intermediate · 60–60 min
The Graceful Product Sunset Workshop
Struggling to kill a legacy feature? Plan a sunset strategy that minimizes customer pain and frees up resources.
About this session
Maintaining legacy features often drains engineering capacity and slows down innovation on core products. This session moves teams from debating whether to kill a feature to building a concrete transition plan that protects customer trust while reclaiming development resources.
Why it works
The structure forces a shift from emotional attachment to objective risk assessment, ensuring every stakeholder acknowledges the trade-offs of keeping versus cutting. By mapping out specific customer migration paths during the session, it removes the fear of backlash that usually stalls sunsetting initiatives.
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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