intermediate · 180–180 min
3-Hour Engineering & Product Trade-off Workshop
Stop the Us vs Them mentality. Balance technical debt and feature development through collaborative decision-making.
About this session
Product roadmaps often stall when high-pressure feature requests collide with the reality of an aging codebase. This workshop brings engineering and product teams together to stop the cycle of friction and start co-authoring a single, realistic backlog that accounts for both growth and stability.
Why it works
The structure forces a side-by-side comparison of maintenance costs and feature value, making the hidden risks of technical debt visible to non-technical stakeholders. By requiring collective agreement on every priority shift, the session replaces defensive posturing with a shared evaluation of risk and commercial urgency.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Product Managers, Product Owners
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Product Managers or external facilitators working with product management teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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