Connecting Company Strategy to Product

In this session, we will explore the vital connection between company strategy and product management. You will learn how to align your product roadmap with your organization's overarching goals and objectives. We'll discuss techniques for conducting strategic analysis, identifying market opportunities, and developing a product strategy that drives business growth. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and knowledge to bridge the gap between your company's vision and the products you deliver.

Skills gained: Strategic Management, Product Strategy, Business Strategy

03 Discovering Customer Pains

This session focuses on effective ways to extract valuable information from customers about their pains. Participants will learn that success might depend on not listening to what customers say they need, learn how to understand what’s really important in user interviews (the five whys) and how to map qualitative data to identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills gained: User Research, Customer Management, Empathy, Customer Experience, Product Development

04 Prioritization and Roadmaps

Prioritization is a critical skill for every product manager. In this session, we will explore various methods and frameworks for prioritizing features, initiatives, and investments. You will learn how to evaluate different factors such as customer value, business impact, technical feasibility, and resource constraints to make informed prioritization decisions. We'll also discuss the creation of effective product roadmaps that communicate the product vision and align stakeholders. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of prioritization techniques and be able to develop strategic roadmaps that drive product success.

Skills gained: Strategic Planning, Decision-Making, Product Management

05 Building Products

Building great products requires a combination of creativity, collaboration, and effective execution. In this session, we will dive into the product development process, from ideation to launch. You will learn how to translate user needs and business requirements into actionable product specifications. We'll discuss agile methodologies, prototyping techniques, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth product development cycles. Additionally, we'll explore ways to validate and iterate on product ideas through user testing and feedback loops. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to build and launch successful products.

Skills gained: Team Building, Team Dynamics, Collaboration, Product Development

06 After Action Review

Our after-action review will be key to making sure that all learnings and knowledge acquired during this product development sprint are applied in full. We encourage everyone to contribute to this review so that we can ensure each individual takes full advantage of the opportunities they have had throughout the training! By having a frank discussion, we will be able to make sure that each person leaves the sprint with new insights, ideas, and valuable know-how that can be applied within their area of work.