intermediate · 60–60 min
The Roadmap Transparency Fishbowl
Stakeholders feel out of the loop? Use a fishbowl to demonstrate how roadmap decisions are actually made.
About this session
Stakeholders often feel that roadmap decisions are made in a black box, leading to friction and a lack of trust in product priorities. This session puts the actual decision-making process on display, allowing observers to witness the trade-offs and logic used by product owners in real-time. It transforms a static update into a live demonstration of how the team balances competing demands.
Why it works
By separating the active discussants from the observers, the fishbowl eliminates the pressure of a direct confrontation or a defensive Q&A session. It forces product leaders to articulate their reasoning clearly for an audience, which naturally surfaces the hidden constraints that stakeholders usually overlook.
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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