intermediate · 60–60 min
The Technical Debt Cleanup Strategy Workshop
Technical debt slowing you down? Identify and prioritize the 'debt' that actually matters.
About this session
Development teams often feel the friction of legacy code and past shortcuts but struggle to justify cleanup time over new feature work. This session moves the conversation from vague complaints to a specific, prioritized list of technical hurdles that are actively slowing you down. You will leave with a documented plan that identifies which debt to pay off immediately and which can be safely ignored.
Why it works
The workshop forces a distinction between code that is simply 'messy' and code that is high-interest debt blocking business goals. By mapping technical issues against their actual impact on delivery speed, it removes the emotion from the debate and builds consensus between developers and stakeholders on where to invest engineering time.
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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