Strategic Product Leadership
Advance to senior product roles through strategic thinking and leadership development with comprehensive vision creation and organizational alignment mastery.
Course Overview
14 Weeks
Executive development program
€3,499
Leadership investment
Leadership
Strategic focus specialization
This executive-focused program covers product vision creation, organizational alignment, and portfolio management strategies. You'll learn to build and lead product teams, establish product culture, and drive organizational transformation. The curriculum addresses scaling challenges, platform strategies, and ecosystem development for market leadership.
Executive Leadership Curriculum
Strategic Leadership
Product Vision and Strategy
Create compelling product visions that align with business objectives and inspire cross-functional teams toward common goals.
Team Leadership Skills
Master techniques for building high-performing product teams and fostering collaborative culture across engineering, design, and business functions.
International Expansion
Develop strategies for scaling products across Nordic and European markets with cultural and regulatory considerations.
Executive Communication
Articulate product vision and secure resources through compelling presentations to boards, investors, and senior leadership.
Finnish Market Leadership
Scale-up Strategy
Develop comprehensive product strategies for Helsinki-based scale-ups entering new markets or disrupting existing ones.
Innovation Frameworks
Apply Design Thinking, Jobs-to-be-Done, and Lean Startup methodologies for systematic product discovery and validation.
Platform Economics
Master network effects, two-sided markets, and API strategies for building sustainable competitive advantages.
Executive Career Advancement
C-Level Readiness
Graduates typically advance to VP Product, Chief Product Officer, or CEO roles within 12-18 months, equipped with strategic leadership capabilities.
Nordic Network
Build relationships with product executives across Scandinavia through exclusive mentorship program and peer learning cohorts.
Organizational Impact
Develop skills to transform product organizations, establish product-driven culture, and drive measurable business growth.
Executive Leadership Toolkit
Strategic Planning Frameworks
Vision Development Tools
Master OKRs, North Star Framework, and Product Strategy Canvas for comprehensive vision articulation and measurement.
Portfolio Management
Apply BCG Matrix, Three Horizons Model, and Innovation Ambition Matrix for strategic resource allocation decisions.
Market Analysis
Utilize Blue Ocean Strategy, Platform Revolution frameworks, and Ecosystem Mapping for competitive positioning.
Leadership Development Tools
Team Building Methodologies
Implement Tuckman Model, DISC assessments, and Psychological Safety frameworks for high-performing team development.
Change Management
Apply Kotter's 8-Step Process, ADKAR Model, and Organizational Network Analysis for transformation initiatives.
Executive Presentation
Master Pyramid Principle, Executive Summary frameworks, and Board-level communication techniques for stakeholder alignment.
Executive Excellence Standards
Leadership Ethics
Ethical Decision Making
Develop frameworks for responsible product decisions considering user wellbeing, societal impact, and stakeholder interests in Nordic context.
Inclusive Leadership
Master diversity and inclusion principles for building representative teams and products that serve all user segments effectively.
Stakeholder Responsibility
Balance competing interests of users, shareholders, employees, and society through principled leadership approaches.
Governance Excellence
Regulatory Compliance
Navigate GDPR, Finnish competition law, and EU Digital Services Act requirements for responsible product development.
Risk Management
Implement systematic risk assessment frameworks for product decisions, market expansion, and technology investments.
Board Governance
Master board reporting, fiduciary responsibilities, and corporate governance principles for senior executive roles.
Who This Course Serves
Senior Product Managers
Experienced product professionals ready to transition into leadership roles with strategic responsibility for product portfolios and team development.
Product Directors
Current product leaders seeking to enhance their strategic capabilities and prepare for C-level executive positions in Finnish organizations.
Startup Founders
Entrepreneurial leaders building product organizations and needing strategic frameworks for scaling, international expansion, and organizational development.
Executive Development Journey
Leadership Progression
Week 1-3: Vision and Strategy
Develop compelling product vision and strategic frameworks
Week 4-7: Team Leadership
Master team building and organizational culture development
Week 8-11: Market Expansion
Plan international growth and platform strategies
Week 12-14: Executive Capstone
Present comprehensive strategy to executive panel
Executive Assessment
Strategic Portfolio
Develop comprehensive product strategy including vision, roadmap, and business case for board presentation.
Leadership Assessment
360-degree evaluation from peers, mentors, and industry leaders on leadership capabilities and team impact.
Executive Presentation
Present to panel of Finnish product executives including market analysis, strategic recommendations, and implementation plan.
Mentorship Program
Ongoing guidance from experienced Finnish product leaders for career development and strategic decision making.
Build Your Product Foundation
Product Management Fundamentals
Develop essential skills for managing successful products in Nordic and international markets.
Data-Driven Product Optimization
Master analytical approaches to product improvement through experimentation and user behavior analysis.
Lead the Future of Product Innovation
Transform into an executive product leader with strategic vision, team development skills, and the capability to drive organizational change.