intermediate · 90–90 min

The Collaborative Strategic Roadmapping Cafe

Engage the top 20-30 leaders in the company to build a roadmap that people actually believe in.

About this session

Strategic plans often fail when senior leadership feels the roadmap was imposed rather than co-created, leading to a lack of ownership during execution. This session gathers 20 to 30 top leaders to stress-test priorities and sequence initiatives together, resulting in a timeline that the entire executive layer has actively negotiated.

Why it works

The structured dialogue prevents a few dominant voices from dictating the direction and forces a reconciliation of conflicting departmental priorities. This collaborative pressure-testing transforms a list of executive desires into a realistic, documented commitment that participants feel personally responsible for delivering.

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

Executives, Senior Leaders

Frequently asked questions

Who should facilitate this workshop?

This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy 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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