intermediate · 22–29 min
The Radical Prioritization Workshop for Senior Leaders
When everything is a priority
About this session
Senior leadership teams frequently face strategic gridlock when every initiative is labeled as critical, leading to resource dilution and stalled progress. This session forces a hard choice between competing high-level goals to transform a bloated backlog into a ranked, actionable list. Running this workshop gives the team a documented mandate on what to ignore so they can focus entirely on what matters.
Why it works
The two-step structure prevents the discussion from spiraling into abstract debate by requiring leaders to commit to specific trade-offs in a time-compressed format. By moving from individual assessment to collective ranking, the process surfaces hidden disagreements and resolves them through visible, documented consensus rather than passive agreement. This speed forces an honest evaluation of organizational capacity versus ambition.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 2-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Executives, Senior Leaders
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 2 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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