Transformational Product Management Consulting
Building a High-Performance Product Management Culture
IT ALL STARTS WITH
people
The drive to establish a high-performance product management culture begins at the top. It is often sparked by a new leadership team, a change in control, or an executive realization that sustainable growth requires it. While culture starts with people, it is the process that unites their activities.
Product managers are often self-taught, leading to a wide range of skill sets. Additionally, the industry views product managers as somewhat interchangeable. However, there are different types of product managers, and failing to recognize this can result in costly hiring mistakes. Hiring the right mix of product managers focused on the appropriate product management initiatives provides the highest likelihood of success.
Whether you require assistance with hiring, organizational structure design, or defining roles and responsibilities, our experienced consultants can guide you successfully, minimizing costly and time-consuming errors.
We help assess your current product management team, identify any skill gaps, and provide guidance on recruiting and developing the right talent to achieve your goals.
Learn how to identify different types of product managers and align them with your company’s business goals.
Screen candidates for transferable product management skills
Facilitate clearer roles and responsibilities within your product management organization.
Process
can be an enabler or an impediment to success
Finding the right balance of process is crucial. While most organizations have some sort of product management process in place, it's often misaligned or incomplete, hindering overall effectiveness. A well-defined process allows organizations to prioritize key objectives and successfully scale their operations.
Product Management Process Consulting for Scale-Ups, Mid-Sized Companies, and Business Units
We help elevate and align your product management processes, decision-making, and priorities to support your organizational needs. We will help you put tailored product management processes into place that enable successful growth without constraining your product team or business. Whether you are looking to improve your entire product management process or a single component, our best practices, tips and tools will take your product team to the next level.
Cross-functional challenges are common.
Once the fundamental issues in product management are addressed, organizations frequently uncover further obstacles at the cross-functional level. Product development is a collective effort, where product management assumes a crucial and conspicuous role. Rectifying cross-functional discrepancies is vital to ensure the smooth operation of the entire product development process. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also fosters a culture of teamwork and shared responsibility.
Our expert consultants collaborate with product and functional leadership to address misalignment issues and reduce friction within the system. Objective perspectives are often pivotal in overcoming misunderstandings about roles and boundaries. We excel at navigating difficult conversations and guiding organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes.
REAL-WORLD
product management training
Our product management training courses blend our extensive experience in product management and consulting with real-time understanding of what it takes to make your product management organization hum.
Expert Instructors
Our trainers are not just seasoned product managers, but also published authors and thought leaders in the field. They bring real-world insights and illustrative examples to every session.Practical Focus
We design our courses to address the specific challenges your team faces. Custom breakout sessions help you apply new knowledge directly to your organization's needs.Industry Best Practices
Our material integrates proven methods and establishes a common vocabulary, enabling your team to standardize product management practices.Actionable Takeaways
You'll leave with practical tips, tactics, and tools to implement immediately.What people are saying
“Actuation Consulting was the correct choice for our training needs. Actuation delivered a comprehensive and tailored session for our new department of global product managers, providing an invaluable foundation for moving us forward.”
“The best product management training in the marketplace. Actionable, relatable and applicable matching today’s agile world. I have been through multiple degrees, courses and certifications – this is the first one to capture and direct what a product management professional should do. The team is still raving about the training two weeks later. When coupled with Actuation’s consulting team you have transformative tools to turn your company into a product company.”
