intermediate · 45–90 min
How to Stop Stakeholder Priority Drift and Align Your Backlog
Tired of changing requirements? Align stakeholders and the dev team around a shared reality and fixed constraints.
About this session
Projects stall when stakeholders treat the backlog as a wish list that changes every time a new idea emerges. This session brings decision-makers and developers together to reconcile shifting demands with fixed technical constraints. You will move from a fragmented list of competing requirements to a single, prioritized sequence that the whole team understands and supports.
Why it works
This process works by forcing stakeholders to defend their priorities in front of their peers rather than in isolation. It visualizes the trade-offs required to stay on schedule, making it impossible to add new work without explicitly removing something else. This shared accountability creates a documented consensus that prevents individual contributors from pulling the team in different directions after the meeting ends.
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
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 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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