intermediate · 90–90 min
The Stakeholder Alignment and Scope Management Session
Stakeholders adding 'just one more thing'? Use this workshop to find common ground and protect your team's focus.
About this session
Stakeholders often suggest incremental additions that collectively derail a project's timeline and focus. This session moves the conversation from 'what else can we add' to 'what is essential,' resulting in a defined scope that everyone in the room has explicitly agreed to support.
Why it works
By visualizing all requests in a shared space, the workshop forces participants to confront the reality of limited resources and make relative trade-offs. This structure prevents circular arguments and ensures that individual preferences are weighed against the project's primary objectives.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-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 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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