intermediate · 45–90 min
The Sprint Risk Discovery Workshop
Find the 'unknown unknowns' before they wreck your sprint.
About this session
Teams often start a sprint with a clear backlog but a blind spot for the external dependencies or technical debt that could stall progress mid-week. This session shifts the focus from what the team is building to what is likely to stop them, resulting in a prioritized list of mitigation steps before the first stand-up.
Why it works
The workshop forces a shift from passive optimism to active scrutiny by separating the identification of threats from the planning of their solutions. This structure prevents the group from getting bogged down in unsolvable problems, instead channeling their collective knowledge into specific, owner-assigned actions for the highest-probability risks.
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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