intermediate · 180–180 min

3-Hour Roadmap Realism Workshop

Roadmap is an endless wish list? Use this session to prune features and focus on what actually moves the needle for your product.

About this session

Product roadmaps often become cluttered with every requested feature, making it impossible to see which initiatives actually drive growth. This workshop provides a structured way to cut through the noise and commit to a shortlist of high-impact items that align with your product strategy.

Why it works

The structure forces participants to justify their feature requests against finite resources, shifting the conversation from what the team wants to what it can realistically prioritize. This public negotiation ensures that when a feature is cut, the trade-off is visible and understood by everyone, which prevents second-guessing later in the development cycle.

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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