intermediate · 120–120 min
2-Hour Product Roadmap Focus Workshop
Roadmap is a bloated wish list? Use this session to prune the backlog and align the team on the essential 20% that drives 80% of value.
About this session
Product roadmaps often degrade into overstuffed wish lists where every feature is treated as a priority, leaving teams spread too thin. This workshop forces a transition from a broad backlog to a focused plan by isolating the high-impact work that delivers the majority of value. Participants leave with a pruned roadmap and a shared understanding of why specific items were cut or kept.
Why it works
The structure shifts the conversation from what could be built to what must be built, preventing the session from stalling on low-value edge cases. By requiring participants to justify the inclusion of each item, the process creates the necessary pressure to make difficult trade-offs. This collective decision-making ensures the resulting roadmap has internal buy-in rather than being viewed as a top-down mandate.
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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