intermediate · 90–90 min
How to Stop Building Features Nobody Uses
Features gathering dust? Align your team with real customer needs and validate assumptions before writing a single line of code.
About this session
Development teams often waste months building polished features that solve problems no one actually has. This session halts that cycle by forcing stakeholders to map their assumptions against observed customer behavior. Running this gives you a prioritized roadmap based on evidence rather than internal guesswork.
Why it works
It breaks the momentum of build-first thinking by requiring evidence for every proposed feature. The structure forces participants to defend their ideas against specific user pain points, which naturally filters out vanity projects and low-impact requests.
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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