Ultimate Guide to Product Planning
Master product planning in just 3 weeks, emerging with the skills and confidence to lead your team and drive project success efficiently.
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Course overview
Drive Impactful Results with Confidence
In "The Ultimate Guide to Product Planning," students will undergo a comprehensive transformation, evolving from product managers to strategic leaders capable of driving impactful results across their organizations. They will learn:
- Master Roadmapping: Develop and maintain strategic product roadmaps that align with business goals and customer needs, providing a clear vision and direction for their teams.
- Actionable Planning: Translate these roadmaps into manageable, actionable plans that prioritize tasks effectively and delegate responsibilities to maximize team productivity and impact.
- Enhanced Communication and Leadership: Build trust and appreciation within their organizations by effectively communicating plans and progress, positioning themselves as key leaders who drive success rather than being directed by others.
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Equip themselves with strategies to overcome common challenges in product management, such as managing stakeholder expectations, handling scope changes, and maintaining team motivation and focus.
Through this transformation, students will not only enhance their technical skills but also develop the strategic mindset and leadership qualities needed to excel in their roles and make significant, positive impacts within their companies.
Who is this course for
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Ideal for product managers wanting to master roadmapping, planning, and feedback integration to lead impactful projects successfully.
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Perfect for engineering managers aiming to enhance team coordination, implement strategic plans, and drive impactful engineering solutions.
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Designed for project leaders looking to excel in strategic planning and stakeholder communication to deliver successful outcomes.
What you’ll get out of this course
Develop and implement effective planning strategies that significantly reduce rework and technical debt in your projects.
Learn how to identify potential pitfalls early, establish clear priorities, and create robust plans that minimize costly revisions and improve overall project quality.
Learn techniques to ensure more successful and timely product and feature launches, driving overall business growth.
Gain insights into effective launch planning, risk management, and execution strategies that keep your projects on track and aligned with business objectives.
Create comprehensive and realistic annual roadmaps that align with your company’s long-term vision and immediate goals.
Understand how to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational needs, ensuring your roadmap is both aspirational and achievable.
Master the art of leading and mentoring your product delivery teams to achieve higher productivity and morale.
Develop leadership skills that inspire and motivate your team, fostering an environment where everyone is aligned and committed to delivering exceptional results.
Learn to effectively communicate your plans across the organization, ensuring alignment and clarity at all levels.
Acquire the skills to convey complex strategies in a way that is accessible and understandable, fostering buy-in and support from all stakeholders.
Display command of your plans to executive teams, gaining trust and increased responsibilities as a leader in your organization.
Build your credibility by presenting well-structured, strategic plans that demonstrate your leadership capabilities and strategic foresight.
What’s included
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Live sessions
Learn directly from Josh Anderson in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
5 live sessions • 10 lessons • 3 projects
Week 1
- ⁉️
Does your product have a strategy?
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The team, the cadence, and the precision required for success
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Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- ✍️
Build your product's initial Annual View
Submit by Jul 17
Jul
10
Cohort Kickoff & Tackling Annual Views
How to establish your product's first Annual View
Week 2
- 🍽️
Setting the table for success
- 😎
Practical tips for a "smooth" session
- 🏁
You're not done yet! How to wrap up effectively.
- ✍️
Create your product's first 6S View.
Submit by Jul 24
Jul
16
Reviewing Your Annual View Questions
Jul
17
Introducing The 6S View (AKA The Secret Sauce)
Create Your Product's 6S View
Week 3
- 🔁
How to achieve Spring Planning greatness
- 🤦♀️
More information = more problems
- 🔐
Understanding the value of being in "command of the plan"
- ♻️
Creating a delivery cadence and enlisting help
- ✍️
Create your first Product Update
Submit by Aug 1
Jul
23
Reviewing Your 6S View Questions
Jul
24
Sprint Planning & Communicating Your Plans Across The Organization Effectively
You have amazing plans now! Let's put them into action...
What people are saying
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Meet your instructor
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson, a product management expert with over 20 years of experience, has led a SaaS company’s product organization to a $2B valuation.
He developed a proven product planning model focusing on strategic road mapping, actionable planning, and continuous feedback. Passionate about empowering leaders, Josh's practical strategies drive impactful results. Join his course, "The Ultimate Guide to Product Planning," to transform your leadership approach and achieve strategic excellence in product management.
Course schedule
4-6 hours per week
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
We start on Wednesday afternoon and hold live Q&A sessions every Tuesday to review weekly projects. Each Wednesday, we introduce the next section and its project.
Weekly projects
2-4 hours per week
Collaborate with your product leadership team to apply weekly lessons. We believe hands-on learning is most effective. Don’t worry, weekly Q&A sessions are available for assistance if needed.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you