Leadership and Strategic Execution for Product Owners and Managers

• Basic understanding of business and financial operations

Audience

• Product owners
• Team leaders
• Managers

Leadership and Strategic Execution refers to the ability of leaders to develop a clear vision, set strategic goals, and ensure these goals are achieved through effective decision-making, resource allocation, and team management.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level product managers who wish to learn to align strategic goals with operational projects, while mastering leadership techniques to effectively lead cross-functional teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Strengthen leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Enhance strategic planning and execution skills.
• Build project management expertise for effective project delivery.
• Develop skills specific to product ownership, focused on banking and financial sector projects.
• Learn to balance strategic objectives with operational project goals.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Understanding Strategic Planning in Banking

• Defining strategic planning in the context of financial institutions
• Aligning departmental goals with corporate objectives
• Case studies: Strategic shifts in leading banks

Leadership for Execution

• Key leadership traits for banking sector leaders
• Leading through uncertainty and change
• Building a culture of accountability and ownership

Balancing Strategic Vision with Operational Demands

• Translating strategic objectives into operational projects
• Managing resources for high-stakes project execution
• Identifying risks and contingency planning

Communication and Influence for Leaders

• Enhancing communication with stakeholders
• Building trust and influence within cross-functional teams
• Presenting strategic initiatives to executives and teams

Project Management Fundamentals for Product Owners

• Overview of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall)
• Defining roles and responsibilities of product owners
• Managing timelines, budgets, and resources within strict banking regulations

Prioritizing and Delivering on Strategic Objectives

• Aligning product development with strategic goals
• Decision-making frameworks for product owners
• Tools for managing competing priorities

Agile Leadership and Execution

• Implementing Agile project management in a banking environment
• Leading Agile teams with a focus on continuous delivery
• Incorporating customer feedback into strategic product delivery

Enhancing Project Delivery Outcomes

• Tools and techniques for tracking progress and delivering on KPIs
• Building resilience and adaptability in project teams
• Monitoring performance and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals

Summary and Next Steps