intermediate · 45–90 min
How to Align Stakeholders on a Single Product Vision
Stop the priority tug-of-war. Use World Cafe to build consensus among conflicting stakeholder demands.
About this session
When different departments compete for roadmap space, the product vision often becomes a fragmented list of compromises that fails to satisfy any single goal. This session uses the World Cafe format to move stakeholders away from defending their own silos and toward a unified set of priorities that everyone understands and supports.
Why it works
The rotating small-group structure prevents dominant voices from controlling the narrative and forces participants to build on each other's perspectives rather than just repeating their own. This cross-pollination of ideas exposes the trade-offs inherent in product development, turning a high-stakes negotiation into a collaborative problem-solving exercise.
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
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Scrum Masters or external facilitators working with agile & scrum 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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