“In a Gallup study of 10 million employees, 78% said leadership lacked a clear strategic direction.”
— What will your employees say?
Strategic Thinking Workshops for Product Leaders
Leadership and Management teams of Product companies benefit the most from my training on strategic thinking.
This training is packed with product strategy templates that can be readily used in the workplace.
Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to:
Use a common framework for evaluating product strategy
Formulate a winning product strategy
Create their own frameworks to guide their strategic analysis
“Most leadership training workshops are soft skills based.
Teja’s focus on strategy frameworks and real world applications helped make it actionable.”
— A workshop participant
Best Strategic Product Leadership Trainer & Consultant
Education
MBA - Kelley School of Business (USA)
MS Strategic Management - Kelley School of Business (USA)
BTech Information Technology - Pondicherry Engineering College
Experience
Stanford Seed - Strategy Consultant
Adobe - Product Management Leader
Uniqode - Head of Products & Expansion Revenue
Scientific Games, USA - General Manager, Multimedia Products
Unlike most leadership trainers, Teja has 20 years’ experience as a Product Operator in both India and USA. So, he can talk from practical experience.
Teja Vepakomma
Popular Leadership Training Topics
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Strategic Thinking
Designed to get leadership team think deep about the company’s unique strengths, the market needs and competitive positioning. Participants will walk away with actionable frameworks to define how the company will win and what the strategy should be.
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Product Strategy
Designed for Founders, CXOs, VPs as well as product managers, this training covers product strategy, product life-cycle, value-chain analysis, disruption framework, GTM framework, profitability framework and more!
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Product led Growth
Designed for Product Teams, this training dives deep into revenue metrics, converting revenue goals to roadmap, growth processes, ranking hypothesis, qualitative feedback, testing and optimization.
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Pricing Strategies
Pricing is one of the most under-utilized levers that product leaders have to maximize revenue. Learn various pricing strategies, pricing tiers, demand curves, pricing optimization and experimentation.
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Product Management & Leadership
Covers advanced topics in Product Management and Product Leadership. Will focus on Vision and Strategy, OKR setting, team organization, competitive positioning, etc.
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Other Leadership Training
Any other topics that you may require in the areas of strategy, product management and product led growth for leaders and managers.
Why Teja Vepakomma is the best trainer on strategic leadership, product strategy and growth
Teja Vepakomma is a seasoned strategic product development expert and product management specialist with extensive experience in helping organizations and individuals unlock their potential. As a thought leader in the fields of product leadership, strategic product management, and product led growth, Teja brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in guiding startups, mid-size companies, and large enterprises to achieve their growth and innovation goals.
He offers a diverse range of leadership training programs, including Strategic Product Leadership, Product Management, Pricing Strategies and Strategic Thinking. Teja’s workshops are designed for leaders at all stages, from first-time managers to senior executives, ensuring each participant gains practical skills and insights tailored to their unique challenges. His programs go beyond traditional training by providing hands-on learning experiences that focus on real-world problem-solving, enabling leaders to effectively drive change, foster innovation, and deliver business impact.
With a career dedicated to shaping high-performing teams and guiding organizations through complex growth journeys, Teja combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for empowering leaders. His training approach emphasizes the development of practical skills, inspiring leaders to set the pace for their teams and positively influence organizational culture. Whether it's enhancing product management capabilities, refining strategic thinking skills, or adopting new strategies for leadership excellence, Teja’s programs are known for their depth, practicality, and transformational impact.
For impactful leadership and product management training designed to elevate leaders and teams to new heights, Teja Vepakomma’s programs provide a path to success grounded in proven methodologies and a commitment to growth.
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
MDI Executive MBA
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Stanford Seed
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Synerzip Softech India Pvt Ltd
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Product Leaders Europe Conference
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Product Management Festival, Singapore
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Adobe MAX
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The Product Folks, Chennai
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MDI Executive MBA • Stanford Seed • Synerzip Softech India Pvt Ltd • Product Leaders Europe Conference • Product Management Festival, Singapore • Adobe MAX • The Product Folks, Chennai •
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Factors to consider while choosing a strategic leadership development trainer
When choosing a strategic leadership development trainer for your senior leadership team, managers or product leaders consider the following factors:
1. Relevant Experience and Background
Expertise in Product Leadership: Look for a trainer with a strong background in product management and product-led growth, especially someone who has led successful product initiatives or driven significant growth through strategic product decisions. Experience in diverse product environments, including startups and established companies, is beneficial.
Track Record with Strategic Product Management: The trainer should have a history of working with product teams to develop and execute strategic roadmaps, optimize product portfolios, and implement product-led growth strategies. This demonstrates their ability to deliver actionable insights that are relevant to the challenges of modern product teams.
Teja Vepakomma has 2 decades product leadership experience in startups, scale-ups as well as Fortune 500 companies in India and USA.
2. Practical Approach to Learning
Real-World Product Case Studies: A trainer should use case studies and examples from successful (and unsuccessful) product strategies to illustrate the principles of strategic thinking and product-led growth. This helps participants understand how to apply concepts directly to their own products.
Hands-On Product Workshops: Choose a trainer who incorporates practical activities, such as developing strategic product roadmaps, conducting market and competitive analysis, or creating growth experiments. These workshops should focus on the application of strategic frameworks to actual product management scenarios.
Problem-Solving Focus for Product Teams: The training should address common product management challenges, such as prioritization, aligning product strategy with business objectives, and scaling growth. Trainers who provide strategies for solving these problems can help participants make an immediate impact.
3. Customization Capabilities
Tailored Product-Centric Programs: Ensure the trainer is experienced in customizing programs to address the unique challenges your product team faces, such as navigating competitive landscapes, optimizing pricing strategies, or enhancing product-market fit. This customization ensures relevance and practicality.
Pre-Training Assessment for Product Teams: Trainers who conduct assessments or surveys to understand your product team’s needs can better tailor the content to focus on areas that will drive the most growth, such as customer insights, innovation practices, or feature prioritization.
With experience in diverse industries and company sizes, Teja understand nuances across different companies and can tailor programs and terminology as per client needs.
4. Incorporation of Strategic Tools and Frameworks for Product Management
Product-Focused Frameworks: The trainer should introduce practical tools and methodologies relevant to strategic product management, such as OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), Jobs-to-Be-Done frameworks, or growth hacking techniques. These tools help teams systematically approach growth and strategy.
Actionable Growth Strategies: Programs should include activities for developing actionable growth strategies, such as running growth experiments, analyzing user data, or optimizing go-to-market plans. Trainer should guide participants on how to apply these strategies within their specific product context.
5. Ongoing Support and Follow-Up
Post-Training Support for Product Teams: Consider trainers who offer post-program coaching or mentorship specifically aimed at product managers and product leaders. This support can help teams refine their strategies and overcome roadblocks during execution.
Continuous Learning for Product-Led Growth: Trainers who provide access to additional resources, such as playbooks for product growth, webinars, or a community of practice, help reinforce learning and maintain momentum after the program.
6. Cultural Fit with Product Teams
Alignment with Product-Led Growth Culture: The trainer’s philosophy should align with your organization’s emphasis on product-led growth, experimentation, and user-centric strategies. A trainer who understands the culture of product teams can better engage participants.
Adaptable Delivery Style: The trainer should be able to adapt their approach to suit various learning preferences, whether through in-person sessions, interactive virtual workshops, or hybrid models, to meet the needs of busy leadership professionals.
Selecting a trainer who meets these criteria ensures that the program will not only provide insights but also deliver practical, techniques for strategic leadership development. This approach empowers leadership teams to drive meaningful change, optimize growth strategies, and achieve business goals effectively.